Jewelry

[Bellini13]

I noticed the American West Jewelry says “designed” in New Mexico but it does not say made in the U S . Now I’m wondering where manufactured.

[patbz]

The company said their jewelry is now made in India.

[Bellini13]

@patbz. Thank you.

[AuntMame]

@patbz  I think the silver portions have probably been cast in India for a while, with the final assembly of pieces done in New Mexico so they could still claim the U.S.-made label. The silver in some of the American West pieces I've bought in the past year hasn't been as good as the silver in older pieces. It turns dark yellow and heavily tarnishes very quickly even when properly stored. Something off in the alloy. India-made silver jewelry often does that. Older pieces I have from the brand never did that. They remain sparkling for years. 

The company has been forthright about the fact that they've bought their stones and beads from overseas for years because there aren't any stone-cutters left in the U.S. 

[phoenixbrd]

They have sold their company.  I will be happy with past purchases or purchasing still available old stock.

[hwhited]

I guess QVC computer has now been program for American West jewelry to be classified as "imported". This is a ring I purchased last year:

J415908   

• Designed in New Mexico, USA
• Imported

Fritz's owl

• Designed and crafted in the USA

I am also not interested in purchasing "out sourced" American Western/Native American jewelry.

[alice87]

It is sad, I will keep looking, but I am not inclinced to continue to buy it if is not made in USA. The whole atrractiveness to line to me was the fact it was made in USA.

[Marciirene]

@hwhited. I agree with you. I won't be buying any more American West. JTV's line is all composite turquoise and made in the Philippines. I won't buy that either.

[Venezia]

I have a lot of older American West jewelry and it's all good quality.

However, I won't be buying anymore.  I knew when they said that QVC was taking over the brand and would have it manufactured by an "established" company (or something like that) that it would be moved overseas.

Seeing it presented on the 4th of July shows seems rather hollow to me.

(Personally, I think Carolyn should've stuck with her and Bill's original intention to retire and close the company.)

[AuntMame]

I see that most of the inventory of America West jewelry is now described as "Imported" including several pieces I've purchased in the past few months. Wonder if they intentionally waited until after July 4th to make that change in the descriptions.