topic Re: Larimar in Jewelry

Larimar

sunshine 919 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 03:28:02 GMT

For those who enjoy larimar and gems en vogue. TSV is larimar pendant on a strand of white coral. Enjoy.

Re: Larimar

Kachina624 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 03:36:07 GMT

@sunshine 919 I love Larimar... almost as much as turquoise but it has to be outstanding quality. That's clear sky blue with no greenish tint to it, and I prefer the type that looks like the sunlight pattern on the underwater sand in the Caribbean.

I think I have all I need but I'll take a look at what Michael has.

Re: Larimar

sunshine 919 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 03:38:15 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@sunshine 919 I love Larimar... almost as much as turquoise but it has to be outstanding quality. That's clear sky blue with no greenish tint to it, and I prefer the type that looks like the sunlight pattern on the underwater sand in the Caribbean.

I think I have all I need but I'll take a look at what Michael has.

Hi Kachina how are you? Hope all is well.

Re: Larimar

SANNA — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 03:45:27 GMT

Ok, Michael's Larimar is not what it should be. All of the pieces have slight greenish tone. TSV is huge to the point of ugly, imo. The bracelet has very pale stones,almost whitish,foamy color.

But they say it is quickly disappearing, I guess people buy anything. So I obviously pass!

Re: Larimar

wishmoon — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 03:53:49 GMT

Larimar is a favorite of mine but quite truthfully, I can get nicer jewelry from eBay.

Re: Larimar

Kachina624 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:40:31 GMT

I've never said this before about Michael's jewelry but that gold around the Larimar looks so wrong. It draws attention from the stone. Larimar screams to be set in a more weighty silver setting. It would really bother me.

@sunshine 919 Doing well here; how are you?

Re: Larimar

Kachina624 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:56:01 GMT

@wishmoon wrote:
Larimar is a favorite of mine but quite truthfully, I can get nicer jewelry from eBay.

@wishmoon Actually, I bought my favorite Larimar ring from a guy on eBay. First I bought the unset stone, then I learned he was a silversmith so I got him to make a ring. He did a nice job, the ring is substantial and the total cost was about $100.

Here's a picture of the ring and the pendant I got in the islands.

Re: Larimar

sunshine 919 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:47:14 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I've never said this before about Michael's jewelry but that gold around the Larimar looks so wrong. It draws attention from the stone. Larimar screams to be set in a more weighty silver setting. It would really bother me.

@sunshine 919 Doing well here; how are you?

I'm fine. I am switching between Jewelry show and outdaughtered LOL. I love jewelry shows and I love the show outdaughtered. Have a nice evening Kachina.

Re: Larimar

Pecky — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:26:59 GMT

I am not a fan of Gems en vogue to me his pieces are gaudy looking. The TTV is very disappointing. I also have some pieces from the islands which are just unique and beautiful. His larimar looks so washed out and the gold around it cheapens it IMO.

Re: Larimar

SANNA — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:30:14 GMT

I agree with the statement that that gold of his is annoying, it is very into your face, takes away from his stones.

And btw, I do not know if it happened to anyone, some of my pieces experienced tarnishing of gold parts,even though I keep them in Wolfs boxes. Not all, but some.

And I agree that Larimar has to be set in more lighter and simpler setting.

Re: Larimar

silkyk — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:37:27 GMT

@wishmoon wrote:
Larimar is a favorite of mine but quite truthfully, I can get nicer jewelry from eBay.

Me too! Lots of beautiful larimar there and I also love all the blue Brazil Aquamarine necklaces I've purchased there lately. Great prices too! Ebay is fantastic for jewelry....just be sure to check out the seller. I've never had a problem.

Re: Larimar

wishmoon — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:25:52 GMT

@Kachina624 That's gorgeous! Now, that's the Larimar that rocks! I love the stones I've gotten on eBay, far different from the one being offered on the other channel.

Re: Larimar

sunshine 919 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:31:27 GMT

@silkyk wrote:
@wishmoon wrote:
Larimar is a favorite of mine but quite truthfully, I can get nicer jewelry from eBay.
Me too! Lots of beautiful larimar there and I also love all the blue Brazil Aquamarine necklaces I've purchased there lately. Great prices too! Ebay is fantastic for jewelry....just be sure to check out the seller. I've never had a problem.

Good morning, I have never purchased anything from ebay. I thought you had to bid on things. I will check them out. I would like to find a nice blue sapphire ring. Thanks for the info.

