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Let's DISCUSS: Judith Ripka July 2015 visit--what are you getting/interested in?... :)

LuckyPeach — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 02:59:59 GMT

How is everyone adjusting to the new JR board? Better, I hope! We've had a weather reprieve from the roasting 100-degree temps for nearly a week now and it has been wonderful to have -20 degrees less in the San Gabriel Valley and cloudy mornings to boot...

So nice to have a visit from our Queen and a TSV bracelet as well...

Here's the schedule: Thursday, July 9, 11PM-Midnight Eastern Standard Time (8-9PM Pacific Standard Time); Friday, July 10 Midnight-2AM EST (Thursday 9-11PM PST); 3-4AM EST (Midnight-1AM PST); 4-6PM EST (1-3PM PST).

So, please share what tickles your fancy, and what you decide to get plus what is happening if you wish. Thanks in advance for posting! ~Peach

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LuckyPeach — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:08:49 GMT

Are any Ripkanistas getting the OTO J55605, Triple oval Hessonite or Iolite or Chrome Diopside rings with 4 E/Ps?

Hmmmm, tempting... carat weights are more on the petite end...2.00-2.50 ctw. Nice looking gems! ~Peach

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MickD — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 04:32:03 GMT

Hi Peachy! I just ordered the tsv in the rose and the yellow. I hope you and yours are doing well.....I am glad for the cloudy mornings as of late. Last night it actually sprinkled!

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littleone2 — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:50:11 GMT

Hi LuckyPeach and Ripkanistas,

So nice to have a TSV from Judith (and so reasonably priced). Wow, LuckyPeach, you are having a major heat streak there. So far we've had a coolish July. I hope it is warm and dry for my granddaughter's birthday party on the 19th as it is an outdoor gathering by the lake.

How are you feeling, LuckyPeach?

I'm still trying to pay off my easy pays from easy pay day (I usually just have one or two items on easy pay at a time, and I think I have four going right now). Thus, I'm planning on not purchasing this visit. (Things don't always go as planned though!) I do have a few reviews I need to add to the review thread.

I hope everyone is enjoying the shows and their summer.

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Pamula — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:17:00 GMT

Hi! Thanks for the schedule!

I bought 3 TSVs(one for my Mom). I have the cluster earrings so I bought the matching necklace and a couple of the rings(six hearts ring in rose and the 5 stone ring in silver). I really am debating about the silver byzantine necklace, ugh... Have watching the live show!!!!!! Wish I were there!

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Pamula — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:26:05 GMT

Nice to see all the Ripkanistas today and love the shout out!!! Looks like so much fun!!!

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LuckyPeach — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:26:47 GMT

MickD, so nice to see you! I'm having more fatigue than usual (the darn CFS) but hanging in there. It's always nice when JR is here and there's a TSV! How are you doing? Yes, those cloudy mornings are nice, aren't they? California has this mythical reputation but too much of anything can be wearing. It can be nice to have a break from the sunshine. Being a Chicagoan I realize this sounds crazy. And I do understand that it was nice having those sprinkles. We missed them here.

Congrats on getting the rose and yellow TSVs. I'm looking at advance order for the blackened--something different... Take care~Peach

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Re: Let's DISCUSS: Judith Ripka July 2015 visit--what are you getting/interested in?... :)

LuckyPeach — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:37:17 GMT

@littleone2 wrote:
Hi LuckyPeach and Ripkanistas,
So nice to have a TSV from Judith (and so reasonably priced). Wow, LuckyPeach, you are having a major heat streak there. So far we've had a coolish July. I hope it is warm and dry for my granddaughter's birthday party on the 19th as it is an outdoor gathering by the lake.
How are you feeling, LuckyPeach?

I'm still trying to pay off my easy pays from easy pay day (I usually just have one or two items on easy pay at a time, and I think I have four going right now). Thus, I'm planning on not purchasing this visit. (Things don't always go as planned though!) I do have a few reviews I need to add to the review thread.

I hope everyone is enjoying the shows and their summer.

Littleone2, the heat here can get intense because it is sooooo dry. I prefer the moisture and humidity which I know you have. No worries here about rain until late fall--usually we don't even get a drop! Strange, right? I know it is a very different story in the Midwest. I remember lots of time having the Weather Channel on and praying that it wouldn't rain for an outdoor event. Crossing my fingers that your granddaughter's BD party is warm and dry out by the lake...!!

I'm hanging in there. How is your health going right now? Please update.

I hear you on the E/Ps. Probably my greatest weakness. I'm considering advance ordering the blackened TSV which won't count for a couple of months...lol!

Thanks in advance for reviews. I'm going full tilt on that this week...finally!

Take care and thanks for posting--nice to hear from you~~Peach

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LuckyPeach — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:44:48 GMT

@Pamula wrote:
Hi! Thanks for the schedule!
I bought 3 TSVs(one for my Mom). I have the cluster earrings so I bought the matching necklace and a couple of the rings(six hearts ring in rose and the 5 stone ring in silver). I really am debating about the silver byzantine necklace, ugh... Have watching the live show!!!!!! Wish I were there!

Pamula, hello!

Which of the TSVs did you get? Sounds like you have been busy. Cannot wait for all of your reviews. I still haven't gotten any of the six hearts pieces. No reason why. The live show would be a blast, wouldn't it?

What do you think of the cluster earrings (what is the J-number?) Do you know the gram weight of the byzantine necklaces?

Hope all is well and enjoy the shows! Take care~Peach

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Pamula — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:13:20 GMT

I bought my Mom the silver bracelet in average and I purchased the silver and rose in average. I don't know the grams weights but they are sure beautiful. J294560 for the cluster earrings in silver and J294765 in clad. Have a great day!

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songbird — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:38:21 GMT

I purchased the TSV in silver. It's on advanced order, so gods know when I'll get it.

