@LuckyPeach wrote:
@MizKringle wrote:
HI Peach. I hadn't seen you posting in a while and I figured something was going on with you. I'm glad to see you back here. I hope the challenges will lessen with time.
I was tired and was going to go to sleep last night but when I read that Beth was presenting JR, I tuned it. I perked up really quickly after that.
I am really tempted by the ODO leather necklace in both the SS and gold clad. It looks like it would be such an easy piece to wear and the pricing is better now. I also like the new jade ring. Just look up ripka jade. I wonder if it will be presented this afternoon.
I'm still a Bixby lover, but recently, my JR jewelry has been calling to me more. Especially my older pieces. They just have such a positive energy. It makes me smile.
Sending you a big hug and good energy. I hope you enjoy this afternoon's show.
@MizKringle
MsKringle, what a beautiful post, thank-you for your sweet words. How are you doing? What is happening with you?
I agree about the leather necklace with dangle heart. It is VERY wearable. I have the sterling version in pink, purple, and gold. I have been looking at the clad version in navy. I think it is a necklace for the long haul. Wear it a lot, give it a vacation when the time comes and then when the mood is right, even months or years later, it will thrill again! And definitely, the sale price makes it tempting. I almost never buy JR now until there is an enticement. I also look a lot at the secondary market, Over There (major auction site).
About Beth: she's a very special person. Some years ago, I mailed back the original version of JR's wedding band because I was so frustrated with the finish going south. I didn't expect an answer, or even want it back. I just wanted them to take a look at it. Beth tracked me down, fixed it and sent it back in perfect condition. I like her very much.
I saw the new Jade rings--very nice. I do want the Jade Monacos and probably will get them eventually. It is a treat to see Jade being brought back to the collection.
I like Bixby also, but wait until something jumps at me in an LTS, etc. I have the Garuda Bird ring, so cool! Have you found that the necklaces with the rings/18k flower hold up (the ring opening clasp)?
Yes, yes, yes to vintage JR. I often pull it out or even get a back-up of a beloved piece from Over There (major auction site). Last week I wore the quilted cuff with the pave DMQ heart dangle in the center. Classic!
Did you decide on any of the leather necklaces with heart dangle?
Thanks so much for stopping buy and catching up. Take care~Peach
@LuckyPeach
I have had a lot happen over the past few years. It's been one thing after another. I finally burned out and crashed, but I'm finally recovering. I'm also looking for a job. I think that things will eventually work out. I think there were lessons I was supposed to learn over the past few years, which I did. I feel proud of myself just for surviving.
If my financial situation was different, I would have gotten a few of the leather necklaces. I also kept telling myself that I didn't need another leather JR necklace. I have the original with the puffy heart and also the faux leather that is similar to this one in black (w/silver) and brown (w/rose). But when Judith said that this one was different than her other ones, all of a sudden i could see it and caved. I got the gunmetal leather with silver. I can see this being a go-to piece. The 6 ezpays helped.
I have the Bixby Garuda ring too, and the Garuda enhancer. I love Barbara's artistry. Some of Judith's recent designs have been comparable - like her lizard/alligator, lion, elephant pieces or the recent zodiac charms. Right now, I just have to love them from afar. As for the Bixby circles, I have been very surprised at how durable they are. Eventually (after quite a long time), the silver can loosen up slightly, but a very slight manual adjustment will make it very secure once again. But I admit that I still worry sometimes about the circles being secure, even though there is no reason for me to worry.
Many of JR's newer pieces are so much lighter in weight than her items from the past, or the backing on a piece might not be part of the design anymore. Some of these changes are discouraging. While most of my JR pieces are from the Q, I have also picked up a few from the secondary market. Wouldn't you know it that the items I picked up over there were things I really, really wanted when they came out on the Q, but which I resisted at the time. I guess I never forgot about them.
Take care - MizK
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