topic Re: Stephen Dweck in Jewelry

Stephen Dweck

Sammycat1 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:23:51 GMT

Um, no. Pedestrian looks available a lot of places....$225 for a bead stretch bracelet, really?....and the prices are ever so slightly steep. Sebagg was on with something similar not that long ago.

His pieces also seem creatively rudderless. I didn't like his twig motifs, but at least you knew it was his work.

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:24:05 GMT

@Sammycat1wrote:
Um, no. Pedestrian looks available a lot of places....$280 for a bead stretch bracelet, really?....and the prices are ever so slightly steep.

His pieces also seem creatively rudderless. I didn't like his twig motifs, but at least you knew it was his work.

@Sammycat1
OMG. I’m sorry to disagree. Just 20 minutes into the show & I’m mesmerized! His twig designs are his signature, as is his eye for co-ordinating gemstones and colors.

Yes, prices are high. So is Bixby. You pay for artistic excellence and quality.

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Janey2 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:29:34 GMT

His bead bracelets are beautiful. Different than some flimsy bead bracelets. This is true designer jewelry.

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Sammycat1 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:30:53 GMT

@Shanuswrote:
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@Sammycat1wrote:
Um, no. Pedestrian looks available a lot of places....$280 for a bead stretch bracelet, really?....and the prices are ever so slightly steep.

His pieces also seem creatively rudderless. I didn't like his twig motifs, but at least you knew it was his work.
@Sammycat1
OMG. I’m sorry to disagree. Just 20 minutes into the show & I’m mesmerized! His twig designs are his signature, as is his eye for co-ordinating gemstones and colors.

Yes, prices are high. So is Bixby. You pay for artistic excellence and quality.

Your work is more mesmerizing and you are true to your aesthetic.

I am happy to pay handsomely for artistic excellence and am well acquainted with it. His items seem all over the map and not in a good way.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:31:26 GMT

Prices too high. $225 for a bead bracelet? It seems high to me. Now we have Jane buying (she is doing a Shaun). "Oh, get me a peach and a white" Who are you kidding? Not me.

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:46:44 GMT

Looks like costume jewelry....outrageous prices!😮 most of it so huge where would you wear it?

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:39:13 GMT

@Sammycat1wrote:
@Shanuswrote:
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@Sammycat1wrote:
Um, no. Pedestrian looks available a lot of places....$280 for a bead stretch bracelet, really?....and the prices are ever so slightly steep.

His pieces also seem creatively rudderless. I didn't like his twig motifs, but at least you knew it was his work.
@Sammycat1
OMG. I’m sorry to disagree. Just 20 minutes into the show & I’m mesmerized! His twig designs are his signature, as is his eye for co-ordinating gemstones and colors.

Yes, prices are high. So is Bixby. You pay for artistic excellence and quality.

Your work is more mesmerizing and you are true to your aesthetic.

I am happy to pay handsomely for artistic excellence and am well acquainted with it. His items seem all over the map and not in a good way.

@Sammycat1 Thanks for the compliment. Been in the “biz” long enough to recognize art from cwap...This is art.

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PamfromCT — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:43:57 GMT

His pieces are attractive, but way overpriced for my budget. And advising viewers that a huge, oversized ring should be worn every day, "even to the gym." Huh? Has Stephen or host Jane ever worked out in a gym?

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:44:21 GMT

@Katcat1wrote:
Prices too high. $225 for a bead bracelet? It seems high to me. Now we have Jane buying (she is doing a Shaun). "Oh, get me a peach and a white" Who are you kidding? Not me.

@Katcat1 Agree it’s a lot of $ for a stretch bracelet. Only way to justify it is that the gemstones he’s using are good quality. If he had to “set” them in silver to make a bracelet and add a designed closing...it’d really be NeimanMarcus only.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:47:19 GMT

@Shanus I understand but his rings are $500. I am retired on a fixed income and those prices are too high for me. Give me Michael Dawkins any day. I miss him and his designs/prices. Michael had very high end jewelry but did a more reasonable collection for QVC.

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software — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:48:16 GMT

I actually heard Jane squeal and bounce on the couch like a toddler.

