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Let's DISCUSS: Judith Ripka February 2017 visit(s)--what are you getting/interested in?... :)

LuckyPeach — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 18:05:24 GMT

Well, hopefully winter is winding down for most Ripkanistas and retail therapy beckons. Here in SoCal, we got through some miserable rainstorms (rain isn't like the Midwest, for example--here, it is like a monsoon with buckets of water falling from the sky) and are expecting another Sunday night.. Construction is often poor here (all homes are pricey in SoCal), so many suffer leaks regardless whether you have an average home or super expensive. Here, Spring comes earlier, so the daffodils are up, which is a plus. How are you all feeling in general? I feel demoralized, but physical strength is better.

Here's the listed shows: Sunday, February 5: 4-6AM Eastern Standard Time (1-3AM Pacific Standard Time); 6-8PM EST (3-5PM PST). Also announced: Wednesday, February 15: 1-3AM EST (February 14, 10PM-Midnight PST);1-3PM EST (10AM-Noon PST). Sometimes, I've seen the later planned shows are subject to change, so check them to make sure the stated schedule stays firm.

Please share what's up with you and which JR designs are tickling your fancy. Take care~Peach

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gtx — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 18:44:01 GMT

Hello Dear Peach, I'm feeling happy today for some reason. The weather here in DFW is very warm for a couple days and then freezing for a few days. As long as we get to see the sun occasionally, it helps. Looking forward to spring but not the hail storms and tornadoes we get in this area.

I did some serious shopping recently when items were marked waaay down. I got the 60 inch tri-color chain necklace that can be worn separately or all together. I love it!

The front facing hoop earrings

Ashcher cut band ring

Sterling Blue topaz bangle...sooo beautiful. I wear it with a darker blue topaz ring and my silver bangles and also with gold bangles.

I haven't really looked closely at the new items but look forward to seeing the upcoming shows.

Good to hear from you.

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pupwhipped — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 19:16:13 GMT

@gtx, if you don't mind, could you tell me a little more about the three tri colored necklaces? The reviews are a bit mixed on this item. You said you love yours. I'm thinking about buying them. Do you wear them together or mostly separate?

Thanks for any info.

pup

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gtx — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:08:36 GMT

Hello Pup

I know some of the reviews say they are too lightweight. They aren't heavy but just the right weight for me. I wear them all three conneted and wrapped around three times so that all three colors show. I liked the way Christine, the Ripka representative showed them on the video. Someone complained that some of the links weren't closed. I haven't noticed any of my links being like that.There are many possibilities of ways to wear. I especially like that they look like Ripka and not just another gold or silver chain.I really love them.

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pupwhipped — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:33:26 GMT

@gtx, thank you so very much for the reply. I think they look so very pretty on the video. I also like that you get all three colors. I am reaaaaally tempted.

Thanks again and I hope you continue to enjoy your lovely necklaces.

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LuckyPeach — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 06:00:09 GMT

@gtx wrote:
Hello Dear Peach, I'm feeling happy today for some reason. The weather here in DFW is very warm for a couple days and then freezing for a few days. As long as we get to see the sun occasionally, it helps. Looking forward to spring but not the hail storms and tornadoes we get in this area.

I did some serious shopping recently when items were marked waaay down. I got the 60 inch tri-color chain necklace that can be worn separately or all together. I love it!
The front facing hoop earrings
Ashcher cut band ring
Sterling Blue topaz bangle...sooo beautiful. I wear it with a darker blue topaz ring and my silver bangles and also with gold bangles.

I haven't really looked closely at the new items but look forward to seeing the upcoming shows.

Good to hear from you.

GTX, you're feeling happy? Well, given what's going on in the world, that's a genuine reason to celebrate! Glad to hear it!!

Being from Chicago, I hear you about tornados. So scary. I've seen a couple in my time, making their way across a cornfield. And hail can do so much damage, so quickly, especially on a car. Here it is earthquakes and I've only felt a couple of small shakers. All of the above make the heart beat faster, don't you think?

I'm glad that you love all of your new JR goodies. I have the tri-color chain myself and love the idea, but prefer more gram weight. On the rest you mentioned, I need J-numbers to be sure which designs they are. The JRQ line has grown so big, I can no longer keep track!! I appreciate your enthusiasm because I know from experience there's not much better than receiving a Ripka haul.

As far as JRQ new, I see a lot of pieces re-done in rose gold clad and several solid gold designs. I wish JR would make the Dew Drop designs in gold/Diamonds a permanent part of the collection because I think most Ripkanistas would get them eventually with the right price and enough easy pays, haha.

Take care and thanks for posting~Peach

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LuckyPeach — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 06:25:50 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
@gtx, thank you so very much for the reply. I think they look so very pretty on the video. I also like that you get all three colors. I am reaaaaally tempted.

