Today's Blue Plate Specials ... IT'S SILVER DESIGNER DAY!!!

The QVC TSV is an Ann King Sterling/18K 8.00 ct Gemstone Ring in either Green Quartz, White Topaz, Black Onyx. I *heart* Ann King. And I looooooove Sterling Designer Gallery Day. Queen Bea will be buzzing today, chickadees!

Did you catch either Anthony or Nak's cell phone going off during their show last night with Lisa? Did you see Lisa's dress? Oh my goodness, she sure brought the girls out for the party, didn't she!?! ;-)

IT'S STERLING DESIGNER DAY!!!!!
IT'S STERLING DESIGNER DAY!!!!!
IT'S STERLING DESIGNER DAY!!!!!



The HSN TS is a Purple Drusy Quartz, Amethyst and Iolite 10K Ring. I like drusy and I like iolite ... I do NOT like this ring. Besides, I will be too busy over at the Q with my Silver Designer Day to watch HSN. *sorry*


The ShopNBC OTV is an Olympus FE-340 8.0MP Digital Camera Package ... and I'm sure it's just awesome. At least it's not a watch or a leather jacket. Have I mentioned that it's Sterling Designer Day at the Q? Yeah, I could care less about cameras today. BTW, there is 20% off SWI watches online only through 8/12/08.

Sterling Designer Gallery Sneak Peaks

I'm totally ripping this info from the awesome ladies on the QVC boards (Hi, ladies!!!). I thought I'd go ahead and post the info on my blog just in case the QVC Message Board Police Special Poofing Task Force Unit gets their panties in a wad and decides to poof the threads.

Not all the pictures are up yet.

MIDNIGHT SHOW

TSV:
J37356Ann King Sterling/18K 8.00 ct Green Quartz Gemstone Ring, $139.92
J37357Ann King Sterling/18K 8.00 ct White Topaz Gemstone Ring, $139.92
J37362Ann King Sterling/18K 8.00 ct Black Onyx Gemstone Ring, $139.92

J39073 Ann King Sterling/18K 7.50 ct Olive Quartz Pendant, $166.50From Ann King, comes this pendant crafted of sterling silver and 18K yellow gold. Features a large faceted pear shaped olive quartz, prong set in the center of a twisted sculptural pendant, w/ an 18K yellow gold orchid accenting the top of the stone. Polished teardrop shaped bail will fit most size chains. Oxidized. Arabesque Collection. Total olive quartz gemstone weight = 7.50 carats. Measures approx. 1-3/4"L including bail x 1/2"W. Made in Thailand.

11 A.M. SHOW
J39070Ann King Sterling/18K Fairy Tale Onyx Pendant, $121.50
J39071Ann King Sterling/18K Onyx Earrings, $145

NO INFO ON 5 P.M. But here's what's left that I know of:
J39065Ann King Sterling/18K 10.80ct Cinnamon Quartz Pendant
J39072Ann King Sterling Hydrangea Cluster 7-1/2" BraceletFrom Ann King, comes this bracelet crafted of sterling silver. Features polished marquise shaped links w/sterling satin finished hydrangea flowers clustered throughout the bracelet. Flowers features cultured freshwater pearls in the center. Secures w/toggle closure _ w/Ann King's signature on the toggle. Oxidized finish signature. Hydrangea Collection. Measures approx. 7-1/2"L x 3/4"W. Cultured Freshwater Pearls 4.0mm. Made in Thailand. --