The designer is very gracious to put up with her.

His pieces are stunning, I want one of everything but budget won't allow right now.

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:48:21 GMT

@PamfromCTwrote:
His pieces are attractive, but way overpriced for my budget. And advising viewers that a huge, oversized ring should be worn every day, "even to the gym." Huh? Has Stephen or host Jane ever worked out in a gym?

@PamfromCT I’m not whipping out the VISA card either, but just appreciating the art....like museum pieces to me. Remember the Once in a Lifetime shows? The prices are similar.

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:52:47 GMT

@Katcat1wrote:
@Shanus I understand but his rings are $500. I am retired on a fixed income and those prices are too high for me. Give me Michael Dawkins any day. I miss him and his designs/prices. Michael had very high end jewelry but did a more reasonable collection for QVC.

@Katcat1 I’ve been to his trunk shows and knew what to expect. I’m not buying anything....understand....not forcing or suggesting anyone purchase or not. I’m comparing prices to Ripka and these things look more special and no diamonique.

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:57:28 GMT

@softwarewrote:
I actually heard Jane squeal and bounce on the couch like a toddler.
The designer is very gracious to put up with her.

His pieces are stunning, I want one of everything but budget won't allow right now.

@software It could be worse...Shawn or Amy could be hosting. Lol

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blackhole99 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:06:12 GMT

I think the jewelry is very high end looking and almost bought the peach moonstone bracelet for myself for Mothers Day. I don't mind that it's imported, but I want to know exactly who made it when I'm plopping done that much money for a stretch bracelet.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:12:34 GMT

@Sammycat1wrote:
Um, no. Pedestrian looks available a lot of places....$225 for a bead stretch bracelet, really?....and the prices are ever so slightly steep. Sebagg was on with something similar not that long ago.

His pieces also seem creatively rudderless. I didn't like his twig motifs, but at least you knew it was his work.

@Sammycat1. I have to agree with sammycat on this one. I love the term "creatively rudderless". I don't see anything innovative and certainly nothing to justify the inflated prices. The "turquoise" bead bracelet has 6 thin chips of turquoise and the rest inexpensive beads you could find at any bead shop. The other choices have similar characteristics.

I have a set of Dweck twig rings from his last "go-around" at the Q. I never wear them because they're very uncomfortable. Basic design rule: It must be comfortable or they won't wear it.

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PamfromCT — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:17:34 GMT

@Shanuswrote:
@PamfromCTwrote:
His pieces are attractive, but way overpriced for my budget. And advising viewers that a huge, oversized ring should be worn every day, "even to the gym." Huh? Has Stephen or host Jane ever worked out in a gym?

@PamfromCT I’m not whipping out the VISA card either, but just appreciating the art....like museum pieces to me. Remember the Once in a Lifetime shows? The prices are similar.

While I don't consider myself the ultimate expert on jewelry, I have collected enough to know where to buy what, if that makes sense. I have a few unusual pieces from museum shops (including a baroque pearl necklace) for reasonable prices. I am lucky to have some high quality juried craft fairs to go to, and there is one designer I love and have bought a few pieces from. I guess QVC is going the way of higher and higher prices on everything, but I am a value-based shopper.

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:28:06 GMT

@blackhole99wrote:
I think the jewelry is very high end looking and almost bought the peach moonstone bracelet for myself for Mothers Day. I don't mind that it's imported, but I want to know exactly who made it when I'm plopping done that much money for a stretch bracelet.

@blackhole99 Bingo. That’s the “beauty plus” of designer jewelry vs. Silver Style or any pieces presented that you have no idea who made it, imported from where, etc. Maybe because I’ve been familiar with this business for over 20 yrs., I enjoy seeing the designer, hearing his ideas, what motivates him, see his excitement.....etc.

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mintedrose — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:32:05 GMT

I love bold jewelry but in style and elegance. I do like some of the pieces but you are right, the price is just crazy. But thats like that on most items at the q esp fashion and jewelry.

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MarkeieMark — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 05:04:11 GMT

J355025 Simuated quartz for $500.00 really?