topic Re: Missing Honora Pearls in Jewelry

Missing Honora Pearls

Carolina925 — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:14:27 GMT

Putting on a black pearl necklace and missing the Honora designs of years past. I wasn't much a fan of the brightly colored offerings but loved regular white and black. Had I only known they wouldn't be around forever, I'd have stocked up. Also, a favorite pendant, and I'm not sure but believe it to be Honora, about 1.5" round, crescent moon in white pearl and the dark side of the moon in black pearl. It's a real pendant with a nice large bale that I can wear on most all necklaces, even my strings of pearls. I used to look forward to Joel's offerings during Christmas. Really am glad they made the products to last but sure would like to buy myself a nice present.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:18:36 GMT

Yes,yes,yes . I love pearls.

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silkyk — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:36:39 GMT

Lots of beautiful Honora pearls over on ebay.. That's where I shop for them now and I miss them on the Q too.

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millieshops — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:56:08 GMT

The Honora Company that existed when Joel was often here at QVC no longer exists as the same company. I bought many in those years, especially when he and LR were together. Those were also the years I lived close enough to NYC to head to the City often, and I loved to shop their NYC store.

Now the only way I've seen to buy their pearls is from a secondary source, I suspect lots of pearls are a hard sell these days. I know Tiffany ran a pearl division which was not in their main stores but that lasted for just a few years. I have one strand of their pearls I bought from the store in the mall near my home.

My life now is so casual I am buying no pearls. I do occasionally wear some I have, just not often.

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Another new name Sue — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:15:52 GMT

I've wondered about Honora too. Not looking to buy pearls, but I do enjoy the Honora pearls I have, just one necklace, colorful in shades of blue.

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GloriBee — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:27:42 GMT

@Carolina925wrote:
Putting on a black pearl necklace and missing the Honora designs of years past. I wasn't much a fan of the brightly colored offerings but loved regular white and black. Had I only known they wouldn't be around forever, I'd have stocked up. Also, a favorite pendant, and I'm not sure but believe it to be Honora, about 1.5" round, crescent moon in white pearl and the dark side of the moon in black pearl. It's a real pendant with a nice large bale that I can wear on most all necklaces, even my strings of pearls. I used to look forward to Joel's offerings during Christmas. Really am glad they made the products to last but sure would like to buy myself a nice present.

@Carolina925I have quite a bit of Honora and have also given them as gifts. Generally, a very affordable way to purchase pearls.

I had not realized they had not been presented in a long time. I just figured I was missing the shows. I did a search and there are 66 items-some at a Cyber Week Price and some on clearance, but at least two-thirds are not on a special price. To me that does not say that the line is leaving QVC. Who knows?!

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wagirl — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:54:42 GMT

I loved Honora pearls and just pearls in general--have many pieces and I am one who loves the different colors of pearls.I know they are dyed-- I buy pearls at JTV now--got my aspirational golden south sea pearl pendant there this year, as well as matching earrings---

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LindaSal — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:20:08 GMT

@wagirlI loved Honora pearls too ! I have many different color earrings from that line. They used to have so many different designs/sets to choose from, it's too bad they are no longer the same company, I didn't realize that. I have a south sea golden pearl necklace I bought on HSN a while back. I believe it was the Kwan line. The one I own is no longer offered but it really is a beautiful piece.

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Puppy Lips — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:51:42 GMT

I loved Honora pearls too. Truth be told, I bought too many strands of pearls, especially the colored ones. I never wear them. I really need to make an effort to wear all the jewelry that I bought.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:04:47 GMT

I was never a fan. I'm not crazy about pearls and knowing the Honora were flawed and dyed, I always felt they were taking advantage of uninformed customers to dump junk.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:58:06 GMT

@Carolina925wrote:
Putting on a black pearl necklace and missing the Honora designs of years past. I wasn't much a fan of the brightly colored offerings but loved regular white and black. Had I only known they wouldn't be around forever, I'd have stocked up. Also, a favorite pendant, and I'm not sure but believe it to be Honora, about 1.5" round, crescent moon in white pearl and the dark side of the moon in black pearl. It's a real pendant with a nice large bale that I can wear on most all necklaces, even my strings of pearls. I used to look forward to Joel's offerings during Christmas. Really am glad they made the products to last but sure would like to buy myself a nice present.

@Carolina925, This is just a thought, but JTV has many pearl shows in addition to their website.

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cindyNC — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:55:24 GMT

I have bought a few pieces from Catherine Cardellini in Australia. She is still a bit active on FB occasionally but I think she has shoulder issues and her website has not been updated in over a year. Also have found some cute, really inexpensive, shell pearl jewelry on Etsy. Reluctantly purchased from two different Chinese vendors and several vendors in the US (US substantially more expensive).

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patbz — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:01:21 GMT

I own about five Mikimoto pieces from long ago but have added many Shell pearls (man made nacre repeatedly dipped in oyster substance). I'm sure these are made in China and Vietnam (I'm fine with that). They look and wear like expensive pearls but they are inexpensive and individually knotted.

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bargainsgirl — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 04:16:29 GMT

I have some Honera pieces and so glad I do. Just another of the much better quality brands that used to be sold on Q. Miss Robert Morris as well. We won't talk about the price of gold pieces years ago either. I have a 16 gr. bracelet that I paid $150 for. Those were the days...

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WVRhyter — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:33:11 GMT

You need to check out JTV's "Precious World of Pearls". They have pearls for every budget. They are pretty too. I've bought several stands. I think they are still having shows this visit, but check out their website. Very reasonable prices. I got a 2 pearl Tahitian ring for $99,99 a couple of weeks ago. Great buy and the pearls are beautiful.

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DrakesMomma — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:52:39 GMT

@Carolina925I have the same pendant. It is a beauty!!

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Trinity11 — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:34:57 GMT

@Kachina624wrote:
I was never a fan. I'm not crazy about pearls and knowing the Honora were flawed and dyed, I always felt they were taking advantage of uninformed customers to dump junk.

Actually, Honora sold some triple A necklaces and many of their rose freshwater pearls were not dyed. I have a necklace of their natural rose color freshwater pearls every bit as beautiful as the Mikimoto Pearl necklace I received as a gift that was AAA.

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I only wanted anyone reading to know that Honora sold different qualities at QVC. 🙂

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Honora still sell at Macys and many high end jewelers.

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GinaV24 — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:27:33 GMT

I used to enjoy the pearl shows too. They had some unique items and I have them. I have a pair of pearl earrings that are stacked like a snowman and a necklac with pearls in the shape of a snowflake.

I have some of the regular strands of pearls too and it's fun to wear them.

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skyblue — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:28:18 GMT

There's still Honora in inventory. Why not have an Honora show?

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:42:40 GMT

Darn! I had no idea that QVC had dropped Honora.