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On 2/1/2015 Q4U said:

Thanks to your post, I too ran over to Sam's Club and bought the same necklace you did and a pair of square canary crystal earrings. Also a large pair of hoops with 14k posts and a blue (looks like Iolite) but it's crystal earrings. The necklace was the same price as yours, the canary earrings around $34 and the large hoops for $54. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the prices.

Not much left though and the bracelets were only in a small and the rings a size 7....

Happy Dance~!!

So glad you got some goodies too for an unbelievable price. I wish Sam's had more but enjoyed wearing the earrings this week-end. Puts a smile on my face. Enjoy!!!

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Where do you live? I wonder if the Sams near me still has her stuff. We had a major snow storm so could not get out to see.

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I too, stopped by Sam's yesterday to pick up cupcakes for child's party today and I just happened to stop by the Jewelry counter... I couldn't believe it! I got a pair of 18K/SS, white sapphire hoop earrings for $47 bucks!!! The MSRP says $475... I remember looking at this same pair probably a year or two ago and they were easily $200!

I texted sweet Hubbie and he couldn't believe it either!

I'll try and post a picture.

Soooo excited!

They also had a beautiful round blue topaz necklace... MSRP $800 for $77.... I may have to get that too!

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Wow! Ripka at Sam's Club and Honora at Bed Bath and Beyond. Hard to buy any of these vendors items now on Q.....prices way better elsewhere.

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On 2/1/2015 lss runner said:

Where do you live? I wonder if the Sams near me still has her stuff. We had a major snow storm so could not get out to see.

Hoover, AL - we have three or four in the Birmingham area. Call your store and see if they have any pieces left. Good luck!!!

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On 2/12/2015 luvstosshop said:

I too, stopped by Sam's yesterday to pick up cupcakes for child's party today and I just happened to stop by the Jewelry counter... I couldn't believe it! I got a pair of 18K/SS, white sapphire hoop earrings for $47 bucks!!! The MSRP says $475... I remember looking at this same pair probably a year or two ago and they were easily $200!

I texted sweet Hubbie and he couldn't believe it either!

I'll try and post a picture.

Soooo excited!

They also had a beautiful round blue topaz necklace... MSRP $800 for $77.... I may have to get that too!

Judith Ripka's Wide Hoop Estate White Sapphire Earrings in Sterling Silver
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Luvstosshop - Beautiful. You better get there before that necklace is gone LOL. Enjoy your new jewelry.

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On 2/12/2015 silkyk said:

Wow! Ripka at Sam's Club and Honora at Bed Bath and Beyond. Hard to buy any of these vendors items now on Q.....prices way better elsewhere.

You are so right they are better than e-bay. I checked the prices there and they were at least double what I paid. They are beautiful!!!

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AWE!!! Thanks Hoover, I appreciate you doing that!

You are right about that necklace, I need to get it!

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Neat find.

Ripka seems to be disappearing from lots of retailers. I can't think of any local shops with any of her lines. I've never collected, but I always look.