Honora Ming Pearls - Page 2

AliJoi5 · ‎03-10-2010

lol Everybody has that one stone (or two or three...) that they go weak in the knees for. Hope you love your new pretty, jetts! And, yeah, I also try to avoid returns as much as possible... such a hassle. So I find that nowadays I give things serious thought before buying. But the worst, as you said, is when a piece arrives and it is defective. Major bummer. I ordered an enhancer last week that arrived with this extra scrap piece of sterling soldered to the design by mistake. Very strange! At least I didn't have to pay the return shipping on that one but I did have to make the trip to the PO to get a mailing receipt. (The PO near me is about 100 years old with one person working... fun!) Because you know I don't trust just dropping these things in the mailbox! With the luck I've had with the USPS, that thing will never get scanned in and who knows where its voyage will end. No way I'm falling for that! lol Anyway! Enjoy your day (and your goodies) ladies!

AliJoi5 · ‎03-10-2010

Hi dep... It looked awfully pretty on-air so I hope it meets your expectations in person!

ennui1 · ‎06-23-2013

On 1/15/2014 jetts_mom said:
It indeed was the 5-stone ring. I really don't need more blue topaz, but it leaves me quite powerless. ... it was a good time to check out the Ostro line. The vendor was just a cutie patootie.

Well, that's three of us ... depglass, and my ring shipped, too. We'll have to compare notes. I would not have ordered it except that I already have LBT from Ostro Minerals, and it's really pretty and sparkly.

jetts_mom · ‎04-14-2010

On 1/16/2014 AliJoi5 said: lol Everybody has that one stone (or two or three...) that they go weak in the knees for. Hope you love your new pretty, jetts! And, yeah, I also try to avoid returns as much as possible... such a hassle. So I find that nowadays I give things serious thought before buying. But the worst, as you said, is when a piece arrives and it is defective.

Unfortunately it isn't that it's defective, it's more that the design itself that has issues. The item is J285153, and most of the reviews reflect this. I've loved the look of this bracelet since it first was introduced. When it was offered as an OTO I finally decided it was time to get it, despite the reviews.

I love the look even more in person (I got the grape), but the leather sides are problematic. They're very straight and stiff, and it appears there is a wire running through the inside. It just does not conform to the rounded sides of the wrist at all, so the bracelet slides to the side. You can't "squeeze" it to shape it, either. The lack of flexibility and shape also makes it very difficult to clasp, especially when you have to do it on the tightest ring. Since I have a bracelet buddy from years ago, I am able to get it using that. It will make me sad if I end up returning it, but there's no point if you can't decently wear it.

AliJoi5 · ‎03-10-2010

Oh thats unfortunate! I had a leather coil bracelet that did the same thing... because it was so stiff, it sat up at an odd angle on my wrist and did not conform. What size wrist do you have? I wonder if the effect is worsened by a smaller wrist? In any event, I'm sorry to hear that. But if I've learned one thing as an avid shopper over the years - if something bugs you about a piece right off the bat, it will likely continue to do so and then you may not end up wearing it. But I can also sympathize with not wanting to part with a pretty, if somewhat flawed, piece. Better luck with the rest of your pieces!

jetts_mom · ‎04-14-2010

If you measure my wrist right over the wrist bone, with no play in the tape measure, it's 6 1/4". I like a bit of play in my bracelets tho, so wear an average when that is a size choice. It definitely could play into the fit. I've had it sitting on a round tube since I got it, in hopes of it shaping around it better.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

I just received the Orthaheels that were on Advanced Sale, due to ship January 15. Wore them for a few minutes this afternoon --Jan. 16 in Florida!

AliJoi5 · ‎03-10-2010

Well here's hoping you can make it work jetts!

ennui1 · ‎06-23-2013

On 1/16/2014 ennui1 said:
On 1/15/2014 jetts_mom said:
It indeed was the 5-stone ring. I really don't need more blue topaz, but it leaves me quite powerless. ... it was a good time to check out the Ostro line. The vendor was just a cutie patootie.

Well, that's three of us ... depglass, and my ring shipped, too. We'll have to compare notes. I would not have ordered it except that I already have LBT from Ostro Minerals, and it's really pretty and sparkly.

My ring arrived today (J289454). Very pretty, very dark. Probably a keeper.