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Was It Good For You?!

Beach Baby 1 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:11:24 GMT

Whew! Another day of JR shows is over and I always feel a bit of a letdown. I love reading your posts and seeing the presentations, even if I don't get a thing. Of course, I have joined many of your on the BGB but, somehow, it feels so good just like old times, sharing our purchases, our likes and dislikes, people bashing Judie for everything from weight to looks, pricing, etc. either you get the JR look or you don't. Just like any other designer, either you get BB, MD, Dweck, Yurman, Scott Kay, etc or you don't. So, I am impatiently awaiting the shipment of my new items and I will review when I get them, I hope all positive. My Broncos lost , I'll watch Downton sometime this week and life goes on. Have a great day, Ripkanistas!

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2zbeach — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:11:10 GMT

Move over,Waterbaby....I'm keeping you all company on the BGB. I enjoyed the shows,even though I had to dvr most of them. Sadly,our boy Peyton and the Broncos lost. Just hope he doesn't retire after this. He deserves a much better ending to a glorious career. Snow again here in Philly....like a blizzard this time with snow coming fast and furious. I think 9 inches are expected,but all will be back to normal tomorrow. It was great hearing what others purchased and then seeing them in person or online. We're going to be a fine bunch of well-accesorized ladies,no matter your choice of designer. It was like old times.... Now I hope the snow doesn't delay Q shipping too long. I want my blackened citrine pieces. Best wishes....Beachy

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Qulia — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:34:38 GMT

I'm coming down off of the high and eagerly awaiting delivery. Got some JR (more than I thought I would going in), some BB, and some JH. I am very pleased with my purchases. I have a few items on my wish list that I held off on and that's okay. I'm interested to get the blackened silver necklace in my hot little hands and have the cross on waitlist. Hoping she does more of that as it fills my need for gunmetal tones in my jewelry. My TSV silver has already shipped (I ordered with the advance email) and hope it gets here soon. My camel leather watch has shipped, too. Really enjoyed watching the shows and following the comments on the forum. Looking forward to everyone's reviews.

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motherinlaw — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:45:28 GMT

How wonderful to see a positive thread about Judith's shows from yesterday. There has been much to the opposite.

I am thrilled with the chalcedony necklace I purchased from Saturday night....will be here on Wednesday. Decided to wait for the emerald hoop earrings until later....maybe a price markdown will happen in the meantime.

Thanks again for sharing your uplifting comments....things were getting pretty heavy for awhile.

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jenagal — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:09:36 GMT

Its always good for me. I enjoy Judith and her awesome pieces and I drool a lot. Lol. When the shows are done and reality sets in, sometimes I let my orders continue. But I never look at it as a waste of time. Just the opposite. )

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Jersey Born — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:10:45 GMT

Well, Waterbaby, it was a little too good for me. LOL. Those pearl pieces were all just so beautiful. Perhaps I am becoming more mature with old age? I want a more polished look now? Who knows the reason? Regardless, I think that Judith outdid herself with her design work on the items from this last visit. She is just so prolific! That gold clad pearl necklace? It is like a dream come true. It should be called "The Contessa Necklace" as that is what Judith said Lisa looked like wearing it. I had to agree with that assessment.

I think Judith is at her absolute best when she does her detailed, metalwork end caps on any gems in her necklaces, and her trademark, detailed, carved silver stations, whether the stations have dmq on them or not. These particular metalwork details raise the design bar, in my opinion, and make me truly appreciate her work.

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Favorite Son — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:22:07 GMT

I enjoyed the shows. I don't understand all the venom directed at Judith Ripka, though. It isn't like thre is a "surprise" appearance in the middle of some other show, and people are suddenly forced to watch her. The schedule is right there for all to see. It's a Judith Ripka show, folks. If you don't like her jewelry, don't buy it. If you don't like her personally for some reason, don't watch her. Maybe I'm too practical, but it seems pretty easy to avoid all the sturm und drang.

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MickD — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:47:41 GMT

Waterbaby ~ ITA! I had so much fun and was busy with all my fellow Ripkanistas, that I didn't have time to pig out during the game......Double score! Congrat's Hawks!!

~ Mick

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Beach Baby 1 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 21:35:50 GMT

To MickD, Favorite Son, Jersey Born, jenagal, motherinlaw,Quila and beachy...

Thank you for your lovely responses. I am a positive, upbeat person and I refuse to let anything or anyone drag me down, life is just so short.

You all made some incredible purchases. I thought Judie outdid herself, also. The Contessa necklace was so drool-worthy! When I saw it days ago I thought it would be more in the $750 range with all the intricate details. If you got this one, I am thrilled for you.

