topic Judith Ripka Ring in Jewelry

Judith Ripka Ring

mizrich — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:58:48 GMT

I just saw a Judith Ripka ring and there is no presentation video. There is one review dated in May 2021, so I guess I should not expect a live presentation of this ring. Do they still have JR hours/shows?

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:41:09 GMT

@mizrich wrote:
I just saw a Judith Ripka ring and there is no presentation video. There is one review dated in May 2021, so I guess I should not expect a live presentation of this ring. Do they still have JR hours/shows?

@mizrich

Why don't you list the item number, so if anyone here has it, they might see this thread and give you some information? I have 3 Ripka rings and know how important it is to get as much info as possible before making a purchase decision.

Good luck!

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

FancyPhillyshopper — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:27:19 GMT

Judith Ripka sold her company a while back but still did QVC shows. A few years ago she retired from shows and had her family members represent her on air instead.

Now it seems that the product inventory is dwindling and perhaps the line is somewhat phased out.

The similar experience seems to have happened with Eternagold and Honora, all once mainstays of QVC jewelry. The former owners all seemed to get out before jewelry sales tanked. Of course the increase in prices for gold, silver and gems also affected production and costs.

I real appreciate the high quality craftsmanship and fancy details of JR jewelry, especially when she designs in gold. Just these past two years I have purchased five gold JR rings, all at good sale prices, one as low as $200.00 (regularly $3000.00!!). They are now all gone forever from inventory.

It is doubtful there will ever be a video.

If you are willing to take a chance and order, you should have 30 days to return. Just be prepared to lose shipping charges to and from QVC. (There were a few JR blowout clearance nonreturnable items earlier this month, but I think they are all gone now.)

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

mizrich — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:14:51 GMT

I ordered it and I love it. Too bad that JR is no longer designing jewelry

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

willomenia — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:41:53 GMT

I have gone to you tube to view old qvc jewelry. click on the specific item*not number item itself) and a ton of videos pop up. I don't think every item is there, but 90% of the time I have found it.

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

crawford5153 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:29:07 GMT

Another high-quality designer is Sonia Bitton on ShopHQ. She has a very nice line of diamonds and gold along with gemstones.

If you need to know anything about a purchase you can call her number and if she is in the office she will talk to you personally.

I do not know of anyone else who does that; she has a wonderful personality.

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

Imadickens — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:23:47 GMT

Funny, I noticed all her pieces were on big clearance prices! I not only miss the past hosts but now some favorite lines as well. Sad!

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:15:14 GMT

@FancyPhillyshopper wrote:

Judith Ripka sold her company a while back but still did QVC shows. A few years ago she retired from shows and had her family members represent her on air instead.

Now it seems that the product inventory is dwindling and perhaps the line is somewhat phased out.

The similar experience seems to have happened with Eternagold and Honora, all once mainstays of QVC jewelry. The former owners all seemed to get out before jewelry sales tanked. Of course the increase in prices for gold, silver and gems also affected production and costs.

I real appreciate the high quality craftsmanship and fancy details of JR jewelry, especially when she designs in gold. Just these past two years I have purchased five gold JR rings, all at good sale prices, one as low as $200.00 (regularly $3000.00!!). They are now all gone forever from inventory.

It is doubtful there will ever be a video.

If you are willing to take a chance and order, you should have 30 days to return. Just be prepared to lose shipping charges to and from QVC. (There were a few JR blowout clearance nonreturnable items earlier this month, but I think they are all gone now.)

@FancyPhillyshopper

I'm not clear what you are referring to because I don't buy much jewelry .... I already have more than I need. What do you mean "jewelry sales tanked"? When was this?

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

GoneButNotForgotten — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:59:10 GMT

@mizrich wrote:
I ordered it and I love it. Too bad that JR is no longer designing jewelry

well, she's getting up there in years and maybe just doesn't want to work as hard as she has.

One of the hosts (I think it was Jane though I hate to admit I was watching her show) said that Joan Rivers used to joke that she had to have her doorman fasten all her jewelry on her. Miss her so much.

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

manny2 — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:16:38 GMT

I think jewelry was QVC's wheelhouse. Back when it first started out it was one of the best places to buy jewelry.Their prices were competitive, if not the best price out there. Dominique was set in gold, and promised it would never be set in anything but precious metals. Then gold prices soured, and they started to set it in cheap overlay. The magic they created was gone.

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

Joizz11 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:48:32 GMT

True facet has some JR items

Re: Judith Ripka Ring

Imadickens — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 01:51:56 GMT

I have many of her things. They are all beautiful. I feel the Q is getting rid of the higher end products and bringing in too many pieces of junk. I don’t need 14K but a good sterling piece is nice. I looked for a gift and had trouble finding a nice pair of earrings under $200 and they were gold-tone!