topic Re: Gem Shopping Network? in Jewelry

Gem Shopping Network?

SeaMaiden — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:29:32 GMT

They are selling a necklace for $65,000. Who in their right mind would buy anything that expensive off a shopping channel?

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ellaphant — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:47:05 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
They are selling a necklace for $65,000. Who in their right mind would buy anything that expensive off a shopping channel?

Not me! And btw, love your picture SeaMaiden 😃

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SilleeMee — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:06:41 GMT

They do have a 30-day return policy w/o a restocking fee. If they didn't have that then I would never spend my money there or any other place for that matter.

ETA- Restocking fees, usually a percentage of the item price, are often around 20%. So if you do the math for high-dollar jewelry pieces, that is a considerable amount of money.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:56:58 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
They are selling a necklace for $65,000. Who in their right mind would buy anything that expensive off a shopping channel?
Not me! And btw, love your picture SeaMaiden 😃

@ellaphant Love Baby Jane❤️😄

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:58:31 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
They do have a 30-day return policy w/o a restocking fee. If they didn't have that then I would never spend my money there or any other place for that matter.

@SilleeMee I guess they have a good rating with the BBB too....

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roeroe1005 — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 01:27:32 GMT

I didn't have my reading glasses on when I first read your post. I'm thinking why is she saying that over a $65.00 necklace??

No ... I won't even buy a $650 necklace off a shopping channel!

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nana59 — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 01:32:27 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
They are selling a necklace for $65,000. Who in their right mind would buy anything that expensive off a shopping channel?

i'm in my right mind...and i bought 2 for my gift closet!

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FancyPhillyshopper — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:38:46 GMT

One time I saw an item for a few million dollars! I am sure those who can afford those gems can contact the station on their own, and have a discussion about the pieces.

Some of the jewelry come with GIA certificates, so they may be estate items that the vendors have purchased. Other pieces are not always described in detail.

I like to go on the website 1st Dibs, and peruse very costly and beautiful jewelry just for fun.

I am in my right mind, but I need to win the Powerball first so I can splurge at that level.

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mspatmac — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 03:59:10 GMT

I think I'll order the Diamond & Sapphire set in Platinum necklace. It's only $1, 002,000.00

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Desertdi — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:35:49 GMT

JTV had a very expensive string of pearls this afternoon, Someone paid something like $30,000 for it...

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millieshops — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 14:42:52 GMT

why not from a shopping channel unless the business is one noted for shady dealings

if the business is known to be shady, why would I spend anything with them?

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BirkiLady — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 17:37:33 GMT

@SeaMaiden I have an acquaintance who has purchased many gems from JTV and had them set by her jeweler in custom-made settings! They are gorgeous and massive, top-quality gems. I was stunned they were from TV.

For years, I've admired her collections of stunning jewelry. Always thought I had an amazing collection until I met her and she began sharing her numerous (large) pieces in every stone, color and shape imaginable. It's an awesome collection fit for a Queen.

I preferred knowing my gemstones were purchased from my favorite reputable GIA jeweler (not the same one she uses) who sourced their stones on buying trips abroad and are able to tell me when/where and why. Or, from estates they bought and were able to provide the history!

Different strokes for different folks.

Actually, that isn't a lot of money for a piece of jewelry. An engagement ring can easily cost that . . . or more.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:08:01 GMT

@BirkiLady I would never WANT a $60,000 engagement ring let alone a piece of jewery worth anything like that... different strokes for different folks I guess....

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Shanus — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:09:04 GMT

@mspatmac Please order 2. I'd like one, too. 😂

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mspatmac — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:38:39 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@mspatmac Please order 2. I'd like one, too. 😂

@Shanus I'll be happy to but first I have to make sure they have Easy Pay. We can wear them with liquid knit 😂😂😂

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Shanus — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 22:25:56 GMT

@mspatmac 🤣

@mspatmac wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@mspatmac Please order 2. I'd like one, too. 😂
@Shanus I'll be happy to but first I have to make sure they have Easy Pay. We can wear them with liquid knit 😂😂😂

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chrystaltree — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 22:38:36 GMT

Sometimes I watch just to see beautiful super expensive jewelry. I've seen them sell pieces that cost $100k and higher. My rich friend bought a $20K pair of South Sea pearl and diamond rearrings from them a few years ago. A retirement present to herself.