J38078 - Barbara Bixby 0.80cttw Multi-gemstone Ring Sterling/18K Barbara Bixby presents this sterling silver & 18K yellow gold ring featuring a carved mother-of-pearl flower design bezel set w/a 18K___ border, a prong set marquise shaped amethyst on each side & a________ turquoise colored enamel background. Side of ring features a scroll & flower design w/a beaded & zig-zag border. Oxidized. Available in sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. Total approx. amethyst gemstone weight=0.80 cts. No gemstone weight for mother-of-pearl. Measures approx._____ 1"L x 3/4"W. Boxed in pouch w/romance card .
J38082 - Barbara Bixby Turquoise Scarab Dangle Earrings Sterling/18K. 1-5/8 l and 1/2 w. .
J38085 - Barbara Bixby Oval Onyx Vine & Leaf Ring Sterling/18K Barbara Bixby Oval Onyx Vine & Leaf Ring Sterling/18K Barbara Bixby presents this sterling silver & 18K yellow gold ring that features a large faceted oval shaped onyx gemstone. The onyx is bezel set in a north/south direction w/a beaded & zig-zag border & a vine & 18K gold leaf design. The open work vine & leaf design continues onto the shank. The back of the ring features a sterling flower. Open work gallery. Oxidized. No gemstone weight given for onyx. Available in sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10. Measures approx. 1"L x 3/4"W. Comes boxed in pouch with romance card. .
J38086 - Barbara Bixby Bold Link Toggle Bracelet Sterling/18K Barbara Bixby presents this sterling silver & 18K yellow gold bracelet that features carved turquoise cabochons. The links feature a zig-zag & beaded design. Secures w/a toggle closure. The toggle bar features a zig-zag & swirl design, an 18K gold flower in the center & a carved turquoise cabochon on each end. Oxidized. No gemstone weight given. Measures approx. 7-1/2"L x 3/4"W. Comes boxed in pouch with romance card.
J38088 - Barbara Bixby Turquoise Cultured Pearl EnhancerSterling/18K Barbara Bixby presents this sterling silver & 18K yellow gold enhancer featuring 4 marquise shaped blue turquoise cabochons & Honora white near round cultured freshwater pearls 1 in the center & 1 on each tip. The turquoise alternates w/ 18K gold accents. Features a zig-zag & beaded design. Oxidized. Secures w/ a snap hinge bail & figure eight safety catch. No gemstone weight given for turquoise. Meas. approx. 1-7/8"L including bail x 1-1/4"W; cultured freshwater pearls 2.0mm & 3.0mm. Comes boxed in pouch w/ romance card. China .
J38089 - Barbara Bixby Cultured Pearl Hoop Earrings Sterling/18K Barbara Bixby presents these sterling silver & 18K yellow gold earrings w/ Honora cultured freshwater pearls. Textured zig-zag & beaded hoop features a sterling flower at the back. The removable____ maltese cross charm features a scroll design w/a satin finish 18K gold flower in the center & a white button shaped cultured pearl on each end. Oxidized. Post & clutch, for pierced ears only. Measures approx. 7/8"L x 1/8"W hoop, 1"L x 3/4"W charm, cultured pearl measures 4.0mm. Comes boxed in pouch w/romance card. China. .
J38092 - Barbara Bixby Elongated Turquoise Earrings Sterling/18K Barbara Bixby presents these sterling silver & 18K gold earrings that feature blue-green faceted turquoise tear drop shaped cabochons. The turquoise features a decorative textured & beaded elongated cap. Dangles below a shepherds hook w/a beaded design & a satin finish 18K yellow gold flower, for pierced ears only. Oxidized. No gemstone weight given. Measures approx. 1-1/2"L x 1/2"W. Comes boxed with pouch and romance card. Made in China. .
J38632 - Barbara Bixby Sterling Gemstone Enhancer Sterling/18K Barbara Bixby presents this sterling silver & 18K yellow gold enhancer that features a large bezel set pear shaped cabochon. Sterling & 18K gold vine & leaf overlay design on cabochon. 18K gold leaf & a zig-zag & beaded design on the large snap hinge bail that secures w/ a figure eight safety catch. Oxidized. Open work scroll design on the back. Measures approx. 1-5/8"L including bail x 3/4"W. No carat weight given for cabochon. Choice of carnelian, onyx or white mother-of-pearl. Comes boxed in pouch w/ romance card. .
J38795 - Barbara Bixby Average Size Charm Cuff Bracelet Sterling/18K No idea if this will actually turn up.
J38799 - Barbara Bixby Large Size Charm Cuff Bracelet Sterling/18K No way to know if this will surface .
J22127 - Barbara Bixby Enamel Multi-charm Enhancer Sterling/18K Barbara Bixby presents this textured sterling silver & 18K yellow gold enhancer that features 3 charms that dangle from a sterling circle which dangles from the large enhancer bail. All charms include enamel, a swirl design, & 18K gold accents. The 3 charms include: turquoise colored horn, dark blue cross, & purple flower cluster design. Secures w/a snap hinge bail & a figure eight safety catch. Oxidized. Measures approx. 2-3/4"L including bail x 5/8"W. Comes boxed in pouch w/ romance card. .
J29732 - Barbara Bixby Cushion Cut Black Onyx Ring Sterling/18K No info available.
J21668 - Barbara Bixby 4.0ct Gemstone Open-work Enhancer Sterling/18K Barbara Bixby presents this sterling silver/ 18K yellow gold enhancer that features a large faceted oval gemstone, prong set in an east/ west direction. The gemstone features an 18K zig-zag design border, & is set in the center of highly polished & zig-zag design open work cluster design. Secures w/ a snap hinge bail & a figure eight safety catch. Oxidized. Choice of: amethyst or green quartz. Approx. gemstone weight 4.00 carats. Measures approx. 2-1/8"L including bail 1-5/8"W. Comes boxed in pouch w/ romance card. Made in China --

