topic Re: The TSV has landed!!! in Judith Ripka

The TSV has landed!!!

faeriemoon — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 17:29:47 GMT

And it's a keeper. I love it!

If I had to make one change, I think I'd like the stones to be a bit larger. However, as a replacement for my "turtle ring" which no longer goes over my knuckle, this ring captures the same feel. I think I prefer the cleaner shape of this one over the scalloped edges of the aforementioned "turtle."

As far as the particulars, good weight, but if I had to guess, I think it's a bit lighter than the pave heart and the turtle ring. Runs like a slimmer ring does, which for me as a half-size person, makes the ring a bit big. I got the silver which is the color of all her silver stuff.

I ordered through the email the evening before it was offered as a TSV. I can't believe I received it today.

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Pearlee — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 17:49:07 GMT

@faeriemoon If the stones are fairly small, which I could perceive from the presentations, does it have enough sparkle for you?

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 17:50:24 GMT

@faeriemoon

Glad you love it, it sounds beautiful!

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faeriemoon — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 18:36:45 GMT

@Pearlee Yes; it looks like it did when presented. Going back to my comparison to the turtle ring, I'd say it has less sparkle due to the stone size. I expected this, but would have been happier with larger stones and more sparkle. But I would say I am pleased with the amount of sparkle produced by the tiny stones.

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Pearlee — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 21:31:48 GMT

@faeriemoon I used to watch Ripka shows in her early days - and buy - but don't watch any more and rarely buy anything. A long way of saying I'm not familiar with the turtle ring, so your comparisons had no meaning for me. One reason I asked the sparkle question.

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faeriemoon — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 21:45:50 GMT

@Pearlee Found this pic on ebay.

This is the ring "everyone" calls the turtle ring. It was a TSV back in the day. I think it was around $50. It's a similar concept but for some reason I think it's more dressy, ergo I didn't wear it all that often.

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Sammycat1 — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 22:21:27 GMT

Thanks for the review. I ended up getting on the bandwagon and ordering it to give it a try. It seemed to have a more subtle sparkle, and that's fine -- the turtle ring of old had next to no sparkle (perhaps it was just the one I received).

It definitely was a "universal" design for the masses rather than "special" design as you mentioned in another post, I guess to be expected for a 20th anniversary. It would have been cool if they had marked it as a 20th anniversary piece inside, come to think of it.

This weekend, DH and I went to the outlet where there was a feast of JR that was a bit older and indeed special--plus had the double bonus of being marked down significantly. Now I'm cut off of JR and any jewelry for a while!

Enjoy the TSV and wear it in the best of health! Are you able to post a picture of it on your finger?

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MizKringle — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:49:17 GMT

@faeriemoon Congrats on your new ring! It really is lovely. Based on your description, it seems like it will be a little more wearable than some of the other rings we discussed. Now I want to get one too. I will put it on my wishlist and pick it up when my finances improve. I'm happy for you that you were able to get it and that you love it.

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MickD — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 03:41:42 GMT

@faeriemoon oh great....I am glad you love yours. I ordered 2 and they shipped out the next day.......fast....now it might take 7 days to get here in CA but that's okay!

@Sammycat1 what did ya buy, gal???????

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faeriemoon — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 03:47:26 GMT

LOoking at the ring in the evening lights, I am editing my sparkle evaluation. It is actually very sparkley. (Also, it's always a good idea to wait until a piece warms up when you bring it in from the mailbox before giving it the sparkle test.)

Thanks to all who posted.

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faeriemoon — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 03:48:59 GMT

@Sammycat1 Congrats on your new Ripka haul!

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faeriemoon — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 03:56:27 GMT

@MickD I hope they come soon!

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faeriemoon — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 03:58:34 GMT

Thank you @MizKringle. I think when you get yours you'll think it was worth the wait. It's really a lovely ring.

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faeriemoon — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 04:02:21 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@faeriemoon

Glad you love it, it sounds beautiful!

@KingstonsMom Thank you. I'm glad I love it too. Saves me a trip to the post office. LOL (Seriously though, it's very pretty.)

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 10:41:03 GMT

@faeriemoon wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
@faeriemoon

Glad you love it, it sounds beautiful!
@KingstonsMom Thank you. I'm glad I love it too. Saves me a trip to the post office. LOL (Seriously though, it's very pretty.)

@faeriemoon

I love your detailed review!