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Honora is back!

NYCLatinaMe — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:02:36 GMT

So happy to see Honora back! Joel Schecter said the company was bought by an Italian company they had used at times to manufacture jewelry, and that now all the jewelry is made in Italy. He said it used to be made in China.

I found some new pretty designs that I love!

J425964 Honora Elongated Hoop Earrings with Removable Ming Pearl, Sterling $69.60 which I think is pretty good. They come in silver and gold plated. The pearls are big, approximately 11.0mm, and the earrings measure about 1 3/4".

J426138 Honora 10.5mm Cultured Button Pearl Cigar Band Ring, 14K Gold $339.00. Comes in white or yellow. I think the price is reasonable based on the large gold band.

J423893 Honora Cultured Pearl Highway Ring with Cubic Zirconia, SS $79.10

J426139 Honora Multi-Strand Pearl Bracelet w/ Magnetic Clasp, Sterling $99 in silver or goldplate. They have 3 bracelet sizes, mostly WL now.

This gorgeous necklace is pretty similar to one worn by famous people, It is on a clearance price, so if you like it, this is your chance!

J485854 Honora Cultured Pearl Necklace, Sterling Silver $156.18. It comes in silver and gold plate.

If you like pearls with silver chain or silver setttings, they have tons of new, check them out. Much of the silver is also available on gold plate. Many things already waitlist only.

https://www.qvc.com/jewelry/honora/_/N-mfluZ1z1419f/c.html?redirectTerm=honora

They also have some bronze pieces which are a firm no for me.

Happy shopping!

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Witchy Woman — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:21:16 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe

I really like everything you pictured.

Pearls are a favorite, so I might take a look at their pieces.

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JoyFilled Warrior — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:42:24 GMT

Hi @NYCLatinaMe

I LOVE LOVE Pearls!

To me, pearls reveal & enhance everybody's gorgeousness!!

Thanks for sharing this info. Good News!

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Sammycat1 — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:14:26 GMT

Yes, Joel has been back for awhile now. So good to see more offerings and on air presentations!

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OKPrincess — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:34:38 GMT

I have many Honora pieces and love them all. Classy.

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loriqvc — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:38:02 GMT

Sadly, I didn't get to watch the recorded shows from last night and this morning until a couple of hours ago, so the pieces I would have bought were sold out. That's probably for the best since I already own so much Honora from years past, but I truly would've loved to add the necklace and bracelet with the small oval pearls and "pigtail links" to my wardrobe—so delicate and feminine yet still modern. Loved them.

And I also wanted to add that Terri did an especially nice job hosting the morning show with Joel; it was a pleasure to watch.

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avid shopper — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:44:57 GMT

I thoroughly enjoyed the Honora shows yesterday. But I did notice that item descriptions for the pieces I was interested in, still state "imported". I would think they would be proud to state jewelry items are made in Italy.

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PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:58:56 GMT

@Witchy Woman Go to the search bar here and type in 'Honora" so you peruse the entire line of Honora pearls. There are a lot of beautiful offerings here.

This show was just one great item after the other. Too bad there was only one hour though.

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Sunshine Kate — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:06:52 GMT

Like the original poster stated, Honora used to be made by Italians in Italy, and then was made in China.

Now Honora is made in Italy.

China has moved some factories in Italy to manufacture goods. They are all still made by citizens from China.

This was done so made in Italy could be stamped on their products. The same goes with Canada.

It's the same goods as made in China. I prefer to not buy goods from China as they are cheaply made and don't last.

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Allthingsgirly67 — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:02:14 GMT

I read somewhere that “white” pearls look cheap and that the wealthy bought pearls that had a “cream” like color for lack of a better description. Since reading that I tend to agree. Also I love pearls and the “white “ is not flattering on me. I try to look for something off white.

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PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:14 GMT

@Sunshine Kate Your post eludes to the some, a few of the Chinese that Honora worked with in growing, creating pearls now moved to Italy to be able to continue setting Honora pearls in gold and silver settings.

I really do not think this is at all what Mr Schecter was saying. I do not know this to be 100% but I also do not think 100% your post is 100% accurate. I believe this is speculation on your part.

Mr Schecter said many times throughout his hour with Terri Carr that the Italians certainly know what they're doing in creating beautiful gold and sterling designs as they so well do. This is why he shares his pearls with Italian designers. He did not at all talk down the Chinese who grow and harvest some of the most gorgeous pearls for Honora.

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Franklinbell — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:21:29 GMT

@JoyFilled Warrior @That is what the charm school teacher always said! Pearls bring out your natural beauty!

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:50:07 GMT

@Sunshine Kate @PINKdogWOOD I have heard about Chinese factories and immigrants making fashions and leather goods in Italy to get that "made in Italy" label, but not about jewelry. I have found no reporting on Chinese making jewelry in Italy.

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alice87 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:38:57 GMT

I keep wondering why Joel does not bring to us Ming pearl ring? It would be so nice. We have choice of earrings and necklaces, but nothing to match with a ring. Please Joel, make a ring!

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songbird — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:54:44 GMT

Big difference in luster between fresh water pearls and ocean pearl. You can wear white salt water pearls and the luster will be there. You get what you pay for (in pearls at least) I only have two pearls. And they are ocean pearls.

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alice87 — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 02:10:54 GMT

Honora offer all kinds of pearls, and they used to have incredible designs sold in jewelry stores.

Macy has Honora but I could not locate them in store, it is all online.

I like big size pearls, saltwater pearls are very pricey, not everyone could afford 11-13 mm saltwater pearls in perfect round shape. It make no sense to shame others freshwater is lower grade.

Freshwater options make it available to a lot of people.

May be some people reach enough to have the best of everything, but a lot of people choose some middle ground, some nice quality, some affordable. People buy costume jewelry because they simply like it. It is really hard to resell costume jewelry, same as most of the jewelry for the price you pay in store.

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songbird — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:29:33 GMT

@alice87 Should add that saltwater pearls are a lot more durable then fresh water.They will last a heck of a lot longer then fresh water pearls. Saltwater pearls are graded differently. The rounder and bigger....the better. As for cost.... They are expensive, but even saltwater/not so perfectly round pearls are cheaper then precious gems.

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alice87 — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:44:51 GMT

I don't doubt it. 8 mm is a small pearl, 8 mm stone is big stone on average for precious stones.

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NYCLatinaMe — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:58:31 GMT

@alice87 wrote:
I keep wondering why Joel does not bring to us Ming pearl ring? It would be so nice. We have choice of earrings and necklaces, but nothing to match with a ring. Please Joel, make a ring!

@alice87 I think the Ming pearls are too large for a ring. I know I wouldn't wear a Ming pearl ring. It would be very tall off the finger. But I do have a rose mabe pearl that goes very nicely with my Ming pearl necklace. I love the necklaces, but IMO the pearls are just too large for rings, earrings or bracelets.

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NYCLatinaMe — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 04:03:45 GMT

@songbird My freshwater pearls from Honora have beautiful lustre. I have bought FWP from other places, and they don't have the same lustre. I think the same is true of dyed pearls, which I don't buy. I prefer the natural colors. FWP and salt water pearls come in all types of grades. Some salt water pearls don't have the lustre of the Honora.

IMO, buy what you like. Everyone has their own taste.