Jewelry

[ennui1]

On 1/31/2014 kathoderay said:

Is there a TSV for the event? I received the preview email and it didn't mention a TSV. I also noticed Carolyn Pollack wasn't included, what's up with that?

I've noticed that Carolyn seems to distance herself from these events. She's often on a few days or weeks later. CP has a TSV around 2/27.

Ripka's TSV is an interchangeable pearl/chain necklace/bracelet.

[tdog]

Carolyn is unfortunately using brass and copper a lot now in her designs, which is a turn off for me. As soon as I see "brass" in the description I am not buying.

[ennui1]

On 1/31/2014 misschristy said:

No new pieces listed yet for Hagit? I wonder if she will have new pieces.

Check out her blog post-- lots of new.

[HandJive]

Thanks for the replies, ladies!

And yes, I am aware of CPJ's upcoming event and sterling TSV bracelet(s).

I'm shopping for a gift for my daughter's upcoming birthday, and I want it to be something extra special for her, which means a lot of ground work for me!

[Kachina624]

I have jewelry I've never even worn. I wouldn't consider buying more unless it was something really innovative and unusual. Since I am unlikely to find that on QVC, I don't even watch most of the over-priced shows any longer. I occasionally pick up a piece of Michael Vallitutti but that's about it. I don't care for the direction many of the Q designer have gone; hate the Diamonique and use of copper, brass and bronze.

[shoptheQ]

On 1/31/2014 kathoderay said:

Is there a TSV for the event? I received the preview email and it didn't mention a TSV. I also noticed Carolyn Pollack wasn't included, what's up with that?

I'm glad that Carolyn Pollack will have her OWN day later on in February rather than being smushed inbetween everyone else. I am really looking forward to her shows.

[starlightstarbright]

On 1/31/2014 stevieb said:

Personally, I think the Q's focus on 'designer sterling (aka Ripka overkill) has become almost as stale as the rest of their programming... Too little variety and too much repetition leads to boredom. Not even sure ho much I'll be watching. Frankly, with just a few exceptions, I've grown pretty weary of that same group of designers and their designs... I will say, it's far better than yet another day of computers or food processors.

Completely agree with this entire post! Sick of overpriced, overexposed Ripka.

[Kachina624]

They're doing Ripka just like they did Bruce Makowsky. We got so tired of his face, a nationwide audible groan would arise when he appeared to sell his over-priced, poor quality, no warranty bags. Too much exposure; they killed the hen that laid the golden egg.

[Sakuya]

On 2/1/2014 kachina624 said: they killed the hen that laid the golden egg.

Not to worry. They can take a ""jewelry quality resin"" egg and add a light coating of gold to it. That is real 14k gold that will be against your skin.

[corvette mary]

I will never understand why one would buy resin filled, or clad jewelry? Also hate those designers that add a tiny dot of 18K gold to an item just to make it more expensive.. Check out the bay or local antique stores...some great prices for good quality jewelry can still be found if you take the time to look around. Remember the Q is not the only place for jewelry. I for one will NOT support JR...or watch any football game! Going out to play in the snow.