Thanks again and I hope you continue to enjoy your lovely necklaces.

Pupwhipped, I think for the current price of $159, (there was "As Is" at $129.), the necklace set is OK. I did keep mine but haven't posted a review.

It is 60" with 80 grams which sounds like a lot but if you consider a good 18"-20" JRQ necklace used to weigh 50 grams. A seriously solid one of hers is closer to 100 grams, then you get a honest picture. The links on the tri-color are hollow, too, in contrast so you have a bigger look. When you lay it down, it sounds like Rudolph's bells ringing during the holidays. It is definitely a tinkling sound.

I know many Ripkanistas don't like a heavy feel and prefer the more delicate jewels because the weight feels uncomfortable on their body. Hope this helps in your decision. Best wishes and thanks for posting~Peach

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pupwhipped — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 14:01:50 GMT

Hey, @LuckyPeach. Thanks so much for your reply, too, about the necklaces! Well, I woke up this morning and caved...I caved in a big way. Ha! I ordered the necklaces and two other items, J323385 in lemon quartz

and J328078

I already have this ring in silver and I love it. I kept waiting for the price to go down on the gold clad but it never has, so I gave up and got it. And the enhancer at the clearance price seemed okay...I've always liked it. Anyway, I decided with Judith coming on later I better get while the getting was good. Things do sell out when you least expect it......or when you wanted it the most.

Best to you and thanks for your reply!

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gtx — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 17:59:16 GMT

Pup and Peach, thanks for your replies. Pup I really like the additional items you selected. Don't you just love clearance prices!

The item numbers for the pieces I purchased are as follows:

J321933 Blue topaz bangle bracelet. The stones are light blue. I stack it with some darker blue pieces.

J331272 Tri-color 60 inch necklace

J58109 Ascher cut band ring. It is beautful but I'm still deciding if I will keep

J322654 Hoop earrings

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Sammycat1 — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 20:38:48 GMT

Hi Peach,

Good to see you! Our winter in PA has been warm and almost free of snow.

I received my 3 stone morganite ring by Judith when it was marked down on sale....and it's gorgeous! I hate orange undertones in a lot of morganite, but this is true blush pink. So I'm cut off for awhile.

Tonight I'll be watching the Super Bowl with DH...his beloved New England Patriots are playing, so I'll be doing some sneak peeks ofvthe 6 p.m. show on my nook!

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LuckyPeach — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:31:14 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
Hey, @LuckyPeach. Thanks so much for your reply, too, about the necklaces! Well, I woke up this morning and caved...I caved in a big way. Ha! I ordered the necklaces and two other items, J323385 in lemon quartz
and J328078

I already have this ring in silver and I love it. I kept waiting for the price to go down on the gold clad but it never has, so I gave up and got it. And the enhancer at the clearance price seemed okay...I've always liked it. Anyway, I decided with Judith coming on later I better get while the getting was good. Things do sell out when you least expect it......or when you wanted it the most.

Best to you and thanks for your reply!
Pupwhipped, may I ask which sort of pup? We have three Yorkies who run the show, all rescues. We saw "A Dog's Purpose" today, and cried, of course (even DH). It's an OK film but we'd be fine just watching dogs run around--our weakness!

Congrats on your JR buys (and the photos) . I always like it when I get to hear about JRQ "stuff" I don't have so I can see another opinion. Nice picks! I'll be very interested to hear what you think about the tri-color when you see it in person. Take care~Peach

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LuckyPeach — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:44:32 GMT

@Sammycat1 wrote:
Hi Peach,

Good to see you! Our winter in PA has been warm and almost free of snow.

I received my 3 stone morganite ring by Judith when it was marked down on sale....and it's gorgeous! I hate orange undertones in a lot of morganite, but this is true blush pink. So I'm cut off for awhile.

Tonight I'll be watching the Super Bowl with DH...his beloved New England Patriots are playing, so I'll be doing some sneak peeks ofvthe 6 p.m. show on my nook!

Sammycat, hi! Congrats on the Morganite ring. I know that's a serious one and glad to hear the stones meet your expectations. This is one line where it can go either way. Did you see the new Panther animal cuff? Holy smokes, wow, what a design!

DH has the game playing in the background so we just heard Lady Gaga play all of her hits. I like her. I believe many feel your DH's team will win. I'm not a football person and my DH is more involved in the college teams. For me, the Oscars are one of my favorite days of the year--very exciting. I have never gone, but when I was a critic, got to go to the Emmys.

