Jewelry

[hyacinth003]

Watched a jewelry show a bit ago with her.  It was gemstone jewelry, and I tend to watch jewelry and she was on at night when I tend to watch.  I figure I can learn from a gemologist. 

The item was a rutilated quartz ring.  You don't see a lot of it, and I really like it.  Might have considered one.  Anyway, I was expecting the expert to explain more about rutilated quartz, as I don't remember too much about it.  I have some black rutilated quartz earrings, but could use an jog of my memory!

I felt like she was disconnected from it somehow and really didn't EDUCATE the viewer about how it comes to be.  Okay, no one is perfect, but this is supposed to be her expertise.  Too much talking, very little information.

Hyacinth

[GSPgirl]

Go to JTV website and find an item from  Paul Deasey and listen to his description about Rutilated Quartz. 

[nycgrl]

Never cared for her or her selling style ... miss Peyton.  Nancy cannot replace him - sorry - JMHO.

[gizmogal]

Good quick way to learn about rutilated quartz without dissing the host.  Maybe she had an off night. Maybe she's not a quartz expert. You can read here, if your point is to know more and complain less. Now you can be an expert.:

http://www.minerals.net/gemstone/rutilated_quartz_gemstone.aspx

[IMW]

I usually enjoy Nancy and her info. Have seen her have an off day, don't we all?

[Trinity11]

---

@hyacinth003 wrote:

Watched a jewelry show a bit ago with her.  It was gemstone jewelry, and I tend to watch jewelry and she was on at night when I tend to watch.  I figure I can learn from a gemologist. 

The item was a rutilated quartz ring.  You don't see a lot of it, and I really like it.  Might have considered one.  Anyway, I was expecting the expert to explain more about rutilated quartz, as I don't remember too much about it.  I have some black rutilated quartz earrings, but could use an jog of my memory!

I felt like she was disconnected from it somehow and really didn't EDUCATE the viewer about how it comes to be.  Okay, no one is perfect, but this is supposed to be her expertise.  Too much talking, very little information.

Hyacinth

---

Rutilated Quartz is not necessary to know about to become a GIA graduate. It isn't part of the curriculum.

[hyacinth003]

---

@Trinity11 wrote:

---

@hyacinth003 wrote:

Watched a jewelry show a bit ago with her.  It was gemstone jewelry, and I tend to watch jewelry and she was on at night when I tend to watch.  I figure I can learn from a gemologist. 

The item was a rutilated quartz ring.  You don't see a lot of it, and I really like it.  Might have considered one.  Anyway, I was expecting the expert to explain more about rutilated quartz, as I don't remember too much about it.  I have some black rutilated quartz earrings, but could use an jog of my memory!

I felt like she was disconnected from it somehow and really didn't EDUCATE the viewer about how it comes to be.  Okay, no one is perfect, but this is supposed to be her expertise.  Too much talking, very little information.

Hyacinth

---

Rutilated Quartz is not necessary to know about to become a GIA graduate. It isn't part of the curriculum.

---

Maybe that's it!  I would still be CURIOUS about it if I had to go on television and talk about it.  Since this host should be expected to have higher standards to report on jewelry, I expect it from her.  Since she makes reference to her credentials. 

Yes, we can all have a bad moment.  However, with all her fast babbling, she should have learned about this before talking about it.

Hyacinth

[SilleeMee]

Personally I don't need to know how a stone is geologically formed in order for me to buy a piece of jewelry. I can look that information up myself. More import to me, however, is the stone's country of origin.

[Kachina624]

How long does it take to google rudilated quartz?   Do it and viola, you're an expert. 

I discovered this stone back in the '80s at the International Gem and Jewelry Shows.  I bought several and had them wire wrapped to make rings.  The trouble is that the only person who notices the rutile is the wearer.   There is amazing variety in the stones. 

[blackhole99]

I think Nancy mostly knows her stuff, she should be prepared to discuss the stones she's presenting.Nancy does seem off lately,  maybe that's why they are hiring that Michele Lau to assist with gem presentations.