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Registered: ‎03-29-2010

Victoria Wieck 1.76ct Emerald and White Topaz Band RingThis is a pretty piece from Victoria Wieck emeralds and white topaz set in sterling.....I have never purchased one of her pieces so I don't know about quality. Item 267-723 for $250 on 4 easy pays.

Guess I am comparing this to some of Ripka emerald pieces. I know that Judith has her own look (I do own her pieces) but for someone who just can't afford her emeralds and diamonique (like me) this perhaps would be a nice choice. HSN's Todays Special looks interesting....love the yellow

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One of my Ripkanista friends has a number of her rings and enha cars and they are well made and beautiful. I bet you will be so pleased. She combines them with her Ripka and they look great. So post when you get it and let us k ow what you think.
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I wish she would use white zircon instead of white topaz. Her jewelry is of good quality, but using white topaz as she does just doesn't produce that much sparkle.
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I don't have any of her expensive pieces but I have several of her moderately priced pieces and they are all very nice and well done. My only concern, given the price, would be the quality of the emeralds. If they are real, which it says they are, they are either highly included or pale in color. I can't see how she can do it for that price for with high quality.

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Victoria's pieces are top notch - certainly equal to anything Ripka puts out - I have many of her rings and love them!

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For the price, Victoria puts out a nice product. Her gemstones are mediocre quality but that's generally what you get shopping on TV. I agree with BlingQ that her work would be a lot more appealing with the sparkly white zircon. When Ripka does an emerald ring, it would be something thin and green under a doublet top. Could be emerald; could be construction paper.
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Right on Kachina - that's exactly right!