Still a lot of knuckle biting here, getting through each week, YIKES! The constant JRQ LTS have been killing me. Take care and tell DH hi. My DH is hanging in there. Take care~Peach

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pupwhipped — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 02:03:41 GMT

Hey @LuckyPeach. Our pup of choice has always been the Cairn Terrier. Hubby and I have had five of them. But we've also taken in some stray dogs, too. A Momma black labrador and her starving to death little puppy, a terrier mix my husband found abandoned in a rural park, and a beagle mix who had heart worms. At one point in time we had six dogs all living inside our home...a bit of a zoo. Ha! Now, we only have one Cairn. Losing the others has really taken a toll on me. Hubby and I have no children so our dogs have always been our babies. Miss them one and all.

Best to you, Peach!

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LuckyPeach — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:48:41 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
Hey @LuckyPeach. Our pup of choice has always been the Cairn Terrier. Hubby and I have had five of them. But we've also taken in some stray dogs, too. A Momma black labrador and her starving to death little puppy, a terrier mix my husband found abandoned in a rural park, and a beagle mix who had heart worms. At one point in time we had six dogs all living inside our home...a bit of a zoo. Ha! Now, we only have one Cairn. Losing the others has really taken a toll on me. Hubby and I have no children so our dogs have always been our babies. Miss them one and all.

Best to you, Peach!

Pupwhipped~ Glad to talk to another JR lover and a dog parent on top of that! Cairns are very nice. There was another Ripkanista who used Cairn as her nic and she loved them, too. DH and I are the same as you...the dogs are our kids. That's so wonderful that you both took in strays. One of our regular outings is to the local shelter, which is always full because we live in a heavily-populated area (the whole LA area is *at least* 13 million!). Because we adopt from the shelter (and one time a lady waiting in line just gave us her Yorkie after we talked for a while--he turned out to be ill, but made it for 2 1/2 years), often the dog is older. I totally get the toll it takes when they get ill and go to the Rainbow Bridge. I have to say, I thought I was sad but OK until I posted about it here on the Ripka board, two losses over the years and the responses literally saved me. I'll be forever grateful for that. The pain can be so tremendous. About six months ago we adopted a five-pound Yorkie girl who was in the killing pen at the shelter. It was so close. She needed surgery and now is doing great. I think she's about 10 but acts 5. I give her alternative treatments and feel optimistic she'll go for some time. Thanks for sharing! Take care~Peach

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LuckyPeach — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:56:27 GMT

MickD, just checking in with you. I see the thought police are doing their thing. Let me know if you were able to connect with Kap who has my info. I will be calling the Prez Office of the Q soon. Hope all is well. What do you think of that new Panther cuff? Pretty spectacular IMHO. Another short visit next week. I still cannot play any videos since the changeover so I have to rely on photos. So many things are less with the changeover that haven't been addressed. The supplements have made a real difference with my eye issues! Take care~Peach

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pupwhipped — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:57:47 GMT

Hey @LuckyPeach, @Sammycat1, and @gtx. Got a question for you all if you don't mind. I just got my ring that I posted about earlier in this thread. I ordered a size 6 and the ring I received is at least a size 9...maybe even 10. It's HUGE! It's too big even on my thumb! When something like this happens to you, do you call customer service and tell them about it, or do you just send the item back and note the problem? I've already got another size six in my cart to order cause I really love this ring and want to make sure I get one. I'm just curious how you girls handle stuff like this.

Thanks for any thoughts!

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Sammycat1 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 20:21:09 GMT

@pupwhippedwhen it's a piece that has been around a while or was very popular or that I'll be screaming if I don't get it because I love it that much, I just order a new one rather than worry about going back and forth with an exchange.

But if that's not an issue, I send it back and request an exchange. It's certainly cheaper because the error was theirs, and you don't have to pay the return postage -- just use their label and it will not cost you anything.

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pupwhipped — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:21:45 GMT

Thanks, @Sammycat1. I did go ahead and order the ring for a second time as I really do want it. I showed my husband the ring QVC sent me and it was even a little loose on his thumb! The ring is huge! Not even remotely close to the size 6 I ordered. Grrrrrrrrr!!!

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LuckyPeach — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 07:51:19 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
Hey @LuckyPeach, @Sammycat1, and @gtx. Got a question for you all if you don't mind. I just got my ring that I posted about earlier in this thread. I ordered a size 6 and the ring I received is at least a size 9...maybe even 10. It's HUGE! It's too big even on my thumb! When something like this happens to you, do you call customer service and tell them about it, or do you just send the item back and note the problem? I've already got another size six in my cart to order cause I really love this ring and want to make sure I get one. I'm just curious how you girls handle stuff like this.

Thanks for any thoughts!

Pupwhipped, that's a real pain and has happened to me. I see that you already ordered another ring to replace. If the ring is sold out in the size I want, I'd consider having it sized by my jeweler (if it is a style where the stones won't pop out with sizing) and calling the Q for a partial credit due to their error. Please let us know how it works out for you. Take care~Peach