Jewelry

[lovetosing]

than the original Monaco rings she sold? Boy I am glad I have three of those original rings before they went up so high in price!

[depglass]

I think there is a computer program that tells them where to raise prices. Really.

[SemperFi Beauty]

Because those stones along with emeralds and diamonds have always been more expensive than other stones because they are considered precious stones. Worth more to find and sell

[TERRI GA]

I agree SemperFi, I reconciled the higher price to be due to the precious stones set on each side of the ring. In addition a slab of ruby or sapphire is set below the rock crystal. Last night Judith mentioned that rock crystal has been harder to get, which is still only a small factor in the price. I know the price is higher but I love the dark blue of the sapphire!!!!

[depglass]

I also think drinking Kool Aid has something to do with these prices.

[goodstuff]

On 3/21/2014 depglass said:

I also think drinking Kool Aid has something to do with these prices.

.......and with some of the above stated rationalizations in defense of them. Kool-Aid for sure.

[Margo Channing]

The "sapphire" and "ruby" rings ARE DOUBLETS, for crying out loud.

I think she counts on people forgetting, overlooking and telling themselves they are fine jewelry with pricey stones.

She has really jumped the shark.

[paintbrush]

Actually, I received the blue sapphire ring to day, and it is gorgeous, The pave stones on the side are NOT diamonique, bus genuine blue- not black- sapphires. That accounts for the difference in price. I have four of the previous version, but the genuine stones take it to a different category. For me, it is a keeper.

[lovetosing]

Thanks for the comments...I was away from the computer and just now back...glad you like yours paintbrush..I could not afford that ring right now...hopefully it will go on sale later

[Me2Me]

My thought exactly.....these rings should be half the price! Let's face it! They aren't putting high pieces of quality slabs of sapphire and ruby in these rings. It's a decent slab and then they put the rock crystal on top to give it the rich look.

The pave work on the ring adds to a lot of the cost to. If they are putting natural stones and not dmq that will up the price...