topic Re: Too much Turquoise in Jewelry

Too much Turquoise

ellaphant — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 22:49:25 GMT

Too much for my taste, and I don't care for the uninspired and bland designs.

Like many of you, I used to so enjoy GEM DAY. Not today's shows. Too bad!

Re: Too much Turquoise

Jugtown — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 22:55:29 GMT

I can never get enough turquoise. I like a little mo pizzaz in the designs than they're showing today though.

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PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:03:02 GMT

I agree from the tsv and on down the line. Turq isn't even popular like it used to be IMO.

Can't afford hardly anything else in any of the other shows either - hundreds of dollars to THOUSANDS of dollars - highway robbery. These all day jewelry/gem days aren't worth my time of even watching. Used to be, I could and did scoop up a lot of pieces in years gone by but it's too expensive to window shop even.

Re: Too much Turquoise

Krimpette — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:03:55 GMT

Does everything have to be sleeping beauty turquoise? Does the other turquoise (with matrix) have no place in jewelry lines these days? Much as I like turquoise, I'm quite weary of sleeping beauty turquoise at this point…..it's all over the place! Another Druzy? Black Spinel?

Re: Too much Turquoise

colliegirls — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:12:25 GMT

There is no such thing as a bad Gem Day, anything is a relief from the poop they have been showing and selling lately.

Re: Too much Turquoise

DoneTryin — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:23:47 GMT

They're trying to unload all that Sleeping Beauty stuff they bought & are claiming to be in short supply. HSN is doing it, too.

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Coco Butter Bean — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:25:53 GMT

I ADORE turquoise and wear it year round. However, although the Sleeping Beauty is beautiful, sometimes it looks like plastic to me when there is absolutely no matrix. Having picked up several amazing turquoise pieces in Mexico, I have grown to appreciate the interest that matrix adds.

Re: Too much Turquoise

DoneTryin — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:29:18 GMT

On 1/8/2015 Lanikins said:
I ADORE turquoise and wear it year round. However, although the Sleeping Beauty is beautiful, sometimes it looks like plastic to me when there is absolutely no matrix. Having picked up several amazing turquoise pieces in Mexico, I have grown to appreciate the interest that matrix adds.

I thought I was the only person who thinks the turq without matrix looks like plastic. I, too, much prefer the more rugged, nugget-y look of the turq with matrix!

Re: Too much Turquoise

ellaphant — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:35:46 GMT

On 1/8/2015 VCamp2748 said:
On 1/8/2015 Lanikins said:
I ADORE turquoise and wear it year round. However, although the Sleeping Beauty is beautiful, sometimes it looks like plastic to me when there is absolutely no matrix. Having picked up several amazing turquoise pieces in Mexico, I have grown to appreciate the interest that matrix adds.

I thought I was the only person who thinks the turq without matrix looks like plastic. I, too, much prefer the more rugged, nugget-y look of the turq with matrix!

Agree with you both! I do like turquoise especially w the matrix, and I have several pieces. But not liking what's offered today!

Re: Too much Turquoise

mnmom — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:49:08 GMT

I prefer turquoise with matrix too. The SB is pretty, but as mentioned, can look fake.

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mwells — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:50:39 GMT

I agree. Turquoise is the most boring stone. You have to put some sparkle around it.

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Chrystaltree2 — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:58:50 GMT

I love turquoise, I've been collecting turquoise jewelry for 20 something years. I prefer turq with the matrix and I like unique pieces in heavy sterling silver. I don't care for Sleeping Beautiy and I really, really don't like little "dots" of turquoise in bland settings.

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CalminHeart — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:05:01 GMT

I love turquoise!!! But I only wear gold. I have a gorgeous Michael V. 14k turquoise ring from Shop. I bought a very nice cross from Q many years ago that has a lot of gold and perfect turquoise. I have a pair of gold earrings but have been watching for a new pair for a 2-3 years and just haven't found what I want. I did order a small 14k turquoise pendant at midnight but am not sure it's what I'm really after. We'll see when it arrives.

I'm not fond of all the silver and a lot of the styles today but I know that's the way things go now.

Re: Too much Turquoise

jackthebear — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:17:28 GMT

I agree with most of you the SB does look plastic and some matrix adds interest

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stevieb — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 01:38:56 GMT

I agree. Too much turquoise and too much Sleeping Beauty turquoise... No matter what they're selling, it seems they just lack variety.

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colliegirls — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 02:18:34 GMT

Turquoise is a very flattering color on most people. I think it is very eye catching, especially on a necklace but on every piece. I have that Ecclissi watch in sterling, it is gorgeous!

Re: Too much Turquoise

turtle52 — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 02:32:03 GMT

I think that QVC has been trying to whip people into a frenzy by saying that the mines have closed. They have been saying that it is very valuable, desirable and rare because of this. In reality, it seems like there is a lot of it left since jewelry makers hoarded it before the mines closed. Now they have a LOT to unload and so they have been pushing it all day.

Re: Too much Turquoise

ellaphant — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 02:59:28 GMT

On 1/8/2015 turtle52 said:
I think that QVC has been trying to whip people into a frenzy by saying that the mines have closed. They have been saying that it is very valuable, desirable and rare because of this. In reality, it seems like there is a lot of it left since jewelry makers hoarded it before the mines closed. Now they have a LOT to unload and so they have been pushing it all day.

HSN does the same thing.. ' THE MINES HAVE CLOSED!!' LOL

Re: Too much Turquoise

stevieb — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 03:13:56 GMT

Yes the mine IS closed and now, gasp, the bucket is empty... Does this mean we finally get a break from all the Sleeping Beauty? Somehow I don't think so...

Re: Too much Turquoise

colliegirls — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 03:22:02 GMT

I don't care if they show jewelry made from dog doo, it is still better than the boring shows from the holidays.