Jewelry

[Q4u]

I just received my Judith Ripka link bracelet wih the initial charm.  First of all, I love the style, really do!!  But something caught my eye in the reviews when someone said that it just didn't seem to weigh the 37.8 grams advertised.  That got me thinking that I should weigh my bracelet.  Something I've never done and didn't think to do until I read that.

Mine came, and I weighed it.  It is 29.4 grams of sterling silver, with a difference of 8.4 grams of missing silver.   I sell on eBay and own a calibrated gram weight scale.  Even if there is a discrepancy between our scales it would not translate to over 8 grams!

I always thought that the weights (fine metals and gemstones) that QVC advertised on their jewelry were guaranteed to be at least what they advertised it to be!!

I am really disappointed in this finding and find it serious enough (to me) to add jewelry to the items I may not purchase in the future.  I left a review outlining this but don't know if it will be posted.....  

You all need to know this.... ! 

[faeriemoon]

Wow; I hope QVC sees this and contacts you.  That's a huge discrepancy.

[Blondelle]

I have a gram scale too. While not fancy it was given very good reviews for accuracy when I bought it with people testing it against their pro scales. My large size bracelet came in at 45.3 grams. Even if it's a bit off it's still more than the gram weight QVC gave for it.

[maestra]

Wow, that is terrible. I was attracted to this bracelet by the silver weight. Please keep us posted.

[Q4u]

I just got off the phone with customer service and she was kind of shocked.  Said she would give this info to their corporate headquarters.

The more I think about it the more I'm convinced that there are probably many more out there like mine.  How many people even think about weighing their items or even have the means to do so.

I would suggest to those who want to know how much their bracelet weighs to either take it to their jeweler who'll probably be happy to do this for you.  Or the next time you're at the post office to buy stamps, take it off and ask if they wouldn't mind telling you how much your bracelet weighs.....  

I'm sending mine back.... 

[Q4u]

BTW, my bracelet is the 8".... I think I forgot to mention that.

[iTalia]

I guess I'm having a hard time understanding why exactly you're sending this bracelet back then. You said you love it but just the weight is off from what Q advertised. That is enough to send something back that you really love?? It's interesting how we all handle things differently. That wouldn't matter to me in the least if it was a piece I really loved. In a way, it seems like you may not have truly loved it as much as you thought. 

Is anyone really going to know your bracelet is missing 8.4 grams of sterling silver? Furthermore, others have mentioned their same exact size bracelet is measuring more than what Q said. Perhaps scales are off? 

[Q4u]

Yes I like the style.  But there are other issues.... it has a tinny sound when the charm hits the links and I can't stand that cheap, higher pitched sound.  I have a smidge under a 7" wrist and bought the 8" and it has 1/2" drape!  Difficult to put on....  but my biggest complaint is that I paid $200 for this bracelet.  That's a LOT of money for a sterling bracelet and I understand that Ripka's name is part of that expense.  8.4 grams is a lot of silver to be off!!  And I feel taken by it..  I have never cared if anyone knows if my jewelry is real or not or that no one will know it's missing the silver I supposedly paid for.  The issue is price vs quality and the fact that QVC guarantees that their weights are at least what they advertise them to be.....  yes, it's going back.  

[Q4u]

Furthermore, others have mentioned their same exact size bracelet is measuring more than what Q said. Perhaps scales are off?

That's always a possibility however I sell on eBay and own a gram weight scale that's calibrated.  I'm always checking to make sure it's good.

[sunshine 919]

Q4U Thank you for letting us know this.  I understand sending it back. When they present some pieces they totally talk about the gram weight and if that is incorrect I understand.  I was under the impression that this is how they justify the price for JR pieces.  On top of that silver prices have come down.  Sorry this happened.