As we reported yesterday, Jewelry Television is being sued for allegedly trying to pass off fake gems as real andesine-labradorite. Apparently, they were preparing for this news to hit, because a few weeks ago, they cut 200 jobs at their facility in Knoxville, TN. And these employees are understandably not happy.
Jewelry Television also got approval in 2005 for a 20-year tax break for a $20 million, 300,000-square-foot headquarters in West Knoxville. In February, though, execs said they hadn't made a final decision whether the project would move forward. Why did they suddenly put the brakes on the big move? Especially with such a big incentive to do it?
Gembusters is a website filled with disgruntled former employees and angry customers working towards a class action lawsuit. If you purchased labradorite from Jewelry Television, this would be a great place to go for information.
Here is a great article explaining the andesine-labradorite issue in-depth. And here is another great article detailing the science behind the stones.
Home shopping has lived with a terrible stigma since its inception. the big three (QVC, HSN, and ShopNBC) have been really stepping up their game to try to break out of the cheese fest. But bottom line, it doesn't matter how many great designers you bring in or how flashy you make the new morning show--customer trust is everything!
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I was fired from JTV. That place is headed for bankrupcy and those crooks deserve it. Their a bunch of liars and like to say how we're all one big happy JTV fdamily.
ReplyDeletebuyer beware!!! What did you expect?
ReplyDeleteIf you presently own JTV "Andesine" please go to www.gembusters.com, or you can email me directly at MLGAUTO@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteJewelry Television sued for third time over wage, race and EEOC/ERISA violations
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Andesine gems, red & green= what a farce,??? I think they were trying to feed the general public bologna sandwiches.fo dinner. Yes I would love to have the truth but coming out anytime soon. When they had the civil suit against them on this particular gem. I did not send them copies and copies of all of what I had purchased from them plus a few of the gemstones. That we're set new , 14 karat gol with real with real diamonds. that they di compensate for the gold ,diamonds , or any other precious gemstone or precious metals that they had put in a setting. I did ask 1 lawyer what about the gold and the Diamonds in my brooches, and many set earrings, what other hi and gemstones with the andesine. Response from the attorneys in the civil suit, o or nothing I sai it seems to be that they're making out again and so have many other gems and so have many other gems stones but not this .
ReplyDeleteI bought I diamond ring from them but before I bought it I called because I did not know anything about rhodium so I ask if it would turn green and said no well it did not it turn copper now when I called them after 3 months they said sorry your guarantee is up so they are selling junk and then I said if you ware it a lot it will turn copper I guess a few months is long enough for it to last what a rip off they are
ReplyDeleteI've been happy with my purchases.
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ReplyDeleteNow is really not the best time for online sales via TV. Now a lot of online stores such as rockerring provide excellent opportunities to buy jewelry or bijouterie. You need to understand that these TV sales were in the past, and now can be used for small promotions
ReplyDeleteI have bought numerous items from JTV and for the most part I have been satisfied. My only complaint is the clasp on their bracelets. They are terrible. They will not stay fastened. The bracelets cost to much to have to worry about losing them when you wear them. You cannot enjoy them because you are constantly checking to see that the bracelet is still on your arm. Wish there was a good fix for this problem.
ReplyDeleteDon’t be fooled they are no better than a car salesman junk is what they send you stones fall out of course things look good under the lights and cameras but when you get it it’s just mostly diamond chips nothing what like they show you and ooh,and ash about I bought a opal for my daughter and her twin daughters the stone fell out of one ring,and I sent it back they repaired it the first time she wore it fell out again I called they said it would be on me this time I would have to pay them to repair it again the other two rings I bought the stones turned dark I just threw them in the trash and bought some good quality from a well known dealer I bought an artisan of Bali the clasp was broken I’m in the process of returning it all back to them and never buying again don’t be fooled by the sweet little attitudes they all have they are just salespeople who lie to get your money Charles Winston will replace your stones but who needs New stones in a green band of fake silver yes anything over 925 will turn green on your finger and the gold over looks so fake it’s utterly ridiculous real gold doesn’t look even remotely like that. Buyer Be Ware they are making money off of you by lying to you.I believe the good reviews are fake because I have experienced their truth if you know what I mean???? Other situations to numerous to tell it would take even longer.
ReplyDeleteWhere is sheree herry she is one of my favorite hosts we need her back on jewel school!
ReplyDeleteThe diamonds are horrible!!! Is that they dont tell you the clarity????
ReplyDeleteAmen on the gold over. Bought gold over ring as guard so I could wear my deceased husbands gold band. Jtv was laughable
ReplyDeleteThis is about Jewel School, Susan Thomas,the host, is always giving prizes to Mira Barks. Watch the show this goes on all the time. Mira is giving stuff to Susan all the time so Susan is paying her back. I think if you won something that month you should not be winning in the same month. Stop discriminating Susan & start sharing the gifts with other people.
ReplyDeleteI've been with JTV since April of 2008. Most of what I have gotten from them,I've be content with. Lately the jewelry I have gotten from them, I've not been happy with. The gold over looks so orangey. The diamonds looks like rock salt,and no shine.stones fall out so easy. I have no money to spend on junk. I use to be happy with them. Couldn't wait to turn on the tv to see what deals they had going on. I believe I'm going to stop shopping with them. My love affair is over with them. 8/2/2021 Monday 4:28am
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