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QVC emeralds?

this is my nic — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 23:59:09 GMT

QVC emeralds? Our daughter has a big birthday at the end of the month and has requested emerald stud earrings. We ordered 2 emeralds, thought they were set in 14 kt, and when they arrived we almost needed a microscope to see them! Plus, they were loose, not set! They were gorgeous, but tiny. I see the Q has a pair of emerald studs, but there is scant info regarding quality. The gem dealer we purchased the tiny emeralds from gave in depth info such as if they were excellent, very good, etc. The photo on the Q website looks like these are very cloudy. Has anyone purchased emeralds from QVC?

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GSPgirl — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:16:30 GMT

The prettiest emerald I own is a Judith Ripka ring. It’s in silver with Diamonique. J35027. Mine is a true rich Emerald green color. Not minty or washed out. I love it.

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OKPrincess — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:21:28 GMT

IMO the chrome diopside is a beautiful untreated green stone. The genuine emerald is pricey as well as cloudiness to the stone. I got my chrome from JTV except a chrome diopside JR ring.

They’re all beautiful. Good luck. Perfect gift.

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this is my nic — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:22:01 GMT

@GSPgirl

Is the emerald a natural stone or diamonique? I'm surprised a real emerald would be set in silver.

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this is my nic — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:30:43 GMT

@OKPrincess

You're right, chrome diopside is magnificent! However, the birthday girl requested emeralds. We'll do what we can! Wish money were no object!

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OKPrincess — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:36:47 GMT

@this is my nic wrote:
@OKPrincess

You're right, chrome diopside is magnificent! However, the birthday girl requested emeralds. We'll do what we can! Wish money were no object!

I know what you mean about money.

If birthday day girl wants emeralds, I would look locally too. I’ve even bought earrings at Walmart.

Good luck with your shopping and let us know what you find.

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this is my nic — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:45:36 GMT

@OKPrincess,

Thank you! I called a local jewelry store and they do have emeralds. Now, if I can just win the lottery! We'll visit the store tomorrow. We are regular customers, maybe they'll be willing to make a deal!

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SilleeMee — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:48:26 GMT

I was watching an emerald show on JTV last week and they were showing a new find of emeralds from Ethiopia. They were all set in gold and the color was outstanding! The hosts were comparing them to fine Colombian emeralds and I have to agree. They are beautiful!!

AHK046

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this is my nic — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:54:11 GMT

@SilleeMee

Wow, wow, wow! Those are gorgeous! I've never ordered from JTV, have you? Are they good about returns, etc? Thank you!

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SilleeMee — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:57:07 GMT

Yes, I have ordered from them but I have never returned anything. They have 30-day return policy but I'm not sure if they refund the original shipping cost. Maybe someone here might know about JTV returns. @this is my nic

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SilleeMee — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 01:24:06 GMT

Another green stone you might consider is green apatite. The color is similar to Brazilian emeralds which are darker green than Colombian. Green apatite has more clarity than a recent emerald of its size and the cost is affordable. Apatite stones do have some inclusions ('le jardin') which make them look more like emeralds than chrome diopside which tends to be clear.

Green apatite ECA010

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patbz — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 01:20:27 GMT

My insurance provider is USAA; they have some jewelry/stones for sale and quality is excellent. You do need to be a member. Don't know where you live but some large cities (NYC, LA etc) have jewelry districts.

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Zernia Rose — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 01:21:45 GMT

I would recommend Borsheims. They have excellent quallity jewelry at many price points. They will also list the msrp and their price.

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Goldengate8361 — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 01:26:28 GMT

I recommend JTV or Evine. I’ve ordered jewelry from both and have, on occasion, returned jewelry to both. I found the service excellent at both.

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stevieb — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 01:32:24 GMT

The only emerald of any size I ever ordered from QVC went back. It was milky and with such inclusions it looked like an opaque gemstone. I knew I wasn't getting a museum quality piece for the price I paid, but I also didn't expect the quality I received.

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OKPrincess — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 01:34:14 GMT

@this is my nic wrote:
@OKPrincess,

Thank you! I called a local jewelry store and they do have emeralds. Now, if I can just win the lottery! We'll visit the store tomorrow. We are regular customers, maybe they'll be willing to make a deal!

It doesn’t hurt to explore your options since you have time. Someone just posted some beautiful ones from JTV. Good luck and you’re welcome. (Lottery is tonight and tomorrow night. Hurry and buy your ticket.)

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OKPrincess — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 01:36:35 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Another green stone you might consider is green apatite. The color is similar to Brazilian emeralds which are darker green than Colombian. Green apatite has more clarity than a recent emerald of its size and the cost is affordable. Apatite stones do have some inclusions ('le jardin') which make them look more like emeralds than chrome diopside which tends to be clear.

Green apatite ECA010

That’s a beautiful green.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:09:07 GMT

Check the Gems en Vogue collection at Evine. At least they stand behind what they sell and you can always get it fixed.

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Shanus — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:28:06 GMT

For what it’s worth, good emeralds, rubies and sapphires are expensive. Inferior stones are less costly. If the prices you see online are significantly less than what you see in jewelry stores, etc., the quality is obviously not there. It’s my usual opinion, you get what you pay for.

If I’m purchasing a gemstone, I want to see it in person from a reputable dealer. I’d rather have a better, smaller stone than a more affordable one of poor quality.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 16:36:46 GMT

I've been buying and collecting jewelry for years so I would buy emeralds from a shopping channel but I don't think you should. You don't anything about emeralds and you've already been disappointed. Go to jewerlry store and be sure to ask if the emeralds are created emeralds. Many jewelry stores will not disclose that unless a customer specifically asks.