topic Re: Affinity Gems in Jewelry

Affinity Gems

blissfullysweet — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:14:11 GMT

Hello,

I have never purchased jewlery from this brand before and would like to know your opinion on it. I am hesistant to purchase online, however, there is a ring I am in love with (J438023) and would like to know whether the quality of this brand is good. I am wondering about whether stones fall out, extreme discoloration in metal over time, etc.

Thank you!

Re: Affinity Gems

Pyrite2616 — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:33:24 GMT

Affinity Gems is not a brand, it's a collection of QVC gemstone jewelry. Under the Affinity Gems heading are items from different countries and manufacturers. Some of them have been supplying QVC's gemstone jewelry for decades before the July 29, 2021 "premiere" of Affinity Gems.

This is an online only item, so it's likely not even in QVC's warehouse. They are drop shipping this from one of their suppliers who probably aren't at all involved with QVC's on-air assortment. There's no warranty and there's no guarantee beyond 30 days.

If you have purchased QVC gemstone jewelry before you may have purchased from this vendor. Some Affinity Gems items are marked UTC China and others are from Lorenzo in China. Both have been QVC gemstone jewelry vendors for decades. Unfortunately the evil eye ring has the hallmarks photoshopped off and you won't know who the maker is and the country of origin unless you receive it.

Re: Affinity Gems

skatting44 — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:00:09 GMT

@blissfullysweet

I see this ring has enamel on it. Would say that enamel gets scratched easily , so handle carefully

Re: Affinity Gems

Shelbelle — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:43:43 GMT

Q gems never look like excellent quality to me, and always overpriced.

Re: Affinity Gems

fthunt — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:44:10 GMT

Bought a cushion ring once - from every angle looked like stones - diamonds - were missing. Appeared black holes.

Tossed in trash.

Re: Affinity Gems

Sammycat1 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:36:51 GMT

@blissfullysweet

I've had pretty good luck with this line--I hope that helps. My expectations are in line with the price point, if that makes sense.

Re: Affinity Gems

blissfullysweet — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:23:51 GMT

@Shelbelle

Thank you for your response. I have decided to forgo this ring and currently have my eye on one from Effy, instead.

Re: Affinity Gems

blissfullysweet — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:24:13 GMT

@fthunt

WOW, how terrible! Sorry you had such a bad experience. I am no longer interested in this ring and am looking at one from Effy, instead.

Re: Affinity Gems

blissfullysweet — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:23:22 GMT

@Pyrite2616

Wow, thank you so much for such a detailed explanation. I have never purchased jewlery from the Q. Can I ask what your opinon is on Effy? There is a ring from this brand that I also have my eye on. I have read reviews of these brand on other websites and it seems like really good quality?

Re: Affinity Gems

blissfullysweet — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:25:01 GMT

@Sammycat1

Yes, I do get what you mean. I am actually no longer interested in this ring and looking at Effy.

Re: Affinity Gems

Pyrite2616 — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 05:27:13 GMT

@blissfullysweet

I don't know much about EFFY, but you might want to check it out at your local Macy*s. It seems to be made in the USA. You might be in luck and see the same item from QVC at the store for you to try on and feel.