I also ordered the Ripka 118 facet tennis bracelet. J296663. I don't know about this. A lot of the reveiws say that stones fall out of it, etc. Plus problems with the safety catch, etc. Is this the ice cube bracelet people talked about? Anyone have experience with this bracelet?

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Pamula — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:58:51 GMT

Hi, the ice cube bracelet is j276206. They both are so nice and pretty... I have the rolling tennis bracelet and I've not had any problems. In fact, I've not had any stones fall out ever, but I'm very gentle with my jewelry. As one poster said that Diamonique is guaranteed by QVC and can be repaired...

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LuckyPeach — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:34:53 GMT

@Pamula wrote:
I bought my Mom the silver bracelet in average and I purchased the silver and rose in average. I don't know the grams weights but they are sure beautiful. J294560 for the cluster earrings in silver and J294765 in clad. Have a great day!

Pamula, I think your Mom will love the silver Verona Byzantine! ITA that they are seriously beautiful. So, you got silver and rose for yourself...I caved on the Advance Orders for end of September in gold and blackened--guess we both covered all the bases! What really sold me is that the pave is on BOTH sides of the dangle heart. Nice!!

Thanks for the cluster J-numbers. (have to admit I'm not a fan of these new emoticons--very Middle School style, especially compared to the roster we used to have).

I like Judith's trademark jacket in the bright pink--very flattering on her. I think she had a bit of shoulder added to the jacket this time. I like that she has this trademark pattern of hers and has it made in so many fabrics. It is perfect to show off all of her jewels, too. Such an excellent idea! Take care~Peach

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LuckyPeach — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:48:48 GMT

@songbird wrote:
I purchased the TSV in silver. It's on advanced order, so gods know when I'll get it.

I also ordered the Ripka 118 facet tennis bracelet. J296663. I don't know about this. A lot of the reveiws say that stones fall out of it, etc. Plus problems with the safety catch, etc. Is this the ice cube bracelet people talked about? Anyone have experience with this bracelet?

Songbird1, I did the advance order, too, in blackened and gold. Time will fly and we'll enjoy it this fall. I don't really mind and think of it as something to look forward to.

Congrats on the tennis bracelet. Hopefully yours will be perfect. I think the thing is to the second you receive it, really run your fingers over each stone to see if they are in there tightly and give it a good testing wear. Also, if you *think* any of the stones seem a tad loose, I'd run it over immediately to a local jeweler to have the stones tightened. Then, you could feel secure with it.

Sorry to say that the Q's (clears throat) quality isn't what it should be. Today I just returned a Dweck piece which was missing stones for an exchange.

And, my local jeweler has done all sorts of things on JR's designs, lower priced and higher priced--doesn't matter, to fix them, ie. stone tightening, replacing earring posts, etc. I prefer, if I can, to avoid the exchange game and just have the jeweler tweak the smaller issues. However, other than a small DMQ stone, I refuse to try to replace a gemstone--just too difficult. Catches can be tightened, too.

Thanks for posting and hope this helps! May you get a perfect tennis bracelet!!!! ~Peach

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Pamula — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 22:20:49 GMT

Thanks, LuckyPeach! I agree with the emoticons. Yes, especially the diamonique on both sides. That was a biggie for me too!!! See you for tonight's show! Do you know who is in the hospital?

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songbird — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 00:14:43 GMT

@LuckyPeach wrote:
@songbird wrote:
I purchased the TSV in silver. It's on advanced order, so gods know when I'll get it.

I also ordered the Ripka 118 facet tennis bracelet. J296663. I don't know about this. A lot of the reveiws say that stones fall out of it, etc. Plus problems with the safety catch, etc. Is this the ice cube bracelet people talked about? Anyone have experience with this bracelet?
Songbird1, I did the advance order, too, in blackened and gold. Time will fly and we'll enjoy it this fall. I don't really mind and think of it as something to look forward to.

Congrats on the tennis bracelet. Hopefully yours will be perfect. I think the thing is to the second you receive it, really run your fingers over each stone to see if they are in there tightly and give it a good testing wear. Also, if you *think* any of the stones seem a tad loose, I'd run it over immediately to a local jeweler to have the stones tightened. Then, you could feel secure with it.

Sorry to say that the Q's (clears throat) quality isn't what it should be. Today I just returned a Dweck piece which was missing stones for an exchange.

And, my local jeweler has done all sorts of things on JR's designs, lower priced and higher priced--doesn't matter, to fix them, ie. stone tightening, replacing earring posts, etc. I prefer, if I can, to avoid the exchange game and just have the jeweler tweak the smaller issues. However, other than a small DMQ stone, I refuse to try to replace a gemstone--just too difficult. Catches can be tightened, too.

Thanks for posting and hope this helps! May you get a perfect tennis bracelet!!!! ~Peach

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I think the problem might be the weight of the bracelet. Ripka's bracelets are very heavy. So I can see this bracelet snapping in half. Constent wearing will weaken the silver around the stone. Also it's bezel set. Not prong set. Which kind of bothers me. Don't know why, Bezel set is pretty secure. I have only one other tennis bracelet. I've had it for about 5 years or so. Never had a problem. I dont wear it very often, something that I will probably do with this one. I really think this type of bracelet is not meant to be worn a lot. Thank you for your input!

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Pamula — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 01:01:20 GMT

Well, I'm here for the late show!!! I can't purchase anything else, but my darling DH told me to order the byzantine necklace 20" in silver, Yay!!!

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MickD — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 01:08:40 GMT

Oh Peachy..I hope the CFS stabilizes.......subsides.....I do miss Chicago....moved from there in 2000...lived there for 10 years....my DS was born there....so I get where you are coming from! Gotta get used to the new forum set up.....