topic Re: Looks different in Jewelry

Looks different

Coastalcarolina — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:39:33 GMT

Have you ever purchased a jewelry item that really looked much different when you received it than what was presented on air? Just 🧐 curious.

Re: Looks different

Kachina624 — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:48:16 GMT

They use magnifying cameras that distort features and always make an item look larger than it actually is. I'm nearly always disappointed by the small sizes I receive.

I especially notice this with Carolyn Pollack jewelry. I quit buying it as it appears to be an acceptable size but when I get it, its so small I can't hardly see it. If I'm going to pay those prices, I want it to be noticable.

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SharkE — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:34:50 GMT

yeah, the widths are deceiving. only one that was as seen on TV was the magnet 1400.00 one I got. You got no trouble seeing those links. That was clearance price too EternalGold Rolo link.They still have a few left in either white or yellow gold.

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LillyBee2 — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:52:53 GMT

I would totally agree with some items look quite small when you see them in person. You have to really look at the measurements and they have to be showing the pieces on models and from a normal distance. I've receiveed some necklaces and earrings that looked pretty close to what I thought they would and was happy. I would hesitate to purchase precious jewelry over the internet unless I was confident. I know many people do, just be carefule about sizing the piece.

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SharkE — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 02:03:40 GMT

jewelry shops are 100% mark ups I wait for QVC mark downs

pawn shops too. gold and diamonds are the same if they have been on somebody else's fingers or wrists. I get a better bargain.

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SloopJohnB — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:40:25 GMT

@Coastalcarolina wrote:
Have you ever purchased a jewelry item that really looked much different when you received it than what was presented on air? Just 🧐 curious.

@Coastalcarolina Yes, definitely. Reminds me of the saying on a car's passenger side mirror....Objects in the mirror are smaller (closer) than they appear. LOL. Best way to judge is when they hold the item next to a ruler or next to a coin. Otherwise, can be very misleading. 💍

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on the bay — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:27:47 GMT

@Coastalcarolina,

Yes, years ago with an Affinity ring from QVC. The "diamonds" didn't sparkle at all, very dull and the whole ring just looked dark, so not pretty. I did return.

Also a Uruguyan amethyst ring from QVC -the description showed small dimensions so I was prepared but it sure was tiny, though the stone is beautiful. I still love it.

PS! If you are still on the coast of Carolina @Coastalcarolina are you ok after yesterday?

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Shanus — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 11:46:10 GMT

@Coastalcarolina wrote:
Have you ever purchased a jewelry item that really looked much different when you received it than what was presented on air? Just 🧐 curious.

@Coastalcarolina Oh wow, too many times to count. When they show a colored stone, they choose the pick of the litter and the one I receive is usually pale and/or looks nothing like the one presented.

How are you in the storms? Central NC here and the storm was really scary!!! I saw that the coast got a real hit!

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Shanus — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 11:51:41 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
jewelry shops are 100% mark ups I wait for QVC mark downs
pawn shops too. gold and diamonds are the same if they have been on somebody else's fingers or wrists. I get a better bargain.

@SharkE Retail jewelry is sometimes 200% markups. When I sold my jewelry to galleries, they marked it up 150%-200%. That's one reason I stopped selling pieces except privately...by myself.

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Effie54 — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:52:43 GMT

Yes! I just received a ring from JTV today that looks sooooo CHEAP! It's going back. Looked nothing like the presentation.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:42:07 GMT

You can't buy jewelry based only on the TV screen. That's just silly since qvc doesn't give dimensions, carat weights etc. You should go online and the product information and any use a ruler to get an idea of the size. The vendors are there to sell and it's our job to know what we are buying or not buying.

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faeriemoon — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:58:42 GMT

I've never understood the callers who claim "It looks even better in person!". IMO, the jewelry almost always looks better on TV than when you get it home.

Sparkles better on TV, looks bigger on TV.