topic Re: Affinity Gems in Jewelry

Affinity Gems

FranandZoe — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:55:37 GMT

Their pricing seems outrageous on some things - for gold plated and very little diamond/gemstone presence. A few things lately caught my eye - a diamond cross and last night a wave ring. But with carat weight under 15 points I can't imagine what they'd look like - could you even see the stones.

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millieshops — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:56:54 GMT

@FranandZoe I believe you'd see the stones, but the real value of most jewelry comes from the metal settings. I have a piece of Affinity from years ago. The diamonds are tiny but they still sparkle. Sad to say, I doubt I'd get back what I paid for the ring years ago.

My opinion is based on what I've been able to sell and what I had to carry back home to continue wearing.

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ellaphant — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:05:45 GMT

Would never buy diamonds from TV. I treated myself to a diamond cross pendant

several years ago. Went to two different jewelry stores before I made my choice.

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FranandZoe — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:12:08 GMT

That ring from last night is actually 75 points - my mistake.

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songbird — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:16:34 GMT

The rule of thumb is that the metal it's placed in, is the most expensive part of the jewelry.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:02:43 GMT

Never been impressed with any of their designs.

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AuntMame — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:06:10 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
Would never buy diamonds from TV. I treated myself to a diamond cross pendant
several years ago. Went to two different jewelry stores before I made my choice.

I know people buy diamonds online all the time based upon cut and grading, and they are very happy with what they buy, but I could never do that. Went shopping for studs years ago, and there was such a huge difference in intensity and sparkle in what I saw in the stores. Even among teeny-tiny earrings. Definitely something I would feel more comfortable evaluating in person.

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spabar — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:43:56 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@FranandZoe I believe you'd see the stones, but the real value of most jewelry comes from the metal settings. I have a piece of Affinity from years ago. The diamonds are tiny but they still sparkle. Sad to say, I doubt I'd get back what I paid for the ring years ago.

My opinion is based on what I've been able to sell and what I had to carry back home to continue wearing.

@millieshops I too have an Affinity piece (ring) from over 10 years ago. I was offered half of what I paid, so yes, it came back home with me.

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MoonieBaby — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:34:28 GMT

Yep. Most of Q brands are over priced

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speed62 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:13:30 GMT

Purchased affinity diamond in gold on 12 month plan for over $500. Six months later stone fell out- no recourse or replacement offered. Stuck with ring still paying on and can't wear- what a rip offf!