topic Re: 1/2 Sizes? in Jewelry

1/2 Sizes?

KweenB — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:16:50 GMT

Why doesn't QVC offer 1/2 sizes in the rings? Anyone know? There are so many I would just love to buy if they had my size.

Re: 1/2 Sizes?

Clover29 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:36:51 GMT

It seems reasonable to me that they wouldn't, because they'd have to hold twice as much inventory, and the other large online home shopping vendors (eg HSN, Overstock, JTV) don't offer half sizes either.

What I find strange, though, is that QVC UK sells Diamonique rings in British sizes, which means the size range is bigger and includes what we would consider half sizes.

If they can do it for the UK market, why not here?

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violann — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 20:41:26 GMT

Half sizes were offered for a while in at least one of the very popular wedding bands set in 14k.

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doglover3 — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 21:23:32 GMT

when they first started they did offer 1/2 sizes. I guess they would have to have way too much inventory now with the way they have grown over the years.

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StarChild — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:27:49 GMT

On 9/12/2014 Clover29 said:
It seems reasonable to me that they wouldn't, because they'd have to hold twice as much inventory, and the other large online home shopping vendors (eg HSN, Overstock, JTV) don't offer half sizes either.

What I find strange, though, is that QVC UK sells Diamonique rings in British sizes, which means the size range is bigger and includes what we would consider half sizes.

If they can do it for the UK market, why not here?

Good question. I also dislike the fact that they rarely offer size 4 rings these days. Oh well that makes my wallet happy.

Re: 1/2 Sizes?

TTerri — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 20:16:43 GMT

JTV has the occasional half size as does Overstock.com.

Re: 1/2 Sizes?

Clover29 — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:36:49 GMT

On 11/6/2014 TTerri said:
JTV has the occasional half size as does Overstock.com.

I'm not disagreeing with you, but whenever I've seen a ring I like on JTV it always only comes in sizes 7 and 8. I don't know if the smaller sizes sell out faster and they don't stock enough of them, or if they just stock the most popular size(s). I have never seen a half size on JTV myself.

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StarChild — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:36:10 GMT

Half sizes are rare online IMO. The place to go is Etsy as many of the jewelry vendors there will make rings in specific sizes.

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StarChild — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 07:49:44 GMT

On another post someone recommended sarrafdotcom for gold jewelry so I went to take a look at their rings and they sell them (at least the ones I looked at) in sizes ranging from 3 to 16!!! They sell various types of gold (10K, 14K, 18K and white, yellow and rose) plus silver and platinum. I've bookmarked that site because there are several pieces I'd love to buy...some day.

Re: 1/2 Sizes?

esmeraldagooch — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:18:47 GMT

New and improved ring guard, or have it sized.

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Crazed4Gems — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:13:26 GMT

I really wish 1/2 sizes were sold because that is exactly what I need - I'm so tired of having rings spin on me because they're a tad too large. However, as annoying as it is to me, I can understand why it's not done due to inventory and space....

Yes, esmeraldagooch - you are right about ring guards. They're my best friends!

Re: 1/2 Sizes?

esmeraldagooch — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:00:17 GMT

No, this is what I was talking about.

http://www.luc-co.com/ring-accessories/ring-guard-solution---clear

Re: 1/2 Sizes?

depglass — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:41:16 GMT

Thank you, Esmeralda. How timely you should post this today. I just realized my old tube is dried out and I need more for my latest purchases. My size changes by the season, now that its cold out, my rings are turning and that drives me nuts.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:51:23 GMT

..probably because they would have to have too much inventory on hand. Also, QVC doesn't make it's own jewelry, the manufacturers they deal with would charge QVC more money if they had to make rings in half sizes.

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esmeraldagooch — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:51:45 GMT

I just got a new ring from G&A and it's a little loose. I chose to use this instead of sending it in for a redo. Regular jewelers can't size tension settings.

Re: 1/2 Sizes?

TTerri — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:30:37 GMT

I use these little things made of PVC called Ring Snuggies that I got from Walmart. A pack was $3.88 each last year. They're sold at the jewelry counter in a display box. I recommend you buy several packs and store them in a zip-top bag. They come in six different sizes and you can trim the length to fit your ring. I'm literally wearing one on my QVC Affinity ring right now. You can't really tell it's even on the ring when wearing it.

There's a slit on one side of the Snuggie. You open it up a little with your thumb nail and press the back of your ring in it.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ring-Snuggies-Ring-Adjusters/19512955

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Desertdi — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 05:27:06 GMT

They would have to retool the machinery......and boost prices considerably

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Kachina624 — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 01:06:00 GMT

On 11/10/2014 esmeraldagooch said:
No, this is what I was talking about.

http://www.luc-co.com/ring-accessories/ring-guard-solution---clear

I've used this product or something like it, mine is white. It works very well and has remained on several of my rings for 5 or 6 years. Can easily be removed. Just be sure to wipe the ring with alcohol to remove traces of body oils before using.