topic Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again? in Jewelry

Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

stellabystarlight — Fri, 26 May 2023 20:57:10 GMT

The last time Michael Valitutti was on Shop HQ was the weekend of the Coronation & he said he would be back at the end of the month. He is not scheduled; most of his items have been removed from Shop HQ's website. If he left, I hope he comes to the Q. His jewelry designs are stellar!

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

Shelbelle — Fri, 26 May 2023 21:38:56 GMT

All of the items still remaining say Closeout Price.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

stellabystarlight — Fri, 26 May 2023 21:43:50 GMT

@Shelbelle Yes, I noticed what remains is on closeout. Something must have happened. I know Michael said he needs a lot of hours since he produces so many jewelry designs. His gemstones have superb clarity & cut. And his designs are second to none. His sterling mixed with palladium does not tarnish. I have bought many of his pieces.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

Shelbelle — Fri, 26 May 2023 21:51:05 GMT

Maybe he will be selling from his website, if he is gone, he didnt give it much of a chance at his return, he seemed so at home there.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

FancyPhillyshopper — Fri, 26 May 2023 22:48:16 GMT

Playing musical chairs with different shopping television channels is confusing to customers and not a great long-term plan.

I thought his coronation shows were great, and featured many unique and pretty pieces, many of which were selling out.

ShopHQ has been his go-to company for decades. I guess when he went to HSN he found out the grass was not always greener someplace else. I doubt if he would get the air time he would want on QVC.

Brcause I prefer gold, I rarely purchase his items, but the few that I have are extremely well crafted and creative in design.

He needs to understand that consumers are not buying jewelry like they used to, so he cannot necessarily depend on the same kind of air time and profit as in the past. I wish him well in his endeavors.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

LindaSal — Sat, 27 May 2023 13:18:32 GMT

Seems odd to me that one would have to bounce back and forth between shopping channels. I did purchase some of his pieces when he was on HSN. They are nice quality and very unique. But for me once he left, I was done. Not going to open accounts all over the place to follow designers, same thing when Victoria Wieck left. I loved her designs but I have enough jewelry anyway.

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nova — Mon, 29 May 2023 18:51:18 GMT

I have bought directly from his Canadian website. The staff is incredibly helpful as I ordered a ring in a special size not available on the website. His gemstones are very pretty.

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GinaV24 — Tue, 30 May 2023 17:44:51 GMT

I'll be sorry if he left there again but I can also understand it. His designs are amazing. When he was on Shop HQ before with Chuck and Paul, I bought several of his rings and charms. They are really nice and favorites of mine to wear.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

depglass — Tue, 30 May 2023 21:45:08 GMT

Perhaps this is Shop HQ's decision? I'm amazed they are still on the air. So many name changes, so many packaging changes, so many vendor changes, so many host changes.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

sunshine 919 — Tue, 30 May 2023 23:05:56 GMT

@depglass wrote:
Perhaps this is Shop HQ's decision? I'm amazed they are still on the air. So many name changes, so many packaging changes, so many vendor changes, so many host changes.

And don't forget their shipping charges. They charge the most to ship anything. They are constantly changing. I have not seen a Victoria Weick show in a long time. Not sure she is still there. I use to purchase quite a bit from them. I love my one world dresses however Sam Sabora went to HSN working with Dg2. He is awesome with his designs. Literally I can't remember the last time I purchased from them.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

stellabystarlight — Wed, 31 May 2023 02:40:25 GMT

I think that maybe Shop HQ is not paying their vendors on time.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

chrystaltree — Wed, 31 May 2023 02:59:16 GMT

Michael posted on Facebook. He didn't go into detail so as not to "embarrass anyone". His words. He did explain but it was clear that shophq is having big problems. Apparently customers have not received their purchases and it's not his company's fault. Apparently shophq has not been honoring his company's sizing and return policies. He said everything should be addressed soon and he'll be back in the studio soon. I see that all of Shophq jewelry is marked down. Most if not all of the clothing too. I don't know what that's about but I suspect they probably won't be around beyond 2023.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

stellabystarlight — Wed, 31 May 2023 16:10:09 GMT

@chrystaltree I can't find Michael's posting about returning to the studio on Facebook. Is it on Gems En Vogue page?

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

chrystaltree — Wed, 31 May 2023 16:18:05 GMT

@stellabystarlight wrote:
@chrystaltree I can't find Michael's posting about returning to the studio on Facebook. Is it on Gems En Vogue page?

No. There's a shophq Facebook page that has had discussions on the subject. People wondered if he'd left again. He chimed in to tell us **** is happening but it's being sorted out and he'll be on air soon.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

stellabystarlight — Wed, 31 May 2023 16:42:20 GMT

Thanks @chrystaltree

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

Shelbelle — Wed, 31 May 2023 20:34:37 GMT

Feel very sad for Michael, he thought he was doing the right thing going to HSN, then hoped going back to SHQ was the right thing, he had such high hopes to return there, only to have another disappointment. He and his fine line of jewelry deserve better.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

stellabystarlight — Wed, 31 May 2023 22:02:06 GMT

I just checked the Shop HQ schedule & Gems En Vogue is scheduled for shows on June 8th through the 10th I believe. Now I'm happy.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

alice87 — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:12:44 GMT

What is your oldest Valututti piece and how did it hold on over time?

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verm — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:45:44 GMT

I saw the same thing for 6/8. I just checkd to see what time tomorrow, it is gone. All of his jewelry is gone again except for a handful of clearence sale items. This is so ridicuous. This network is now charging $18.00 to ship one piece of jewelry. They just shipped pieces from his line that I ordered over a month ago. Moved all of customer service to the Philipphines. No wonder Heather Hall quit.

Re: Did Michael Valitutti with his Gems En Vogue Leave Shop HQ Again?

stellabystarlight — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:22:42 GMT

Yes, Gems En Vogue by Michael Valitutti, is gone again from Shop HQ. I will not shop there anymore. I really only bought Michael's pieces.

I wish Michael would come to QVC. His jewelry could be on Q2 every couple of weeks. I just love his workmanship, and the clarity of his gemstones.