topic Bellezza Hoops- Where Are They Manufactured? in Today's Special Value

Bellezza Hoops- Where Are They Manufactured?

KewVeeSeaANDme — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:57:32 GMT

Hi! Would anyone happen to know where (historically) the Bellezza Bronze hoops (Today's Special) are made? I just live chatted through hsn.com and was told by a rep they don't have that information. I'd imagine with the vague "Italian-inspired" description these are not made in Italy, but just thought I'd check!

For instance, this rep on now with Nomination Italy is clearly talking about how these items are made in Italy. For Bellezza, it seems like some listings indicate made in Italy while others do not.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:05:00 GMT

Some of the Belleza jewelry is made in Italy and some of it is "Italian-inspired". Paul Woods, the Belleza rep, said it was made in Italy and some of the items have that listed in their descriptions while others don't. It's bronze and some of it is plated with 'tones' of gold colors. None of the items I saw on the website says it has any kind of real gold plating on it. It's all done in gold tones...whatever that is.

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KewVeeSeaANDme — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:11:45 GMT

@SilleeMee Thank you! Did he say that about them being made in Italy today? I feel like I'm just missing the parts of the presentation with descriptions and just get the talk about the look compared to gold, the cost of cold, etc.

Haha! Yes, the old "gold tone"! Also, did we all sell our gold?

Re: Bellezza Hoops- Where Are They Manufactured?

SilleeMee — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:14:30 GMT

@KewVeeSeaANDme

I haven't watched Paul today so I don't know what he has said about being made in Italy.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:25:05 GMT

A few of the Belleza pieces are sterling silver (joints only) and and some are all 14K gold. That's evident in the prices but no mention of where those were made either.

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traveler — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:46:13 GMT

You should mention it is on HSN. Since I only shop QVC I had no idea what you were talking about.

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cindyNC — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:30:10 GMT

I was looking at these and they just don't appeal to me. I think it's the sizes offered. I used to purchase a fair amount of jewelry from HSN but not any longer. I go more to Etsy or sometimes Macy's

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Shelbelle — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:03:22 GMT

I like these hoops but the small is too small for me and the large is too large, they should have had a medium size. I am confused about the bronze, is it bronze with 18k gold over like Moda al Mossimo on JTV, or Toscana on SHQ, or is this just bronze, with nothing over it . And what is it that causes the bronze to look like silver in the silver ones. The HSN description just says goldtone and silvertone.

Re: Bellezza Hoops- Where Are They Manufactured?

KewVeeSeaANDme — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:58:05 GMT

@SilleeMee Thanks for the prompt reply!

@traveler I would, but many post about HSN stuff throughout here; further, the HSN forum is fairly dead https://community.hsn.com/forums/jewelry/

Sounds like we're all in the same boat about composition and origins!

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alohakz — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:26:55 GMT

since he never said made in Italy during the presentation...it could be thailand

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LindaSal — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:52:23 GMT

@KewVeeSeaANDme I have several pieces of Bellezza jewelry and mine are all made in Italy. I believe the pieces are all goldtone and silvertone over bronze. I use mine for travel as I don't like to bring my expensive jewelry. This line is nice quality, I've had no issues with any of mine and I have a few earrings,necklaces, ankle bracelet and a watch.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:33:51 GMT

Paul said the bronze metal comes from Italy, the designs are Italian inspired but he did not say the jewelry was made in Italy.

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Kindaglitzy — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:26:59 GMT

Interesting that the country of origin is not on the product description. The one time I purchased a pair they did not agree with my ears causing an allergic reaction so I donated them.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:39:06 GMT

@Kindaglitzy wrote:
Interesting that the country of origin is not on the product description. The one time I purchased a pair they did not agree with my ears causing an allergic reaction so I donated them.

That might be b/c the jewelry has more than one place of origin and that the materials come from different places and different manufacturers in different countries. A conglomerate of sorts.

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alohakz — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:59:06 GMT

reminds me of the 'American Leather Handbags' that aren't made in America

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10sluvr — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:32:23 GMT

i've watched him a few times but never bought anything. It's probably just me, but i get a slick salesman vibe from him and i just don't trust much that he says.

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alohakz — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:35:22 GMT

@10sluvr i got the same vibes about him