topic Re: Himalayan Gems in Jewelry

Himalayan Gems

Hibi — Wed, 07 May 2014 15:32:50 GMT

Anyone spring for the TS on the other network? I really wanted the Larimar ring, but all 3 choices are gone in my size (even waitlist!) Bummer!

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expatgal — Wed, 07 May 2014 15:42:44 GMT

I grabbed my size in the rhodochrosite (sp?) as soon as I saw it this morning. Really nice chunk of stone and love the setting.

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Sunnycorle — Wed, 07 May 2014 15:52:50 GMT

I think you are better off not getting it. I thought it was so odd how they would not show the shank of the ring the entire presentation last night and online they didn't have a picture of it or the undergallery. I suspect there is too little metal for such a big stone. Don't get me wrong it is very pretty but I was very curious why they didn't show the ring part of the ring.

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Hibi — Wed, 07 May 2014 15:54:44 GMT

I'll have to console myself with that thinking. LOL. I did return one of their rings in the past....

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expatgal — Wed, 07 May 2014 15:59:50 GMT

Actually Colleen's online video presentation does show the entire ring at around 1:45 in the video that is currently up.

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Sunnycorle — Wed, 07 May 2014 16:01:54 GMT

On 5/7/2014 expatgal said:
Actually Colleen's online video presentation does show the entire ring at around 1:45 in the video that is currently up.

She really made a effort to avoid showing it. I actually got out of bed to look online for a picture and the description said shank has scrolled wire which tells me that its weak. Just a thought on this one. I could be wrong.

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Desertdi — Wed, 07 May 2014 16:14:20 GMT

I ordered the pendant.

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Tique — Wed, 07 May 2014 16:45:57 GMT

I was concerned about the shank also. Big rings that are not properly supported can be a pain when they keep turning on your finger.

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GRACIE — Wed, 07 May 2014 18:07:58 GMT

Ms. Colleen's stated the ring has 4 grams of silver, with a stone that big, the ring will be flopping side to side on your finger, even if the ring is the right size, there will be some flopping because of the thin silver setting. For a ring that size the silver needs be of a heavier in gram weight.

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esmeraldagooch — Wed, 07 May 2014 18:30:06 GMT

The video at 1:19 she says 6 grams

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MizKringle — Wed, 07 May 2014 18:30:25 GMT

Colleen said there was 6 grams of silver, which still seems pretty light to me. I guess that is why they avoided showing the band. But the stones were gorgeous. I caved on the larimar because I just love that stone. I would have liked the rhodochrosite, but I would have preferred a smaller stone. I love stones, but they don't all need to be huge. They could have made the stones a bit smaller and increased the amount of silver.

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Hibi — Wed, 07 May 2014 19:18:03 GMT

Himalayan does seem to skimp on their bands. (probably to keep the price down). I was tempted to order down one size (was still on waitlist) but I'm afraid it would be too tight or I'd have trouble sizing it. It does look like it might run a little large due to the shape....

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gazelle77 — Wed, 07 May 2014 19:20:37 GMT

The ring was awful BIG. I can not imagine wearing such a huge ring all day?

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Hibi — Wed, 07 May 2014 19:22:51 GMT

I like the big ones!

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gazelle77 — Wed, 07 May 2014 19:26:21 GMT

Yes, I guess I use to also, but, now I find the older I get, I find less is more for me now. I like things simple anymore.

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Hibi — Wed, 07 May 2014 20:09:14 GMT

Well, I wont be getting this big one. Oh, well.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 07 May 2014 20:32:22 GMT

I already have rings in those stones. I got a gorgeous Larimar pendant in the islands 4 years ago and later found a seller on eBay with a matching stone and he made me a ring with that stone. Have also acquired earrings and a bracelet so I'm set.

The Himalayan Gems jewelry is one of the few that hasn't disappointed me in recent years. Everything I've gotten has been well-made and substantial. That big saddle ring is a favorite; I have 3 of them, it's a bargain.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 07 May 2014 20:35:26 GMT

I can't ever buy rings from Colleen's Silver Gallery because generally they start at a size 6, rarely a size 5. Never a size 4 which is what I need and I quit requesting them.

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Hibi — Wed, 07 May 2014 22:52:13 GMT

Maybe there'll be a good one time only tonight. Colleen's on for 3 hrs and I'm sure it'll sell out (if they even show it) by then......I'll have to tune in.

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Tique — Thu, 08 May 2014 01:03:03 GMT

Does anyone have one or more of the potays? Reviews please.