Today's Blue Plate Special ... Shady Pines

QVC's TSV is a Motto Stretch Denim 3/4 Sleeve Jacket with Yoke Detail. Ummm ... two words ... Mom Jeans. Yuck.



I can't wait for tonight!!! Ann King has the TSV and it's Silver Designer Day ... my favorite special day that the Q does all year! It's a Major Award!!!



"Tonight! Tonight! It's coming Tonight! Tonight! Tonight! Tonight! Hot Damn, Tonight!"



The HSN TS is an Antthony Asymmetrical Tunic and Pants 2-piece Set. I don't like this. Not that I don't enjoy listening to Antthony, but this is Bea Arthur-esque (I loooves me some Golden Girls, chickadees!) Plus you would have to be as tall as Bea to pull it off.

The ShopNBC OTV is another watch--Invicta Men's Swiss Russian Diver Retrograde Bracelet Watch. What is with ShopNBC and the watches? I do like this one, but not all men could pull it off something so bold and trendy.

Judith Ripka Addresses Quality Issues Head On!

Peyton Kelley, Director of Product Development for QVC, posted the following on message on Peyton's Gem of Knowledge blog on QVC a few days ago:

Thank you all very much for the wonderful, constructive comments concerning Judith’s jewelry. I have read every response and read through many of your dialogues on the Ripka Forum. I know Judith well and understand your devotion to her and your passion for her wonderful jewelry. She is as concerned as we all are and is anxious to address your issues.

Debra and I are leaving next week to meet with the manufacturer of Judith’s line. They are well aware of the issues and we will go over each and every comment that you have sent me. I have prepared worksheets with J numbers and the feedback you supplied as well as specific comments about sizing, clasps, stone saturation and colors, setting issues, and findings issues.

I have also spoken to our internal departments about shipping, packaging, and waitlists. The QA department and I have had several meeting as well to make sure they are not only aware of your comments but also proactive about them. I have also spoken to the buyer about ordering a broader range of sizes for rings and bracelets. When I return in two weeks, I will keep you up to date on how the meetings went and the results.

Don’t forget to tune in for Ann King’s Today’s Special Value and programs on August 5. It is a sterling and 18k gold ring with a choice of green quartz, white topaz, or black onyx and is truly spectacular. Ann is one of my favorite people and is so talented. She is not only beautiful on the outside but gorgeous on the inside.

I love it when a company addresses customer concerns head-on with honesty and integrity. Good for QVC and good for Judith Ripka for being so open and proactive about the process!

Only a few more days to Sterling Designer Day, chickadees!!!

Barbara Bixby Clearance Deal!

Rarely does the good designer stuff go on sale, so this is quite the treat! Item# J11870: As Is Barbara Bixby 2.95 cttw Olive Quartz Earrings Sterling/18K -- they're in the As Is section, so they might only have a handful left. Get 'em while they're hot!!! Considering QVC is raising all the prices on all her other items, this is a steal at $80.31 (normally $129.75).

I love Barbara Bixby! Make sure you watch her June 26 from 6-8 p.m.

And on a side note, please, please, please don't push for her to make more (items or quantity), I want the quality to stay the same. This goes for Ann King too!