topic Re: Gem Day Activity in Jewelry

Gem Day Activity

lakesfan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:14:58 GMT

In honor of Gem Day, I am going to go through my jewelry boxes and admire all of the lovely jewelry that I purchased from QVC from 1991 to around 2008. Once that's done, I can safely go back online to check out the items that have been shown on air and know that I got such a good deal on some beautiful, quality pieces back then that I do not need to overspend on the pieces that are being offered today.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:46:49 GMT

@lakesfan Excellent idea to admire and enjoy what you already have. I always find pieces I'd forgotten about or pieces I've never even worn. save yourself some money.

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OKPrincess — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:29:27 GMT

I have a lot of jewelry from days gone by but my largest collection is from Honora pearls. I thought I needed all colors while I working. Long story short I buy very little now due to developing arthritis in some fingers. I no longer wear large dangle earrings due to their weight. Love stud earrings and the happy backs. Love looking at jewelry.

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qualitygal — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:11:37 GMT

Don't you just love to look at beautiful jewelry. I rearrange things a lot. I put colors together, or types of together.

The other day, I realized how much I liked earrings.

Bracelets, I don't really wear a lot and rings on arthritic hands, well that idea is changing, and necklaces I need to be in front of a mirror to really enjoy. I love to look at it, since some feels very artistic.

But in truth, I really don't need (hahahaha) any more.

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laraffinee — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:05:07 GMT

So true....I am so glad I invested in some really good pieces years ago before gold prices went up so much, even those that I bought just 10 years ago.

I have to say, I am so grateful to QVC for the quality of jewelry over the years- I have some of the very first Adi Paz pieces offered, a lot of beautiful Sleeping Beauty Turquoise set in 14K gold, Aquamarine....beautiful.

I love it, and I enjoy and wear it all and have already given my daughter some of the more dramatic earrings etc. that I think look better on someone younger. I am glad I invested in this jewelry when I did!

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songbird — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:08:46 GMT

I've don't purchase most jewelry from QVC now. I just don't like what I see. I skip the stuff set in silver. I always watch when I catch something set in gold. But the stones seem blah. I don't like their diamonds (Affinity is the pits) Their Sapphires are the absolute worst. Inky blue black in color. Rubies are better looking, but not transparent and duller then good ones. It's what you expect. You won't get good stones under $5,000.00. Gemstones over the years have gone extraordinarily high in price. Rubies sell in the millions per carat now. I like and purchased all 18K in the past, but that's it. Gemstones have collectors now rather then wearing them as jewelry.

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Joizz11 — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:22:07 GMT

That’s an awesome idea. There are 2 pieces I really wanted to purchase and was hoping they would be discounted for gem day but they were not. They only offered easy pay. So now I am thinking if I should purchase one or none. They are both 300.00 😫

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PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:35:45 GMT

Gem Day - who knew? I sure didn't. They play this day up at all did they? I sure didn't see nor received anything about it.

A good laugh today? Gem prices. Now that it's here, I'm leaving them all in the store.

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SharkE — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:15:49 GMT

At least no Susan Graver this morning. LOL

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SANNA — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:19:14 GMT

Looks like nobody is buying! I am not even watching - working all day!

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2blonde — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:30:02 GMT

I started "collecting" jewelry over 25 years ago, so I've acquired a massive amount. It's my passion. My taste and preferences have evolved over those years, though, so I still do find gemstones pieces that are fresh and different from what I already have.

In the beginning, nearly everything I bought was gemstones set in gold. I still have most of those pieces, and often ponder about what they'd be worth today. When I die, my little sis will have a windfall! When I first started buying, the only worthwhile gems and jewelry were in gold. Silver was used for lower quality gems and simpler settings. Once gold increased in price, designers finally started creating beautiful gemstone pieces in silver, so I now have a great collection of those, and they didn't cost me an arm and leg. (I buy mostly from ShopLC now.)

I still love watching gemstone jewelry shows, and do occasionally make a purchase because it's still fun getting something new. During days like this (not just QVC), before I sit down to watch, I drag out a few jewelry boxes so I can see what I already have. It helps keep me from buying something I really shouldn't!

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chrystaltree — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:14:07 GMT

I'm doing that right now! Except I'm going through all of my gold and gemstone jewelry, regardless of which shopping channel I bought it from. I've been collecting jewelry for 30 years but I don't buy much, if any, from QVC anymore. I can do better with the other shopping channels in terms of style and cost. This year, I'm going to focus on gold jewelry. I love my silver but I'm going to put thought into what I buy and expand my gold options. For me, that means adding pendants and earrings to the rings I already own. I'll look but QVC's jewelry prices are high for the jewelry they are offering and the carat weights are low.

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sunshine 919 — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:31:09 GMT

wrote:
In honor of Gem Day, I am going to go through my jewelry boxes and admire all of the lovely jewelry that I purchased from QVC from 1991 to around 2008. Once that's done, I can safely go back online to check out the items that have been shown on air and know that I got such a good deal on some beautiful, quality pieces back then that I do not need to overspend on the pieces that are being offered today.

After watching other jewelry shows in the last couple weeks, Q's prices seem to be a little higher than most and Q does not give a lot of information about the gem stones. The sapphire watches are nice though.

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KentuckyWoman — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 18:19:43 GMT

Great idea and money saver! When you have the time, take the time to look at all the jewelry you own, you always find special pieces you had forgotten and love to wear.

Most of what is being offered today is beautiful but doesn't suit my lifestyle or budget. I have purchased many beautiful pieces from QVC over the years I have been shopping with them. I love it all I just don't need anymore jewelry.

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tdog — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:17:38 GMT

I love the bold silver pieces from Taxco. I wish they had shows feauturing that. I don't think they have any Mexican silver or designer pieces anymore.

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kivah — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 03:55:37 GMT

@lakesfan

I also started buying beautiful 14KT and 18KT jewelry from QVC - from around 1998 to 2008. Large RoloLink Bracelet and Smaller RoloLink Bracelet - both 18KT gold. I have an emerald-shape Brazilian Amethyst pendant on a gold chain, a large pear-shape Brazilian Amethyst ring in 14KT gold -- and many other items. I've been retired for a long time, so I don't wear much jewelry - but I love seeing everything I've purchased -- for such low prices.

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Vickyjo — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 01:01:46 GMT

Haha....Amen to that!!!