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Have to check....

smarty — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:16:13 GMT

my jewelry box, but isn't this an oldie but goodie??? J321024 (25, 26)?

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Beach Baby 1 — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:21:41 GMT

It does look like something she did way, way back. But according to her blog she is digging in the archives to bring back some of her most popular items. It will be on Thursdays. Of course, older styles, today's prices!!!

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newjerseygirl — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:31:58 GMT

J75688

http://www.qvc.com/.product.J75688.html?sc=J75688-ISRC

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Sammycat1 — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:17:00 GMT

I own this and paid $99 for it.

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smarty — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:25:55 GMT

Sammy, I have it too...but I don't recall how much it was. And NJ Girl you are amazing. That's for the info about the blog WB.

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Sammycat1 — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 04:03:06 GMT

On 3/3/2015 smarty said:
Sammy, I have it too...but I don't recall how much it was. And NJ Girl you are amazing. That's for the info about the blog WB.

I bought it when it was brand new and an OTO for $99 and change. Oh, those were the days!

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newjerseygirl — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 04:10:30 GMT

On 3/3/2015 Sammycat1 said:
On 3/3/2015 smarty said:
Sammy, I have it too...but I don't recall how much it was. And NJ Girl you are amazing. That's for the info about the blog WB.

I bought it when it was brand new and an OTO for $99 and change. Oh, those were the days!

Yes, those were the days, getting a beautiful gemstone bracelet for $99.

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oceanviewTL — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 05:24:56 GMT

$99 - wow, you are lucky ladies!

Can you tell us, what is on the back side of the stones? Are they double-sided or is it plain silver on the back side when the bracelet flips over, or ??

Thank you!

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Sakuya — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:51:05 GMT

I don't believe the increase in silver cost has gone up 400%, has it? I know prices increase but the new price of over $400 is a bit much. It is a very pretty bracelet but I am not willing to pay that price for it. There was a time I wouldn't care but I'm trying to make better decisions and not get sucked in. I do like the colors of the stones and it is a very springy, fun bracelet.

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Sammycat1 — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:04:52 GMT

On 3/3/2015 oceanviewTL said:
$99 - wow, you are lucky ladies!

Can you tell us, what is on the back side of the stones? Are they double-sided or is it plain silver on the back side when the bracelet flips over, or ??

Thank you!

The stones are not double-sided, thankfully, so there is no annoying flip action. They are backed like her rings are: solid silver with a punched-out fleur-de-lis so you can access the stones for cleaning. Only one station behind a stone is solid; this has her hallmark stamped on it and it's near the clasp to provide stability. I have the 8 inch size and it has 7 gemstones.

At its widest, this is @ 3/8 inch but it's weighty for its size and so well designed that it doesn't flip (and I buy my bracelets a little bigger to allow some drape). It's one of her masterpieces, IMO.

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Qshopper1991 — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:28:15 GMT

On 3/4/2015 Sakuya said: I don't believe the increase in silver cost has gone up 400%, has it? I know prices increase but the new price of over $400 is a bit much. It is a very pretty bracelet but I am not willing to pay that price for it. There was a time I wouldn't care but I'm trying to make better decisions and not get sucked in. I do like the colors of the stones and it is a very springy, fun bracelet.

I agree. JR's prices are excessive. $99 isn't bad. I would have purchased it right now if it was available at that price.

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judyakm — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:34:16 GMT

I actually prefer the new design over the former, but I will not pay $300-400 for new items unless they are something very very special or unique...I have iconic JR2 cuffs, the my favorite 2 are "The Newport" that I paid that around $400 - $500 for elsewhere; they have gold and diamond accents and are treasures to me. They were worth every $ I paid for them!!!

I still am an devoted Ripkanista but this is the perspective that keeps me from the BGB these days...just my 2 cents!

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Beach Baby 1 — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 22:51:39 GMT

On 3/4/2015 judyakm said:
I actually prefer the new design over the former, but I will not pay $300-400 for new items unless they are something very very special or unique...I have iconic JR2 cuffs, the my favorite 2 are "The Newport" that I paid that around $400 - $500 for elsewhere; they have gold and diamond accents and are treasures to me. They were worth every $ I paid for them!!!

I still am an devoted Ripkanista but this is the perspective that keeps me from the BGB these days...just my 2 cents!

I am with you Judy.....add up a few of her pieces and I could go to Europe for a week!! It all boils down to how much you love and wear a piece. As you said, it's worth every dime. If we buy just to buy and admire it in a jewelry box, we need an intervention and I did a few years ago. Not only with JR but with couture Bixby. I've liquidated all of it save a few JR2 pieces and I've just bought the oval Black spinel clearance watch which is stunning. I'll watch her shows when I can but I will have to sit on my hands!!! Take care.

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newjerseygirl — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 04:22:16 GMT

Judith mentions this bracelet in her recent Blog:

http://community.qvc.com/blogs/judith-ripka/topic/495838/unmistakably-judith-march-edition.aspx

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Sammycat1 — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:27:48 GMT

Even if they knocked $100 off the current $400+ price tag, the price increase is obscene on this item.

Don't be fooled by comparing pics of the original to the current design -- thinking that the newer/current version has superior stones. The stones in my original bracelet are just as vibrant as in the current picture.

At least I'm glad she's bringing back some of her 'vintage' designs for those who want the opportunity to purchase them.