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GILI Elongated Beaded Satin Cross ARRIVED!!!

TrailBlazer05 — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:22:44 GMT

I received today!! One word: WOW! I wasn't going to write a review because I posted another GILI review the other day and it received no replies so figured people may just not care about reviews like I do. However I know this GILI Beaded Cross was a HOT item when it hit Lisa's FB page and it sold quickly so thought I'd post my opinion on it for those who may be interested.

Anyway, I have no idea why the beaded cross is not getting stellar reviews (I've read of a couple complaints). I think it is DIVINE in the Rose!! Yes, it is long and exaggerated and people should have realized that upon ordered this option versus the short one. The Rose is soft and really compliments any skin tone. The beads feel substantial and the smaller silver beads in between the rose ones set off a nice contrast. The SATIN beads was an excellent choice; it whispers the dramatic appearance instead of shouting if they were high polished.

My chain I do not find cheap looking at all. Granted I don't think I'm ever going to wear this cross on the chain because I truly believe this cross belongs on a black cord for it to really make a statement. The chain is of good quality though; it'll be nice to have to use for something else.

As for the cord that I read some people are complaining about… again, I have a very different opinion on that. Sometimes you gotta think outside of the box and not just go with what is given. If the cord is too long for some, then just buy another cord (they're super cheap everywhere!) and use that instead. But furthermore, I have a very petite neck so for me the cord Q provided is definitely too long for me too. The cross needs to sit up really high on the neck otherwise it may hang too low. What I did was just forgo the clasp and just tied it tight in the back of my neck. Worked perfectly!!! Such a chic looking piece and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Lisa nailed it!

When Lisa wore hers on the air I do recall hers being tied in the back of her neck too. I got a glimpse of it when she turned around and had her hair up. She probably was not wearing the exact cord that came with this cross but she did have it tied nonetheless instead of using a clasp. Using a clasp is going to be really tricky for this type of look.

Hope this review was helpful to you.

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Chi-town girl — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:24:46 GMT

Great details-thx for sharing & enjoy your new treasures!!!

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Chi-town girl — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:29:00 GMT

OT-do you have any scoop/info about the short slanted crystal cross? Is it only in silver?

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TrailBlazer05 — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:36:20 GMT

On 12/11/2014 Chi-town girl said: OT-do you have any scoop/info about the short slanted crystal cross? Is it only in silver?

Yikes! Had no idea another cross is coming?? I better go hide LOL.

Perhaps that one will be tomorrow or they're saving it for the actual show because I know lots of people were looking forward to purchasing some type of GILI cross.

I'll let you know if I hear of anything.

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Chi-town girl — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:45:55 GMT

On 12/11/2014 TrailBlazer05 said:
On 12/11/2014 Chi-town girl said: OT-do you have any scoop/info about the short slanted crystal cross? Is it only in silver?

Yikes! Had no idea another cross is coming?? I better go hide LOL.

Perhaps that one will be tomorrow or they're saving it for the actual show because I know lots of people were looking forward to purchasing some type of GILI cross.

I'll let you know if I hear of anything.

Lol-I happened to catch a GF pic of the crystal necklaces. One was elongated ; the other looks exactly the same except it is only 3"in length with the bottom cut in a slanted fashion. I only recall seeing the short one in silver, but perhaps it will be offered in the same 5 options. So is this the Posh gift to post fri at midnight? I heard the long sleeve zipper leather dress & pleated leather jacket are confirmed/saved for Friday.

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gardensla — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:56:22 GMT

Mine came today too and I'm in the 'Wow" camp with you! The quality of the satin finish and the attention to detail were exceptional. I bought the gold and the rose and both look like 14K.

While we all have different ideas of what looks cheap, I found the chain that came with the pendant to be quite nice and plan to use it with other pendants. As for the cord, yes it's long and like you I also just tied mine in the back--I think you could also make a few knots on both sides of the clasp and that would also take up the slack.

I have boxes of jewelry but nothing like this. It's rare to find something that's so original. I know this will be signature piece for me.

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vickie25 — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:26:37 GMT

Thank you for the review. I do appreciate it.

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Luvtoshopathome — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:33:58 GMT

It's so unfair that people who are not on facebook didn't have the opportunity to purchase this cross. I wàs definitely looking forward to purchasing it but now I guess I'm out of luck. I see the long crystal one will be on Lisa's show but at $229.99, I will not be purchasing it since it's not something you would wear everyday.

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gardensla — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:59:49 GMT

On 12/11/2014 luvtoshopathome said: It's so unfair that people who are not on facebook didn't have the opportunity to purchase this cross. I wàs definitely looking forward to purchasing it but now I guess I'm out of luck. I see the long crystal one will be on Lisa's show but at $229.99, I will not be purchasing it since it's not something you would wear everyday.

I'm sorry you missed out on this item but you do realize that you don't need your own Facebook account to view a public page such as Lisa's QVC page and click on a link posted there?

Even if this had been shown on air with only 1000 available someone would have been disappointed, so I guess I don't see that it matters whether it debuted on FB or here.

The fault lies with QVC's reluctance to order in great quantity.

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beachgirl4 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:39:46 GMT

Ordered the long in gold, can't wait to get it.

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joeygirl — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 02:33:53 GMT

Well I was fortunate to be on Lisa's Facebook page when she announced it would be available 7:00pm that evening I ordered the long yellow cross. I waited for almost a year for it. It came on Thursday.....broken and in pieces. The pendant was packaged in a plastic bag....all crumbled up! So, I am just as frustrated and disappointed as those who didn't get the opportunity to order one. Since there is no more inventory of the cross, I don't have one either.

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Swanhilde — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 06:15:17 GMT

trailblazer05: a quick question?

I bought the short cross and my cross is very rigid. It does not move at all. From the photos, the long one looks like it has some movement. Is that the case in person?

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ByTheBay — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 07:24:16 GMT

On 12/13/2014 Swanhilde said:
trailblazer05: a quick question?

I bought the short cross and my cross is very rigid. It does not move at all. From the photos, the long one looks like it has some movement. Is that the case in person?

Hi Swanhilde. Since TB hasn't come back to this thread, thought I'd chime in. Yes, the elongated section of the cross does indeed move freely.

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Sunnycorle — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:29:36 GMT

A friend of mine got the cross too! So glad its a winner. I got the cuff with the turn key lock and its stunning!! Got it in the Rose and I am in love with it!

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kucrush — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:46:58 GMT

I went with the shorter cross in gold and it is GORGEOUS!!! I know I would have loved the longer one as well (I love bold and different jewelry)! I'm wearing mine to a Christmas party tonight! ??

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LArruda — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:30:46 GMT

So happy to hear the positive reviews for this brushed bronze cross. I ordered the long version in gold and am patiently awaiting its' arrival. I also ordered the long Posh black crystal cross and since canceled that order after I've read ALL NEGATIVE REVIEWS!!

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darcy3 — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 01:05:48 GMT

I am on WL for the black but I truly cannot decide which color to order...pondering the rose. I am glad you like your cross. I think it is so beautiful and I hope I am able to get one eventually. I missed out on the FB notice...

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morganjen — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 20:17:21 GMT

I received my long silver one today! It's gorgeous! My rose gold one is on its way. It's too bad it was a limited edition.