Do you shop around for the best price on jewelry? - Page 4

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/23/2015 Smaug said:
On 1/23/2015 Ilikeshade said:
I bought a byzantine ring from Qvc a long time ago and it came apart. C/S said it was too delicate to be worn everyday and that was just how byzantine jewelry is. Will not buy the TSV at any price after that.

Someone in Jewelry also had that problem. I wonder if forming it into a rolo link and making it a bracelet is going to be a problem. I'll be interested in reading the reviews when they come in.

Could be - I don't like the byzantine or bracelets in general, so the TSV wasn't on my radar. Never thought about it falling apart, but I know bracelets and rings definitely need to be stronger than earrings and necklaces. Doesn't matter who's selling!

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

I used to buy a lot of jewelry from the Q back in the day -- when Kathy Levin and the gang were there. The prices were so great back then and they had all those wonderful gold and gem shows. I wish I had scarfed up more pieces! Now, I can't afford to buy the pieces I'd really like.

I also like vintage jewelry a lot, but sheesh, I can't even touch this stuff any more!

Enjoy, everyone! I do love looking!!!

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colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

On 1/23/2015 Ilikeshade said:
I bought a byzantine ring from Qvc a long time ago and it came apart. C/S said it was too delicate to be worn everyday and that was just how byzantine jewelry is. Will not buy the TSV at any price after that.

I have two very large pieces of Byzantine jewelry and cannot imagine this happening. it is such a tight weave.

I had purchased a load of gold jewelry when gold was so cheap so I don't need any more. For diamond or gemstone jewelry, I always shop around locally.

Viewers are always complaining about the Q's prices but most of our local jewelry store's prices are outrageous.

sgraham30 · ‎03-14-2010

I get my jewelry (when I buy it) on JTV.com & I purchase when they have $$ off coupons.

Burnsite · ‎03-10-2010

Hi, Gato, I agree with Millie that while price is important, the crafting and quality of the workmanship often makes a piece irrelevant to the "melt-down" value of the gold.

So I shop around for the best piece at the best price, but not so much for the lowest price per gram. I am very happy that gold prices are going down now; I suspect that some of the Gold Rush prices reflect contracts that were negotiated some time ago.

I bought the San Marco (well, it's on waitlist, but I may get it), which I thought was a good value for the amount of work that goes into it. I did not like the TSV. Though I like rolos and like Byzantines, I thought they did not go well together. The small plain byzantine hoops I thought were lovely, but too pricey for me.

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

On 1/25/2015 Burnsite said:
Hi, Gato, I agree with Millie that while price is important, the crafting and quality of the workmanship often makes a piece irrelevant to the "melt-down" value of the gold.

So I shop around for the best piece at the best price, but not so much for the lowest price per gram. I am very happy that gold prices are going down now; I suspect that some of the Gold Rush prices reflect contracts that were negotiated some time ago.

I bought the San Marco (well, it's on waitlist, but I may get it), which I thought was a good value for the amount of work that goes into it. I did not like the TSV. Though I like rolos and like Byzantines, I thought they did not go well together. The small plain byzantine hoops I thought were lovely, but too pricey for me.

Hi Burnsite! Was the San Marco the one with the hammered finish? San Marco is a pretty look. I agree about the TSV. And it seemed like it could possibly pull on arm hair. Not that I have a lot of arm hair but I had bracelets that do that and it's annoying. Enjoy your bracelet!

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Blahblahvampemer · ‎08-31-2010

If I were buying a white gold chain, yes. Now I'm buying pieces directly from the artist, most is one of a kind, and the price is set.

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Burnsite · ‎03-10-2010

Hi, Gato, Yes, the wait-list San Marco has a hammered finish.

I prefer a smooth finish--yet a poster on the Jewelry Forum said that she had both finishes and though she preferred the smooth herself, her San Marco with a hammered finish was more practical, in that it did not show the small dents that had happened over the years. As I am not too easy on my jewelry, I decided to order it.

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

On 1/25/2015 Burnsite said:
Hi, Gato, Yes, the wait-list San Marco has a hammered finish.

I prefer a smooth finish--yet a poster on the Jewelry Forum said that she had both finishes and though she preferred the smooth herself, her San Marco with a hammered finish was more practical, in that it did not show the small dents that had happened over the years. As I am not too easy on my jewelry, I decided to order it.

Hmm. Good point. I hadn't though about that.

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