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Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

NYCLatinaMe — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:22:49 GMT

I really don't watch HSN anymore, but still like Jay King jewelry, so went to the HSN website to see what they have.

It's a bonanza of gorgeous gem jewelry in honor of the Tucson gem show.

I just learned that HSN host Connie Craig Carroll has a jewelry line with real gemstones in base metal.

Has anyone tried it?

So many pieces are just my style, and the prices are good because they are on non-precious metals.

I would love to read from anyone who has tried this line. Opinions about quality.

The pieces are just gorgeous!

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

Kachina624 — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:33:16 GMT

I don't have any because its all set in gold plated base metal which is costume jewelry. Not only would I not buy it for that reason, I wear nothing but silver. Many of the stones she uses would look better set in silver metal so its a shame she never uses it.

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

chrystaltree — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:45:59 GMT

Connie had had her jewelry line for a few years. I have s suite of rode quartz. Esrrings, necklace, ring, bracelets that I purchased over about a year and a half. The rose quartz is a beautiful, soft pink. You see the pink.

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

NYCLatinaMe — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:27:25 GMT

Thanks for your response @chrystaltree. Any opinion on how the metal wears?

I can see what you say about the gemstones. That is what drew me in. Can't wait to see in person.

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

NYCLatinaMe — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:49:50 GMT

@Mustang Shar I see that you posted some time ago that you bought some Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry.

If you could please share how is the quality holding up.

TIA!

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

FiddleDeeDee — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:54:57 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

I don't have any because its all set in gold plated base metal which is costume jewelry. Not only would I not buy it for that reason, I wear nothing but silver. Many of the stones she uses would look better set in silver metal so its a shame she never uses it.

@Kachina624 THANK YOU for stating this. She has brought out some beautiful designs but NOTHING is in a white medal. I don't understand why because she's losing an entire customer base who only wear white medal and, as you stated, many of the stones look FAR better in white vs gold metal. Shame.

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

Ainhisg — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:49:32 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe I belong to a FB group called HSN Shop Squad, and there is some chatter there about her pieces and the recent gem shows. There is one particular member who has quite a bit of her jewelry and posts pics of herself wearing it to work. She has a lot of class and style and knows how to dress. If you are on FB, you might consider joining this group.

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

LindaSal — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:33:30 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe I wear both, silver and gold though not usually together, but I digress, LOL! I do own a couple of her pieces, a pair of opal earrings and a malachite pendant.

Both of which are very pretty and while I can be sensitive to non precious metals I have had no problems with her jewelry. I normally only wear "real" silver and gold but I take pieces like hers on vacations as they hold up and are so reasonably priced! I recommend to give her line a try.

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

NYCLatinaMe — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:58:20 GMT

@Kachina624 @FiddleDeeDee

I am a "gold" girl! I wear some silver but gold looks better on me. I think it depends on your complexion. You don't see me complaining that Jai is not offered in gold. I will happily take the fake gold of Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry instead! No desire to pay the price of gold at this time. But I can afford a piece or 2 of fashion jewelry, if the quality is there.

HSN used to carry a lot of Technibond, which was actually really durable gold plating, indistinguishable in appearance from gold. I wonder why it went away. I wish I had bought more.

I am posting here some of the pieces I have my eye on.

I still would love to hear from people with jewelry from this line about the quality of the "gold". The gemstones and designs are dreamy...

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

NYCLatinaMe — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:05:47 GMT

Thanks @Ainhisg and @LindaSal!. I am not on facebook, but I'll try to get a peek. I gather the poster is happy with her pieces though!

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

CatsyCline — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:49:07 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe i love the necklace and earrings in the top pic. i don't own Connie's jewelry but she has some nice things and has added lots more to her line. if you love it get it!!

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Mindy D — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:21:32 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe Most of the Technibond looked like gold. They probably used gold in making it and now it's cost prohibitive to keep making it.

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

FiddleDeeDee — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:45:05 GMT

"I am a "gold" girl! I wear some silver but gold looks better on me. I think it depends on your complexion. You don't see me complaining that Jai is not offered in gold."

@NYCLatinaMe Well good for you. "Complaining" as you stated is what I and others would call "voicing an opinion" which we are entitled to. Not everyone is a "gold" girl. Please try and remember that. smh

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

NYCLatinaMe — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:28:09 GMT

@FiddleDeeDee wrote:

"I am a "gold" girl! I wear some silver but gold looks better on me. I think it depends on your complexion. You don't see me complaining that Jai is not offered in gold."

@NYCLatinaMe Well good for you. "Complaining" as you stated is what I and others would call "voicing an opinion" which we are entitled to. Not everyone is a "gold" girl. Please try and remember that. smh

@FiddleDeeDee

You are scolding me for expressing my opinion? Please feel free to shake your head. Irony lost on you?

I have no problems with other opinions, I am expressing my own, that gold looks better on me, and that there is plenty of silver jewelry for those who like it.

You have problems with me expressing my opinion?

Go ahead and scold @FiddleDeeDee!

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

depglass — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:35:46 GMT

Is that pink opal in the double strand necklace? Normally I would pass on a line not in silver or gold. But that piece has me intrigued. So does the black bamboo bangle. What the clasps are made of is not that important to me.

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

NYCLatinaMe — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:54:43 GMT

@depglass

You made me look! The necklace is pink opal: https://www.hsn.com/products/connie-craig-carroll-jewelry-adelline-36-two-row-statio/20818544?variant=20818546.

I already have a pink opal necklace, and TBH, the gold beads of the one I posted don't appeal to me, but I do love pink opal. I did order and received the pink opal earrings you can see in the picture as well as the matching teardrop ring, and the pink opal is very pretty in color, opaque, and consistent in color in the 2 purchases, so a nice set.

I also purchased the blue lace agate necklace and teardrop ring (separate items), the colors are true to the website, the stones match in color, and make a nice set. Happy with my purchases!

The bamboo bracelets are gorgeous. I don't like the way stretch bracelets look on me, but maybe they work on you!

https://www.hsn.com/products/connie-craig-carroll-jewelry-jacqueline-gem-3pc-stretch/20712802

Maybe you find something you like!

Re: Connie Craig Carroll Jewelry on HSN - Tucson gem shows

Tique — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:35:46 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe thank you for starting this thread. It motivated me to take a look at CCC's pieces; I was pleasantly surprised. I am primarily a wearer of yellow and rose gold; however I have white gold and some SS pieces also. After taking the time and money to build a SS collection I seldom gravitated towards it so gave many of the rings, earrings, and necklaces to the 20 something daughters of a friend. They love and take care of them so eventually they will get more.

I watched one of Connie's anniversary shows yesterday. Hard to believe it's been two years.