topic Re: STEEL BY DESIGN in Jewelry

STEEL BY DESIGN

Shanus — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 13:14:03 GMT

Simply put, what's happened to that line of jewelry. I liked the sturdy chains, the fact that nothing tarnished and lasted forever.

Anyone else enjoy the stainless steel and miss it?

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freakygirl — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 13:41:55 GMT

me! i miss it too. i got some pretty good pieces before, and that line got me started on stainless steel jewelry in other brands. there are hardly any shows now and the collection is kinda boring. i wish they would revive the line.

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jaxs mom — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:11:37 GMT

What are you missing? There are 600 Steel By Design items online

http://www.qvc.com/jewelry/steel-by-design/_/N-mfluZ1z141b2/c.html

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wishmoon — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:39:24 GMT

I used to like their things too. Didn't they go real religious?

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Shanus — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:24:26 GMT

@jaxs mom wrote:
What are you missing? There are 600 Steel By Design items online

http://www.qvc.com/jewelry/steel-by-design/_/N-mfluZ1z141b2/c.html

Most of the styles online are not new and there have been no shows in a very long time.

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Shanus — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:25:54 GMT

@wishmoon wrote:
I used to like their things too. Didn't they go real religious?

Many of QVC jewelry lines have religious items....not all choices.

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newname0 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:32:39 GMT

@jaxs mom wrote:
What are you missing? There are 600 Steel By Design items online

http://www.qvc.com/jewelry/steel-by-design/_/N-mfluZ1z141b2/c.html

From the first page of your listing above I counted 5 pieces that were termed Steel by Design. The rest was called stainless steel.

I think they dropped the designer and started using a lesser stainless steel vendor. That's why most people prefer the old Steel by Design pieces they got on QVC in the past. The new stuff doesn't measure up to the old quality of Steel by Design IMO.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:44:55 GMT

@newlook456 wrote:
@jaxs mom wrote:
What are you missing? There are 600 Steel By Design items online

http://www.qvc.com/jewelry/steel-by-design/_/N-mfluZ1z141b2/c.html

From the first page of your listing above I counted 5 pieces that were termed Steel by Design. The rest was called stainless steel.

I think they dropped the designer and started using a lesser stainless steel vendor. That's why most people prefer the old Steel by Design pieces they got on QVC in the past. The new stuff doesn't measure up to the old quality of Steel by Design IMO.

@newname0

I have to disagree. I ordered a couple of items for DD recently that are just listed 'stainless steel', not 'Steel by Design' brand and they are really nice!

So nice that I ordered the same exact pieces for myself yesterday!

There was nothing "lesser" about it and we also own some by the 'Steel by Design' brand.

In our opinion, you couldn't tell the difference between any of them.

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sunshine 919 — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:04:14 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Simply put, what's happened to that line of jewelry. I liked the sturdy chains, the fact that nothing tarnished and lasted forever.

Anyone else enjoy the stainless steel and miss it?

Yes I do. I have gold tone hoop earrings with an omega back I think? or lever back I forget what it is. You just put them on and snap the back into place. I wear these earrings almost every day. No sign of tarnish. I was not aware they were not on Q anymore. I know HSN has Emma Skye which is stainless steel. I have a necklace from that line that is pretty much my go to.

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StraytoStay — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 19:32:53 GMT

I lost interest when they started adding crystals to most everything. I have a steel bracelet with Diamonique, then after that bought a ring with white topaz, but am not a fan of crystals. For a while I searched for the line, then gave up as I didn't care for the new designs they were adding. Including My Extraordinary Life line, gag.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:02:48 GMT

@StraytoStay wrote:
I lost interest when they started adding crystals to most everything. I have a steel bracelet with Diamonique, then after that bought a ring with white topaz, but am not a fan of crystals. For a while I searched for the line, then gave up as I didn't care for the new designs they were adding. Including My Extraordinary Life line, gag.

Agree about the crystals!! Also, even in the Vicenza silver line they are using crystals!! At least give me DMQ!!

Re: STEEL BY DESIGN

newname0 — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:11:52 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@newlook456 wrote:
@jaxs mom wrote:
What are you missing? There are 600 Steel By Design items online

http://www.qvc.com/jewelry/steel-by-design/_/N-mfluZ1z141b2/c.html

From the first page of your listing above I counted 5 pieces that were termed Steel by Design. The rest was called stainless steel.

I think they dropped the designer and started using a lesser stainless steel vendor. That's why most people prefer the old Steel by Design pieces they got on QVC in the past. The new stuff doesn't measure up to the old quality of Steel by Design IMO.
@newname0

I have to disagree. I ordered a couple of items for DD recently that are just listed 'stainless steel', not 'Steel by Design' brand and they are really nice!

So nice that I ordered the same exact pieces for myself yesterday!

There was nothing "lesser" about it and we also own some by the 'Steel by Design' brand.

In our opinion, you couldn't tell the difference between any of them.

Why are we talking about stainless steel in the first place? Why did QVC premier stainless steel as a metal for jewelry? I remember seeing Antonella for the first time talking about Steel by Design jewelry.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 17:30:14 GMT

@newlook456 wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
@newlook456 wrote:
@jaxs mom wrote:
What are you missing? There are 600 Steel By Design items online

http://www.qvc.com/jewelry/steel-by-design/_/N-mfluZ1z141b2/c.html

From the first page of your listing above I counted 5 pieces that were termed Steel by Design. The rest was called stainless steel.

I think they dropped the designer and started using a lesser stainless steel vendor. That's why most people prefer the old Steel by Design pieces they got on QVC in the past. The new stuff doesn't measure up to the old quality of Steel by Design IMO.
@newname0

I have to disagree. I ordered a couple of items for DD recently that are just listed 'stainless steel', not 'Steel by Design' brand and they are really nice!

So nice that I ordered the same exact pieces for myself yesterday!

There was nothing "lesser" about it and we also own some by the 'Steel by Design' brand.

In our opinion, you couldn't tell the difference between any of them.
Why are we talking about stainless steel in the first place? Why did QVC premier stainless steel as a metal for jewelry? I remember seeing Antonella for the first time talking about Steel by Design jewelry.

Stainless steel jewelry is not a new concept in general. Stainless steel on the Q has been around for years too.

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silkyk — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:25:00 GMT

Funny you brought up Steel By Design because just this morning I put on a lovely pair of their double crystal dangle earrings and I was thinking how nice they were...very good quality.(there's a pair for sale over on ebay for $29 shipping $4....go get them! ) and a beautiful vintage look. I also purchased two pair of their inside/outside oval hoops in the citrine and blue topaz colors and they still look beautiful. I too think the Steel By Dersign line was far better quality than what Q is offering now. I

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Lila4Now — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:28:43 GMT

I stopped buying when they kept adding crystals to it. I like the items without all those crystals.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:30:23 GMT

I still wear a Steel by Design gold plated watch that I got years ago. I love it. The crystal is scratched but other than that I think it still looks great.

I also have a two tone butterfly pendant. Can't remember any other pieces. It's really bad when you have so much jewelry that you forget.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:29:32 GMT

There is a Steel by Design Lunchtime special. I ordered the Key.