topic Re: Nicky Butler Jewelry. in Jewelry

Nicky Butler Jewelry.

Karnerblue — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 02:30:24 GMT

I ordered one of his rings as a treat for myself. I don't own any of this items but I took a chance on this one. I was sadly disappointed. The underside of the ring is not even finished ... it's sharp against my finger. I really liked it but I guess I'll send it back.

Re: Nicky Butler Jewelry.

Kachina624 — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 03:17:01 GMT

I found the quality of the gemstones he uses to be very poor. Sometimes I see inclusions in the samples they show on TV. I don't even have HD TV.

Re: Nicky Butler Jewelry.

Venezia — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 03:59:25 GMT

@Karnerblue - I have quite a few Nicky Butler pieces and I've only ever had to send one back. Ironically, it was a ring. Not because I felt there was anything wrong with the quality, but just because it didn't wow me enough to keep it.

Just curious - which ring did you order that had to go back?

Stuff happens with every line though. I have more than one pair of earrings sitting in my jewelry box that have come apart and I haven't gotten around to fixing them (Michael Dawkins and RLM - neither of them cheap).

I do think, in general, the quality we used to get was so much better than now. I just don't buy as much any more.

Re: Nicky Butler Jewelry.

Karnerblue — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 04:20:17 GMT

@Venezia It was on clearance so I didn't pay alot but it looked much nicer online. I was just more concerned with the under gallery and how sharp it feels.

Re: Nicky Butler Jewelry.

3cupcakes — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:55:48 GMT

What a shame, @Karnerblue, because it's very pretty. no one wants to be uncomfortable wearing something.

Re: Nicky Butler Jewelry.

Venezia — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:14:26 GMT

@Karnerblue - That really is a shame because the stones look beautiful. But it just means you'll have money to buy something else that you can really love and enjoy wearing!

I was just looking at one of my NB rings this morning, getting ready to go out. The underside is completely smooth and nicely finished, so I hope it doesn't put you off this line forever.

I used to love the Suarti range (another that seems to have "disappeared" from QVC for the most part). I have way too many pieces in that range and, again, everything was beautiful with the odd exception. A few things I had to send back because they just weren't up to the usual standard. I guess with handmade items, it's bound to happen.

Thanks for posting the photo!

Re: Nicky Butler Jewelry.

Karnerblue — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:42:50 GMT

@Venezia The stones don't look as sparkly and clear in person. It's not a bad ring and I'd keep it except for the fact that it's uncomfortable. It's almost like they cheaped out on the finishing it off. I remember Suarti ... she was fun to watch. I do have a couple of her rings also. The silver work is beautiful!