I love pearls and I pounced on the TSVs, cuff and cross. I am set with my clad. The pearl cuff went up in price too. I want the chalcendony inserts to the TSV and the prices are only good through tomorrow. I just hate when they do this and force you to buy now. Well, not force, I go willingly down the slipperly slope!

My TSVs finally shipped and I ordered them advance too. The pearl cuff that went to advanced order is in the process of shipping. So, hopefully, we will all get out goodies this week and can share reviews and pictures.

Next week is our monthly Ripkanista luncheon so it should be quite a show and tell. We have become such good friends over the years, jewelry really is secondary now. But, we always know that our love of JR brrought us together. We always welcome new Ripkanistas, so if you are in the ATL area, page me and let's see if we can get you to the luncheon.

Thanks for being such good friends, more positive the better. If more of the Ripkanistas posted we can take out board back once and for all. Don't you think?

Best regards to all and let's talk soon.

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Pepper22 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 05:16:37 GMT

Hi waterbaby & everyone else!! Thanks for a very nice post. I agree that life is too short. I think its wonderful that you have a group of women that love JR get together. Maybe this year I can get something together here in Ohio.

I'm looking forward to receiving my TSV in the silver version. Perhaps I'll end up with a clad version also.

I was very disappointed that the Broncos didn't do better

Take care

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Me2Me — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:34:35 GMT

Hi Waterbaby!!

I to had a lot of fun during Judith's shows!! A lot of new and original styles from Judith,that we never have seen before..... such beautiful pieces!!! Something for everyone!! Even price wise!

I honestly can't wait for her visit in March!!!

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Beach Baby 1 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:31:51 GMT

Ladies...

My sterling and clad TSV are out for delivery. You'll hear my THUD when I open the packages.

I'll do my best to take pics and post.

Stay tuned.

PS - I have a rare blood disease, Hereditary AngioEdema, hence the below. If interested to know what only 6,000 of us have in the US go to www.haea.org. i am Type 1, the worst!

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Jersey Born — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:55:24 GMT

Oh, Waterbaby, I am so sorry to read about your having HAE. Thank you for sharing the link. All I know is that the more I learn, the less I know. There are so very many new things I learn each and every day.

I hope you are doing extremely well, Waterbaby. I also hope that you are able to find something wonderful and natural that He created to help relieve the symptoms and flareups of your condition. All the best to you, always.

I hope you enjoy your new TSVs, too.

{{{many hugs}}}

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Beach Baby 1 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:51:42 GMT

On 2/5/2014 Jersey Born said:
Oh, Waterbaby, I am so sorry to read about your having HAE. Thank you for sharing the link. All I know is that the more I learn, the less I know. There are so very many new things I learn each and every day.

I hope you are doing extremely well, Waterbaby. I also hope that you are able to find something wonderful and natural that He created to help relieve the symptoms and flareups of your condition. All the best to you, always.

I hope you enjoy your new TSVs, too.

{{{many hugs}}}

Thank you, Jersey Born.
I needed the hugs today, and the Lord always sends just the right person to do it!

I had my first attack when I was 12 and suffered my whole life. i wasn't diagnosed until 50 but still no treatments much less a cure. In 2005 I qualified for a new treatment and after testing and more I produced such trace amounts of CI Inhibitor they could not believe it! I spent until early 2009 being the human pin cushion but the treatment was FDA fast tracked approved and after insurance hassles I have been on it since. Two infusions a week at home, my DH does it, he is a gem. I do get some "breakthoughs" but it can be treated with this med and it stops the attack. It has been a lifesaver for me to have some quality of life. I am doing very well now and I don't wake in a panic every morning wondering whether this is the day my airway closes.

Go the TSV, see my post!

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Sealeveller — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:08:25 GMT

Hello Waterbaby and ladies. I look forward to your thoughts on the tsv and other items. I just cannot seem to resist her tsvs this last year and a half or so! This will be my first try with her pearls, and I didn't put just my toe in the proverbial water..I stuck my whole foot in by getting the gray pearls, too, and the status necklace. Enjoy your new purchases and hope everyone has a happy Valentine's day.

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Beach Baby 1 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:31:26 GMT

On 2/5/2014 CelticsFan said: Hello Waterbaby and ladies. I look forward to your thoughts on the tsv and other items. I just cannot seem to resist her tsvs this last year and a half or so! This will be my first try with her pearls, and I didn't put just my toe in the proverbial water..I stuck my whole foot in by getting the gray pearls, too, and the status necklace. Enjoy your new purchases and hope everyone has a happy Valentine's day.

Judie does the best pearls and you will be very pleased. I have the While Supplies Last status link in sterling and they look terrific layered with the TSV. Check out my post that has 4 pics. you can style them so many ways.

Congrats on lovely purchases and enjoy!