Jewelry

[kaplan206]

python clutch - I got it in grey. Everything about this oozes quality. For me it's the perfect size for a clutch. The workmanship is superb. Three loves!

pearl & LQ clip on - The LQ is very light when worn, which almost caused me to send it back. But the pearls are really lovely, and the total size is a good presence for me. DMQ is smaller scale. All in all I couldn't send it back. Two loves, only b/c of the color of the LQ.

ceramic watch, black - I got the small & it fits my 6" wrist with a little bit of play, which I like. Too much DMQ at 1.6 cts. and it almost caused me to return it immediately. I have two other ceramic watches, both white. One's Mizrahi and one's Affinity and I love them both. I wanted a black one, although I still do gravitate toward the white. I still think it's too much DMQ, for me that is, but it has grown on me. The detail Miss Judi put into the watch is astounding, with carving on all metal surfaces save the back of the case. The ceramic, although I'm not an expert, seems substantial. The clasp sometimes sticks a bit, but better than too loose. Two loves only b/c there is too much DMQ.

pearl and gem necklace - 18"; Lola was correct. This baby isn't going anywhere but with me. Stunning is a much too mundane word to use, but I can think of no other right now. I am a s*u*c*k*er for pearls, but the gems and clasp just gild the lily to beat a band. It lays properly, without fussing. The pearls just seem to glow. (If you go to my most recent pics on Fotki you'll seem DBGD wearing them!) Worth every penny, and then some. Three loves and more!

Coin pearl suite: necklace (36"), ring, earrings - HOLY COW !!!!!!!!! They are all fabulous and directly playing off her couture line. Pearls are magnificent and there isn't too much DMQ to fight with the luster of the pearls. Of course, the terrific Ripka carvings and touches are shown throughout all the pieces. I saw in the reviews for the necklace that one person had an issue with the DMQ falling out, so I'm going to have to go shake the pieces around a bit to see if they loosen. But otherwise, they are spectacular. Three loves!