Jewelry

[Katcat1]

I purchased my first piece of BB. It's a ring that has a narrow silver band with a flower on it. I selected the blue topaz for the flower stones. I know I am going to love this ring. I find that the jewelry I purchase from the Q always looks better in person. Hopefully, I can purchase a couple more pieces from BB in the future.

[ilovedaisies]

I think her jewelry is stunning. Hope you enjoy your ring. This is the first time, although I've been a customer for years, that I've recorded a BB show. I guess she just wasn't on my radar/

[stevieb]

I enjoy her and most or her jewelry, at least the pieces that, for me anyway, aren't a bit too far 'out there'. The designs are intricate and beautiful and the workmanship on the few pieces I have is solid. I was hoping to watch the show, but saw she was paired with Rick, so turned it off and just checked out the offerings on-line. The feather ring, the one presentation I watched, was lovely, but I'm not purchasing anything this time around. Enjoy your new jewelry, OP!

[Catstamper]

I like some of her designs, but must say that I just don't get the skulls. I saw the watch that was presented, then they had a closeup and I could see the skull carved into the face of the watch and just thought "ugh!". I was at the Lancaster outlet awhile ago and saw a couple pieces with the skulls and thought that they would have been beautiful pieces of jewelry except for that. Does it mean something?

[mustbuyless]

I like almost everything she does. It didn't seem the quality had gone down or that she was reaching after cheap substitutes. No diamonique, thank goodness. And the paisley enhancer and earrings were substantial and just gorgeous. Out of my price range too, but I was tempted, and might start with both if ever I am feeling flush.

[stevieb]

I agree. She doesn't seem to 'compromise' nearly as much as some of the others. She's offered a few things in the Q's 'preferred' materials, but it appears most of the time she does things her way... and the difference shows.

[Nighthawks]

On 5/8/2014 Catstamper said:

I like some of her designs, but must say that I just don't get the skulls. I saw the watch that was presented, then they had a closeup and I could see the skull carved into the face of the watch and just thought "ugh!". I was at the Lancaster outlet awhile ago and saw a couple pieces with the skulls and thought that they would have been beautiful pieces of jewelry except for that. Does it mean something?

It means you're edgy. The skull has been fashionable for several years. It's on scarves, shoes, t-shirts, etc. so it's a popular motif in fashion. Also, some of Barbara's jewelry was inspired by tattoo art. Skull w/flowers = tattoo art.

[Nighthawks]

On 5/8/2014 stevieb said:

I agree. She doesn't seem to 'compromise' nearly as much as some of the others. She's offered a few things in the Q's 'preferred' materials, but it appears most of the time she does things her way... and the difference shows.

Agree. I have her leather bracelet (love it!) and remember her saying that "they" (the QVC buyers) showed her a silver colored leather and she didn't like it because it looked cheap. Thus, no bracelet in silver leather. I've seen that silver leather used by other jewelry designers on QVC. She was right.

[ennui1]

On 5/8/2014 Nighthawks said:

On 5/8/2014 Catstamper said:

I like some of her designs, but must say that I just don't get the skulls. I saw the watch that was presented, then they had a closeup and I could see the skull carved into the face of the watch and just thought "ugh!". I was at the Lancaster outlet awhile ago and saw a couple pieces with the skulls and thought that they would have been beautiful pieces of jewelry except for that. Does it mean something?

It means you're edgy. The skull has been fashionable for several years. It's on scarves, shoes, t-shirts, etc. so it's a popular motif in fashion. Also, some of Barbara's jewelry was inspired by tattoo art. Skull w/flowers = tattoo art.

Skull w/flowers = tattoo art = John Hardy. Very trendy.

Skull symbols have several meanings. You'd have to search and read a bit.

[Nighthawks]

On 5/8/2014 ennui1 said:

On 5/8/2014 Nighthawks said:

On 5/8/2014 Catstamper said:

I like some of her designs, but must say that I just don't get the skulls. I saw the watch that was presented, then they had a closeup and I could see the skull carved into the face of the watch and just thought "ugh!". I was at the Lancaster outlet awhile ago and saw a couple pieces with the skulls and thought that they would have been beautiful pieces of jewelry except for that. Does it mean something?

It means you're edgy. The skull has been fashionable for several years. It's on scarves, shoes, t-shirts, etc. so it's a popular motif in fashion. Also, some of Barbara's jewelry was inspired by tattoo art. Skull w/flowers = tattoo art.

Skull w/flowers = tattoo art = John Hardy. Very trendy.

Skull symbols have several meanings. You'd have to search and read a bit.

Ed Hardy.