JTV, GSN, DSN or others pics

[VRBeauty]

Just wanted to report that....

I haven't ordered from JTV (my drug of choice) from over a month now

!!!!

My last time was the parcel that I reported on earlier in this thread... which I was really disappointed with and returned. I returned some jewelery that I decided was sub-standard at the same time.

Since then I did pick up the phone once or twice... and talked to the sales reps once or twice... and ultimately decided against ordering whatever had caught my eye.

I'm sure I'll buy some things from both JTV and internet (read: e-bay) sources in the future. I'm fascinated by colored gemstones, and sometimes I just want the chance to see and hold something "in the flesh". I'm not concerned about creating a world class collection of 3 carat - plus gemstones, and not all of my stones ahve to be jewelry-worthy (I don't need a whole lot more jewelry than I have right now). A collection of small, beautiful examples of Mother Nature's sparkling wonders suits me just fine.

But I've also become a lot more knowlegeable and discriminating about colored gemstones since hanging around this forum. I'm really looking forward to buying some nice custom-cut gems, when I'm ready for (and can afford) a piece of new, just-for-me jewelery.

Pricescope has helped me get to this point. Thank you all for the information that you share so freely!

Ooooh... they're showing a wonderful 14 kt gold Omega necklace for less than $15 per gram ... and they only have 11 left for THE WHOLE COUNTRY...



Just kidding

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[RubySlippers]

Minims,

The very first parcel I ordered from JTV was quite a disappointment. So I email Cheryl and told what I thought about the parcel I received. Cheryl told me to return that parcel for replacement. I did! I have to tell you what I got in return, Tsav garnet, Spessertite,Tanzie,Demantiod garnet(do ya believe it) Pink sapp,A nice size Black Diamond, and lots of nice topazs. So I think they have select parcels. But that is only my opinion. I think Cheryl had something to do with it.

To date I have bought 7 pieces of andesine from DSN. I have sent 2 pieces back after contacting Rob, I only contacted him after my return was over a month old and I could get no response. The one piece is a 2.54 ct cushion and the other is a 7mm round. You can not even believe how beautiful the pieces are.I haven''t bought anything from them in awhile. I''m mad at them. Awhile back they had a "Sold Basket contest". I don''t know if any of you saw that contest. I made a basket and sent it in. The Grand prize was $1000 credit. Well, I didn''t win. BUT what really PO''s me off..........They now use my basket every single nite!!!! The wicker basket with the beaded dangles. I still haven''t decided how to approach them and tell them how PO''ed I am that I never won, But in a sense, I did win! The basket is there every nite. OH, BTW, about a week ago... DSN was selling Tanzies for $69 a ct. Makes you wonder about all the hype on prices!

For the fisrt time I ordered from GSN in the last 2 weeks. I bought the pearl and gemstone braclets, they are beautiful. But some things I think they are very high priced.
Right now I am on break from buying more stones. I need to have a few set before I buy more. Still have to find a good person here to do custom work. I was working with one that I think I could look for someone else.

Have a Good Day all!

Deb

 

[Linda W]

Deb,

OMG I see your lovely basket all of the time. I would be so upset too. I would call them at night, when they are on the air and tell them. Tell the operator. Talk to Gil, he is the nicest one.

As far as their Tanzies go, I saw that large parcel the other night. I had ordered one before when they were on. The color is horrible. It looks darker on TV than it really is. They must use a pale blue light on them or something like that. I noticed that the Tanzies had huge windows in them too.

On the other hand, I have bought 6 pieces of Andesine from them and they are gorgeous. They have the inner glow that we all talk about. They are truly beautiful. So I guess, some of their things are beautiful and some of their things are garbage.

Last year I bought a Mandarin Garnet and diamond ring from them that is gorgeous. I have too much jewelry ha ha ha. I should turn off the shows when they come on.

 

[RubySlippers]

Hi Linda!

I guess I should be glad that I didn''t buy any of the Tanzies. I sometimes wonder about thier lighting. My hubby and I get such a kick out of Blue Shepard. He is so into his "Stuff". He is so funny. Blue is like the old professor! Watching all of them is sometimes like a soap opera.

Thanks for the complement on the basket. Hubby keep telling me that it would win. he even helped me! Tom keeps telling me I should have won the $1000. Kind of proves that I should have won if they use it every nite. I guess at that time, I hadn''t "spent" enough money with them. When I feel brave enough, maybe I will call Gil. Thanks again!

Deb

 

[Linda W]

Hi Deb,

Blue is a crack up. He makes me dizzy watching him sometimes. He walks back from the camera, then walks forward, then back and forth. LOL LOL. He knows his gems though. I sure would be upset about my basket too. That isn''t right what they did. I would certainly tell Gil about it.


Linda