topic Re: RIPKA CLEARANCE SHOW in Jewelry

RIPKA CLEARANCE SHOW

Shanus — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:58:44 GMT

Whoa! Even at clearance prices, this jewelry has gotten way too expensive.

Anyone purchasing?

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phluphy — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:17:28 GMT

No Thanks!!!

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chrystaltree — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:53:29 GMT

No, I never was a Ripka fan. Too expensive and too much cubic zirconia!

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Krimpette — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:59:26 GMT

Never jumped on the Ripka bandwagon. I much prefer Hagit Goraii (whom they seem to have forgotten about!).

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:21:59 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
Never jumped on the Ripka bandwagon. I much prefer Hagit Goraii (whom they seem to have forgotten about!).

@Krimpette. Forgot all about Hagit! Always thought her jewelery was so pretty.

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sunshine 919 — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:12:15 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Whoa! Even at clearance prices, this jewelry has gotten way too expensive.

Anyone purchasing?

Nope, always thought her pieces were overpriced. I usually purchase Victoria Wieck. Her pieces are lovely and affordable and my pieces are very well made.

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GinaV24 — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:47:32 GMT

I love Hagit's jewelry too but the prices on her pieces have gone up a lot as well. I have what I need so I am simply not buying jewelry.

Saw some of the clearance show (because I woke up when it was on) but didn't buy a thing. I simply don't need anything new.

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withaK — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:04:11 GMT

I thought it was just me !!! Too expensive. I have some older pieces that I may sell on e-bay.I have four pair of JR earrings I bought over the years -- I only wear one pair regularly.

But --- can I say how adorable is Antoinella's hair !!!! Love the loose curls with bangs -- so much movement and frames her face beautifully.

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Sammycat1 — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:38:02 GMT

Yes! i'm watching and buying.

I can't jump on the bandwagon of trashing any designer. The reality is that there are hits and misses in every line, high and low prices. I've purchased Judith's pieces selectively, couture and Q alike, since the beginning of her career. On the whole, I've been pleased more often than not, particularly her sourcing of gemstones.

The same is true of Hagit, Dweck, JAI and the rest. Oh for the days of Ann King and Robert Lee Morris (sterling). They all hit and miss, too, and some of their prices are laughable and/or atrocious.

No matter the designer, "clearance" gets my attention every time!

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Shanus — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 16:10:19 GMT

@withaK wrote:
I thought it was just me !!! Too expensive. I have some older pieces that I may sell on e-bay.I have four pair of JR earrings I bought over the years -- I only wear one pair regularly.

But --- can I say how adorable is Antoinella's hair !!!! Love the loose curls with bangs -- so much movement and frames her face beautifully.

@withaK Many years ago, she offered a TSV of 5 ct. Diamonique studs in round or princess. I purchased the round, but thought I’d never wear them. Well, silly me. They’re my go to earrings when I don’t want to wear my diamond studs.

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mcducky — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 05:01:50 GMT

I had not purchased from Ripka until the other day. I found really cute earrings on shopgoodwill dot com. I don't recall the price but with shipping costs I'm sure they were still less than retail. They are cute.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:22:54 GMT

I don't think the Ripka brand is selling as well as it once did. I think she still has some devotees, but for most of us, a few of her pieces go a long way.

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manhattan1950 — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 01:59:20 GMT

Not a fan of Ripka's jewelry - VERY overpriced for Diamonique. Her designs, IMO, are gaudy and not unique. Her gold clad looks too yellow.

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VegasBusinessWoman — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 02:39:29 GMT

A sale is always a good thing for someone, in this case Ripka fans. Enjoy the shopping!

As for me, not a fan so I'll pass.