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Imperial Gold!

CamilleP — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:28:39 GMT

I just spotted a bracelet on the Q's homepage and thought "Hmmm!", so I searched the term on QVC and lo and behold, seven items popped up, two necklaces, a ring, earrings, and three bracelets. And I just heard Rick say that the Imperial Gold rep is going to be back on air after seven years away! Wish I had just won the Powerball, but even if I can't afford to buy, I am still really happy to see this line back again, it was so well-made and like nothing else I've ever seen anywhere!

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MaryMarnie — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:44:18 GMT

Hi! So glad you posted this! I heard Imperial Gold and Linda Oehm and almost fell out of bed getting to the computer! Found the listed items you mentioned and ordered the ring. The bracelets are nice but I want WIDE bracelets like in the 'old days'. Will take longer to pay off but when I'm in, I am in..... Hurray!

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Carmie — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:17:18 GMT

I have several Imperial Gold bracelets in yellow gold. I almost sold them when gold was selling for high prices. I am glad I didn't.

I am happy to see that it is back. It is well made and beautiful. I used to see it at a jewelry store in Maryland. The last time I asked about it, I was told the company was out of business. I wonder who made this Imperial Gold for QVC. Did the company start up again or is this a new company?

Added: Linda said this is a new manufacturer and a different process of making Imperial Gold. The old company had a lifetime guatantee before they went out of business. I wonder if the new company will honor it.

The new stuff is nice, but does not hold a candle to the older version. Too bad.

I often see the older nicer IG on e-bay... and sometimes it is really reasonable. I've seen bracelets sell in the $150 range and sold with the original box with the label and gram weight listed.

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Sweet_Serenity — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:17:35 GMT

Wow!!! Great news!! Own wide 23gram basket and wheat bracelet. I paid 750.00 today imagine would 1500.00 now. Love seeing her. Qvc Bravo!! Listening to your customers. By the way! Loving the set. Reminds me of gold days! Nice touch, Impressed with everything.

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MaryMarnie — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:13:14 GMT

I'm watching Linda on air now..she looks great! So happy she, and Imperial Gold, is back! Please, Linda, bring wider bracelets! More more more!

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gabstoomuch — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:24:00 GMT

Boy have I missed Imperial Gold! I have about 5 pieces from "the good old days".

"new weave" she says. I have to believe, given what happened to the gold market, that the little bars of gold they make their jewelry with are probably not as dense, or thick, as they used to be.

I am looking real close at my TV, but can't tell. She said they are making it different now. I wish I had an envelope of "just to buy gold jewelry" just hanging aroung, haha.

I love the Imperial Gold of old. So sparkly and shiny.

I had a bracelet clasp break about 3 years ago, and when I tried to have them fix it (after weeks of hunting down the customer service number that has changed), and they would not fix it. "Lifetime warranty" was not honored. It is still sitting in my jewelry box, broken.

Gotta give the Q credit. They are trying. It was not their fault gold got too expensive. They even dressed up the set a little bit, like they used to do.

Anyone remember when the hosts dressed up in period costumes? Those days are gone forever. I still have some great bracelets that were TSV's that were $99.00. Good, heavy, well made, acceptable gm weight for $99.00. Oh how I wish......

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glorym — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:30:24 GMT

Own a few Imperial Gold Bracelets and Rings. Mostly in White Gold. I am hoping they bring the white gold back. I lost 2 of my rings.

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colleena — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:38:08 GMT

I love the look of Imperial Gold but I don't remember that it was made in Mexico?

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gabstoomuch — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:44:00 GMT

The Imperial Gold I have was from a factory in Texas. They used to be American made.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:58:19 GMT

@colleena wrote:
I love the look of Imperial Gold but I don't remember that it was made in Mexico?

@colleena wrote:
I love the look of Imperial Gold but I don't remember that it was made in Mexico?

It was made in Houston, Texas.

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KathyPet — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 07:04:32 GMT

Oh Wow! I am so happy to see Imperial Gold back. I have a wheat bracelet from years ago that is 1.25 inches wide. My DH gave it to me for a major birthday. JUst stunning. My DH died a year ago next month and my 68th birthday is also next month. It has been a very tough year. I just ordered myself the 18 inch woven Ricco necklace as a "survival gift". I know that my DH is looking down and saying "Buy it Honey. YOu deserve it."

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MsD2K — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:06:24 GMT

Thrilled to see IG back!!

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AKgirl2 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:40:47 GMT

Are there any other IG pieces that will be shown other than the necklace and bracelet? These two pieces are so narrow, no substance or umph to them:/

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PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:33:56 GMT

Isn't this fabulous that Ms Linda is back with her so beautiful Imperial Gold!!!! I remember many years gone by when she first appeared with her gold pieces. Yes I had a few, not any more though.

Linda looks great!

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cah — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:55:40 GMT

I have an imperial gold ring that I have had
since the beginning show years ago. I wear it every day of my life. It was my favorite brand and always will be on QVC. If the quality is as good as then, I'll be doing some shopping.

This ring has stood the test of time and I just treasure it..

No jewelry can top the quality of this line, at least the old stuff..

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:15:12 GMT

Is this IG made in Houston, TX like it was years ago?

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FlyersGirl — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:19:50 GMT

@colleena

I am wearing one of my IG bracelets right now.

Imperial Gold was originally made in USA (Texas). Toward the end of their run on QVC, they moved production to a factory in Mexico. The last couple of QVC TSVs were made in Mexico.

I was very lucky to get many USA made pieces at the QVC outlet store in Frazier. I do have a few that were made in Mexico. I have a great selection of yellow and white gold bracelets, rings pendants, earrings and necklaces. I even found the 10inch IG ankle bracelet at the outlet. I sold a lot of my gold when the prices were really high, but (Glad) I hung on the the IG pieces.

Cindy

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CalminHeart — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:42:05 GMT

I was excited to see Imperial Gold too. I ordered the bracelet. I have other pieces from days gone by but not a bracelet...I always kicked myself for not getting one. Anyway, I hope they bring in more!

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:55:54 GMT

I like the bracelet....edgy, not over the top, and solid gold. Is it still made in Texas?

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Pecky — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:06:54 GMT

I was just looking at new arrivals and saw Imperial Gold!! I tuned in to one of the videos to see if Linda was still the rep and was thrilled to see her again. She was so excited to work with Rick again. I have a few two tone bracelets from before and love them. I hope to see more IG on the Q.