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Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

Karimaria1918 — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:40:01 GMT

Hi everyone!

I just bought a beautiful ring on e bay because it was stated that it is from Judith Ripka and I couldnt believe the price (under 100 dlls) . It has a large green stone, 4 heart 14k gold prongs and it is sterling silver. I received the ring today and it is stunning but I dont see the JR stamp anywhere. It is stamped 925 14k thailand.... Anyone knows if all Judith Ripka pieces have her initials? Can this be the real deal even if it doesnt?

I just want to be sure that it is a Judith Ripka original.

Thanks everyone!

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

depglass — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 20:30:31 GMT

I think you can take comfort in the fact its from Thailand. That's where she makes her stuff. I only have a few of her rings, I'll go check and see if they are marked. === I can only lay my hands on two, both say 925 Thailand and have her name written in caps. JUDITH RIPKA. One of these is from her first year at QVC and the other is 2 1/2 years old. I can't find anything more current, although I know they are here somewhere. I'm sure someone will recognize your description.

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

Karimaria1918 — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 20:36:37 GMT

Thank you depglass, it is really beautiful. I contacted the person that sold it to me and she told me that she received this ring as a gift in a Judith Ripka box. Is it permitted to post photos here in the forum? So that I can show you the ring?

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

depglass — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 20:40:25 GMT

Yes, you can post photos, then you will know for sure. Some people on here know every piece she ever made.

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Karimaria1918 — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 20:44:47 GMT

Ok, as soon as I get home I will! I think that I will keep it even if it is not hers because I love it so much!

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smarty — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:21:52 GMT

Just fyi, her JR2 pieces, which usually have 18k gold accents are stamped with 925 and 18k. Also, sometimes she uses a horse shoe mark with her JR2 stamp. Her JR2 pieces are made in the USA and are not stamped Thailand. I am aware of only one JR QVC item that was made with 14k gold (not gold overlay/plated) That piece was marked both with 925 and 14k and Thailand. Maybe our resident JR historian njgirl might know which piece this might be! Please do post a picture!!

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

smarty — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:22:34 GMT

And I should add, if you paid a good price and you love it, you made a great purchase!

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

newjerseygirl — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 01:21:25 GMT

Is this it?

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

Karimaria1918 — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:47:38 GMT

Yes newjerseygirl, that is the ring I got! Did you sell it to me? LOL! I really love it!

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Karimaria1918 — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:49:26 GMT

Thank you smarty, the ring is the one in the pictures newjerseygirl posted, stunning! It looks even better in person, and larger!

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newjerseygirl — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:10:44 GMT

On 10/29/2014 Karimaria1918 said: Yes newjerseygirl, that is the ring I got! Did you sell it to me? LOL! I really love it!

No, I am not the seller.. I just checked the completed listings on the auction and found this ring. Based on the information and description you posted, I figured this was the ring.

I do not know if it is a Ripka ring.

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

Karimaria1918 — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:46:05 GMT

I took pictures but I dont know how to post them?

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

depglass — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:00:09 GMT

Totally off topic, but I absolutely love your name! Its kind of modern and old fashioned at the same time.

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

Karimaria1918 — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:13:03 GMT

Hi depglass, my name? I have two kids, Karim and Maria LOL!

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

Maxine49 — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 02:26:16 GMT

What was the item number of the auction---then we can view it and tell you.

Update: OK, I found it. Something not accurate with the listing. First, it is most definitely NOT a JRQ ring as I am pretty sure that Judith has not done a ring with Gold or Gold Clad prongs with Silver. IF it is a JR2 ring, then the prongs are real gold and the stones are Diamonds in the prongs, not Diamonique--however the seller is careful to say that the prongs are gold "color". That said, I just don't think it is authentic Ripka, but for $49, it's very nice and you love it---so it if it really is Sterling---and it looks heavy, then it is a good deal. Enjoy it! Also, did she say what color box it came in? JR2 does not come in the same green box as JRQ pieces. IF it is an authentic JR2 piece, then you truly got a killer deal.

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

Marti loves jewelry — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:02:14 GMT

Her items always have a fleur-de-lis on it, usually on the underneath of the gemstone.

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smarty — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:59:00 GMT

On 10/30/2014 Luv Chanel and Ripka said:
Her items always have a fleur-de-lis on it, usually on the underneath of the gemstone.

That's true for her JRQ line. Her JR2 line will have either hearts or a horseshoe. I have many JR2 pieces that have no under gallery work, and others that do. Those that do, have a heart motif somewhere on it.

Re: Authentic?? Judith Ripka ring question, please help!

Desi — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 01:36:25 GMT

They had one today for a lunch-time special, very similar. Made in Thailand, stamped 924. They didn't show any other stampings. So, maybe yours is real, and 200.00 less or spo than the Q one. J282395 This is the item number of the similar one.