Re: Larimar

Shanus — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:03:35 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I've never said this before about Michael's jewelry but that gold around the Larimar looks so wrong. It draws attention from the stone. Larimar screams to be set in a more weighty silver setting. It would really bother me.

@sunshine 919 Doing well here; how are you?

@Kachina624 I prefer most cool colored stones in silver. Designers should make the stone the centerpiece of the design...That's what you want to see first.

Re: Larimar

sunshine 919 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:40:32 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I've never said this before about Michael's jewelry but that gold around the Larimar looks so wrong. It draws attention from the stone. Larimar screams to be set in a more weighty silver setting. It would really bother me.

@sunshine 919 Doing well here; how are you?

@Kachina624 I prefer most cool colored stones in silver. Designers should make the stone the centerpiece of the design...That's what you want to see first.

Hello ladies, I guess I am the odd ball here lol. I have a larimar ring from Michael that has blue topaz incorporated in the design and I love it. My larimar is a perfect sky blue with a few white clouds which is what I see when I look at it. The design adds to the beauty of the stone. In my opinion anyway lol. The first time I saw larimar was when I was in Truckee CA. A clerk had this lovely blue stone and I immediately asked what it was and I had been looking for one ever since. Since I like the way Michael mixes the silver and gold I purchased one of his. In fact evertime I wear it people look at it, comment on how lovely it is and then they ask what type of stone is it. I am very happy with mine. I am also looking at his paraiba color topz. The prettiest blue I have seen. Enjoy your larimar ladies.

Re: Larimar

silkyk — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:17:38 GMT

@sunshine 919 wrote:
@silkyk wrote:
@wishmoon wrote:
Larimar is a favorite of mine but quite truthfully, I can get nicer jewelry from eBay.
Me too! Lots of beautiful larimar there and I also love all the blue Brazil Aquamarine necklaces I've purchased there lately. Great prices too! Ebay is fantastic for jewelry....just be sure to check out the seller. I've never had a problem.
Good morning, I have never purchased anything from ebay. I thought you had to bid on things. I will check them out. I would like to find a nice blue sapphire ring. Thanks for the info.

You can also just search out the 'buy it now " items after you search larimar in jewelry. Here is one of the necklaces I saw at around $60 and lots more goodies at great prices. Just be sure to checkout the feedback rating of your seller. Have fun!

Re: Larimar

sunshine 919 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 21:37:40 GMT

@silkyk wrote:
@sunshine 919 wrote:
@silkyk wrote:
@wishmoon wrote:
Larimar is a favorite of mine but quite truthfully, I can get nicer jewelry from eBay.
Me too! Lots of beautiful larimar there and I also love all the blue Brazil Aquamarine necklaces I've purchased there lately. Great prices too! Ebay is fantastic for jewelry....just be sure to check out the seller. I've never had a problem.
Good morning, I have never purchased anything from ebay. I thought you had to bid on things. I will check them out. I would like to find a nice blue sapphire ring. Thanks for the info.
You can also just search out the 'buy it now " items after you search larimar in jewelry. Here is one of the necklaces I saw at around $60 and lots more goodies at great prices. Just be sure to checkout the feedback rating of your seller. Have fun!

That is beautiful, don't you think larimar is kind of like a calming stone. I just love it.

Re: Larimar

Kachina624 — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 01:40:04 GMT

@sunshine 919@silkyk @Shanus @wishmoon @SANNA Since we're talking Larimar, I must share this picture. The necklace is owned by a poster Alijoi who hasn't reported in lately. She has the most gorgeous jewelry and takes professional-quality pictures of it. You ought to see her Carolyn Pollack collection. Anyway, I would judge this to be museum quality.

Re: Larimar

Shanus — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 02:24:51 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@sunshine 919 @silkyk @Shanus @wishmoon @SANNA Since we're talking Larimar, I must share this picture. The necklace is owned by a poster Alijoi who hasn't reported in lately. She has the most gorgeous jewelry and takes professional-quality pictures of it. You ought to see her Carolyn Pollack collection. Anyway, I would judge this to be museum quality.

I've never seen Larimar in such a deep gorgeous blue. The shades of color are mind blowing!!! Thanks for sharing!!

Re: Larimar

CHIP62 — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 03:12:13 GMT

Dear Kachina,

I totally agree with you, did not watch the show but larrimar screams silver not yellow gold. I will keep on trying because so far what I have bought at HSN looked very nice on TV but almost white at home.

@sunshine 919 thank you so much for the information, I will watch MV next time.🌻