Jewelry “Bomb” Parties

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

Has anyone heard of this new kind of party? You order sight unseen - rings, earrings, necklaces and the rep reveals them via an online party. There are monthly specials and sometimes cause/theme jewelry specials. Prices vary, based on what you select, but they range from $18-$35. Some items come in boxes and others are revealed by fizzing the package bomb under water and then unwrapping. All the jewelry has a much higher value than the price paid. Last week I participated, spent about $80 and ended up with two rings and a pair of earrings that have a combined value of $550, and all are quite pretty. It's really kinda fun.

kittyloo · ‎03-11-2010

i have heard of these, but never been to one.

heres my question. who/how is the value determined of your items? having worked retail for many years, i know that when those boxed ring/earrings come in with the $300 sticker, they are in the ad for $99. you can put any price on a sticker, and say that's the value. the "value" someone may put on something is meaningless.

sounds like a fun type of party. hope you had a fun time, and the baubles you got, are pretty.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@kittyloo wrote:
i have heard of these, but never been to one.
heres my question. who/how is the value determined of your items? having worked retail for many years, i know that when those boxed ring/earrings come in with the $300 sticker, they are in the ad for $99. you can put any price on a sticker, and say that's the value. the "value" someone may put on something is meaningless.
sounds like a fun type of party. hope you had a fun time, and the baubles you got, are pretty.

As to your question, @kittyloo, I don't know how the MSRP are established. It's most likely the gemstones are lab created most of the time, but sometimes you get genuine stones, and sometimes there's a surprise and something will be revealed that has genuine diamonds. And, of course, the presenter freaks out. LOL. It's just a little fun for not a large investment.

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

I wouldn't buy a pig in a poke.

mspatmac · ‎06-10-2015

@JeanLouiseFinch Sounds like a fun night out for a small investment. I would give it a try and hope to hit on something nice. You spent less than dinner and drinks at a fancy restaurant and came away happy with what you bought! Sounds like a win to me.

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

@kittyloo Loved your comment.

Shopping jewelry online at Macys is my recent internet time killer. I have a variety of lists and get such a chuckle when I see those pearl necklaces (made for Macys) listed at $250 marked down to $120; then with another special coupon take an extra 30% off!!!!! Plus free shipping.

Gotten a few items in the mail and say "Gee, glad I only paid $13.50 for these $30 earrings"

It's a fun game.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I never heard of it but it's not something that would interest me. I don't want to be surprised by a jewelry purchase even if it is inexpensive jewelry.