topic Re: Byzantine bracelet TSV in Judith Ripka

Byzantine bracelet TSV

kiwi55 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:25:10 GMT

I just noticed that the Byzantine bracelet page has been taken

down - SOLD OUT. Now we can't even read the reviews as they

come in? Wonder if they did that because a lot of them were

not as positive as they wanted??

Re: Byzantine bracelet TSV

Beeweaver — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:20:16 GMT

I was just looking for the reviews also. I would love to know what people think of it. Please write your reviews on this thread.

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JHJH — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:28:26 GMT

I also wanted to see the reviews to compare with my thoughts. Bought the large which fits fine, but is smaller than most of her large bracelets. I do have to work a bit to get it on, but I think that is a me thing. It looks nice on. It feels very light on the wrist. Waiting to see how it looks with the new white plastic watch and other things. Think it's a keeper.

Re: Byzantine bracelet TSV

sam96 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:36:47 GMT

I saw your post and checked myself as I'm on the Sept advance order. You're right that we can no longer see any item details or reviews.

I'm very disappointed by this as I wanted to read the reviews while I was waiting on the advance order. Makes me wonder if they're hiding something? Otherwise, why not leave it active to see reviews but just show sold out like so many other items?

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BlingQueen022 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:50:01 GMT

It figures it won't have reviews because of all the advance orders probably. If it gets bad reviews there will be a lot of cancellations. I received mine in the silver and i'm not really wow'd by it at all. It's pretty, but it weighs nothing and the polished silver in the links is paper thin. The heart is tiny. It's a bracelet that I would still wear, but not to write home to mother about. Let's put it that way.

Re: Byzantine bracelet TSV

sam96 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:55:53 GMT

This is exactly the type of info I'm looking for!

I think it's shady, to say the least, that the page was taken down. I'm going to cancel my advance order on principle.

Too bad, because I might have kept my order anyway despite the reviews if the Q had simply left the page up and let me decide for myself. Now I just don't want to take the chance since I don't have the option of deciding for myself!

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NycVixen — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 16:06:59 GMT

Oh no!! I just started checking out the reviews since I'm on advance order for the gold color and it's not good. I might cancel because I've had to return for sizing lately and I don't need another return now that I plan to buy much less.

Someone said the gold color was off. I only have one JR piece which is the Chrono watch in gold and I've loved it since day one. I've had it for over 3 years still looks new. I haven't had luck trying to get more JR pieces. My last try was the white watch with the floating hearts and that was a really bad purchase that had to be returned.

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Ibby114 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 16:16:57 GMT

I can see the reviews for J324432! J326894 is there as well. I've been checking them often since I'm on advance order.

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MickD — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 16:48:35 GMT

Hi! I just received both the RG and YG Byzantines. They are stunning! The YG is spot on with my other JR yellow gold pieces. I put it next to my YG chronos and it is slightly brighter......not surprised as the smooth and textured links play brighter with the light. I have all the stones in the pave hearts.....one or two are set slightly lower on the edge of a heart.....but heck, they're all there.....I really had to look with my glasses to see......

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kiwi55 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 16:49:36 GMT

IBB, did you mean you can see those reviews for J3244321 and J326894 or

you can't see them? I looked and I can't see them. SOLD OUT as well.???

Guess they don't want to risk all those cancellations since they put in two

advance orders now?

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kiwi55 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 16:51:00 GMT

Congrats MickD. Glad to hear you are very happy with your bracelets.

Thanks for letting us know.

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NycVixen — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 17:06:45 GMT

I just canceled my advance order for a few reasons. First, I have a small wrist and ordered the 6 3/4" fit; so many reviews stated the bracelet runs small so it will most likely be too small. Second, after being wowed by her chrono watch i'm going to hold on and see if I can get a wow piece instead of being underwhelmed by a less expensive piece.

Third, I recently bought the Bixby ring TSV and it took my breath away; I got the citrine choice. Thus, instead I could just buy a second Bixby ring for a lower price point that will deliver the substantial look and feel I want. Bixby really went all out for her fans and new customers. It seems JR was trying to do the same but she may have not been able to deliver.

Fourth, I have JR's moon watch on waitlist and I'd rather spend the money on that which I'm in love with and has great reviews then on something I might not like.

There are so many options to get a great piece for $133.00. I'd rather leave the possibilities open. Lastly, I don't need another return.

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sam96 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 17:00:23 GMT

I still don't like how confusing this is. I would have liked to at least be redirected to the reviews under the other item number even while on advance order so I could see how everyone was rating the item. Not being able to see anything made me wonder what exactly was going on.

Re: Byzantine bracelet TSV

MickD — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 17:02:20 GMT

Glad to be of service!

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Ibby114 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 17:22:35 GMT

@kiwi55 wrote:
IBB, did you mean you can see those reviews for J3244321 and J326894 or
you can't see them? I looked and I can't see them. SOLD OUT as well.???
Guess they don't want to risk all those cancellations since they put in two
advance orders now?

Yes- I see the reviews. I have the item numbers linked in my wish list- also on my order status. They note this on the lisitng ' -" We're sorry, this item is not available at this time.: ... but it's the full listing [reviews included] as if it were still available.

I jsut tested each item # in the search box: J324432 still shows up! J326894 doesn't.

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2zbeach — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:08:51 GMT

Sent my silver tsv back. Very lightweight,no real " Ripka" touches other than heart charm, could have been Bronzo for that matter. My bracelet fit,but many reported the bracelet size was a problem--skimpy. I just felt it wasn't worth the $$$.

Re: Byzantine bracelet TSV

Ibby114 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:37:08 GMT

@2zbeach wrote:
Sent my silver tsv back. Very lightweight,no real " Ripka" touches other than heart charm, could have been Bronzo for that matter. My bracelet fit,but many reported the bracelet size was a problem--skimpy. I just felt it wasn't worth the $$$.

If I ever receive my advanced order waitlist I'm going to weigh it as soon as I take it out of the box! It's supposed to be a 'minimum of 22 grams'. That's a significant weight- but everyone keeps mentioning it's lightweight! Maybe compared to other RIpka bracelelts?

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kiwi55 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:09:34 GMT

Hi ibb38, I didn't have my glasses on when I read your post initially and

I put the J number in wrong. I thought you said J3244321 but it wasn't a

1 it was an exclamation point.!!!! Sorry. You were right - those reviews are

still there. Thanks for clarifying.

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Dallas-Dame — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:21:42 GMT

I just received Judith's Byzantine bracelet in yellow clad (size 6-3/4"). It fits my 6" wrist perfectly and is flawless to my eyes. I knew it wasn't going to be a heavy piece but I find it substantial enough (and attractive enough) to justify the cost. In my opinion, it will be perfect for summer months or worn next to a watch. I'm very pleased with my purchase and hope others receive bracelets to their liking.

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Ibby114 — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:59:08 GMT

@kiwi55 wrote:
Hi ibb38, I didn't have my glasses on when I read your post initially and
I put the J number in wrong. I thought you said J3244321 but it wasn't a
1 it was an exclamation point.!!!! Sorry. You were right - those reviews are
still there. Thanks for clarifying.

I thought for a minute the links I had from my order status and wish list were the key to seeing the full listing!! With all the returns on this one- I hope I receive a 'new' braclelet if I decide toI keep my waitlist order active.

Thanks for your reply!!