topic Re: Judith Ripka or Bronzo ?? in Jewelry

Judith Ripka or Bronzo ??

lovemyparrot — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:35:21 GMT

Which would you get? I've never tried Bronzo (but Veronese has always held up well for me). I have a couple of Judith's rings in sterling and diamonique and they are as nice as the day they arrived.

So, really, I would love to have your suggestions and/or comments !!

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Judith Ripka Sterling Verona Round Textured Coin Ring

J325795 Bronzo Italia 100 Lire Coin Scroll Design Ring

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Re: Judith Ripka or Bronzo ??

Apple Head — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:41:41 GMT

I wouldn't get either myself, but I think the Ripka looks nicer.

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yellowkitty — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 21:18:19 GMT

Ripka !

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author — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 21:22:07 GMT

Ripka!

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anisha — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 21:35:30 GMT

Ripka definitely. The Ripka ring costs more but it is sterling silver.

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stevieb — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:19:35 GMT

Each to their own. I ordered this Ripka ring. I've ordered several Bronzo rings in the past and all of them have been disappoting.

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darcy3 — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:42:44 GMT

I think the best thing is to get both. I got thebronzo one tonight but I am going to get those Ripka pieces before too long. I think it is wise to get coins whenever you can. Ripkas said these were authentic ancient coins. I remember at one point Lisa said she bought every coin that QVC sold. I thought that was a wise way to spend jewelry dollars. You are buying a piece of history - can't go wrong. I consider Lisa a very smart person who has been exposed to a plethora of experts and vendors and I don't think she would make an unwise jewelry purchase. But the bottom line is...does it spark joy? As long as you love it you will never go wrong.

Re: Judith Ripka or Bronzo ??

culebra — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 01:33:22 GMT

Buy the Ripka. I have a pair of earrings as well as an enhancer from Ripka's first iteration of the coin jewelry. It all looks as good today as it did years ago. It is quite substantive also.

Re: Judith Ripka or Bronzo ??

lovemyparrot — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 02:42:33 GMT

Well, I originally saw the Ripka one and it definitely spoke to me (I have a couple of Lira coin pieces - a pendant and a bracelet - I think they are silver and really need a lot of polishing to keep from tarnishing!!) - then, with the Vicenza day, this Bronzo ring appeared - the price is good BUT, I think I will go with my first thoughts - and all your posts - thanks !!! So, Judith R - it is !!!

Re: Judith Ripka or Bronzo ??

faeriemoon — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 12:11:18 GMT

I would get the Ripka. I don't care for Bronzo at all.

Re: Judith Ripka or Bronzo ??

Pitzel — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:14:51 GMT

@lovemyparrot wrote:
Which would you get? I've never tried Bronzo (but Veronese has always held up well for me). I have a couple of Judith's rings in sterling and diamonique and they are as nice as the day they arrived.

So, really, I would love to have your suggestions and/or comments !!

J323190
Judith Ripka Sterling Verona Round Textured Coin Ring

J325795 Bronzo Italia 100 Lire Coin Scroll Design Ring
Hot Pick: New This Week!

I have the Ripka and I love it. I'd get the Ripka.

Re: Judith Ripka or Bronzo ??

Chrystaltree2 — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:47:20 GMT

Jewelry is personal; what appeals to one woman will not necessarily appeal to another woman. Buy what you like. I personally, do not own an Judith Ripka pieces. They are a little to "ornate" for me but the real reason is that I don't care for a lot cz's in my jewelry. She uses too much Diamonique for me. The second reason is that I won't pay her prices for inexpensive stones. I don't own a lot of Bronzo and the pieces that I do own are in the yellow Bronzo and that looks and has the weight of real gold. When gold prices shot through the roof several years ago, I sold my heavy "serious" gold pieces. I can't replace them at today's prices for gold. I wouldn't anyway. Bronzo works well for me. I get the bold looks I like at prices I can easily afford. My jewelry is all for enjoyment; I don't view it as an investment. I'm not going to sell it to anyone. There is the "I only wear real gold" contingent but that's a generational thing. If my lovely Mom was still with us, she'd be going eeewwwwww to Bronzo to....lol Because, to her "bronze" would mean something totally different from what Bronzo really is.