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 Specials ... Hot Leather!

ShopNBC has more summer leather with the Pamela McCoy Zip Front Reptile-Print Leather Jacket. I still don't understand why they keep doing all this leather when we're closing in on the Fourth of July. In fact, Pamela McCoy just had a leather OTV not that long ago! However, this jacket is totally smokin' hawt! In the good way! Queen Bea is drooling ...

HSN's TS is a Gem Essence Interchangeable Gemstone 30" Pendant Watch. My aunt gave me a watch necklace when I was a kid (I think she probably got it from Avon) and I loved it. Like a middle-aged man with his new Rolex, I thought I was so cool and was always looking for an excuse to tell people what time it was.

Anyway, this particular necklace watch seems to be good in theory, but I worry that the chain will break, or the stones will fall out or crack, or the watch will just completely poop out. I don't know. At least it doesn't have anything to do with cleavage.

QVC has a comfy Carole Hochman Capri Pajama Set with Robe as their TSV today. At first, I wasn't particularly impressed. I mean it looked fine, but nothing to write home about. But then I saw the built in bra in the top and it won me over! You can relax and be comfortable without being obscene if someone comes to the door or the air conditioner makes the room a tad to chilly. The girls just need a little extra support while they're lounging!

And don't forget that Barbara Bixby is on today at 6 (Queen Bea does the happy dance!). The only sneak previews I have are here.

Upcoming Ripka and Bixby!

The pictures aren't up yet, but keep checking! Thanks to all the incredible Ripka and Bixby fans for digging these up:

Judith Ripka 6/27/08 (no word on the TSV yet!)

J38308 6.00 ct tw Multi-Gemstone Bangle

J38310 6.00 ct tw Limon(R) Quartz Earrings

J38317 Amethyst Figure-Eight Design Earrings

J38318 Carved Lapis Ring

J38319 4.75 cttw Amethyst Enhancer

J38320 Carved Turquoise Ring

J38321 Pink & Clear Diamonique Ring

J38322 4.75ct Limon(R) Quartz Floral Design

J38325 Diamonique 36" Barrel Station Chain

J38330 Diamonique 44" Barrel Station Chain

Barbara Bixby 6/26/08
J38795 Average Size Charm Cuff Bracelet Sterling/18K

J387959 Large Size Charm Cuff Bracelet Sterling/18K

If you know any more that I missed, please leave a comment! :-)

Queen Bea is Off to the Ball!!!

Today's the big day of the Ball ... focus group ... whatever, same thing! If you don't already know, Queen Bea was invited to participate in a focus group discussion on jewelry and gemstone preferences of people who buy from home shopping channels.

They also asked us to wear jewelry that we like and explain why we like it. So I have on a Steel By Design ring, which I love because it looks like platinum, it's heavy, it's durable, and it was cheap. I also have on the much loved (what's not to love!) Barbara Bixby Romeo & Juliet garnet ring. Sigh ... I *heart* this ring.

Here's what I had to say about what I do NOT want:

They need to know that trying to pass off drill bits as diamonds is bad, and that stretching out gold so thin that it dents when you blow on it is very bad, and they need to know that designer needs to really be designer, not just a famous name slapped on the same ol' crap.

I'm leaving in a few hours, chickadees, so if there's anything you want me to mention, please drop me a quick line at homeshoppingqueen@gmail.com.

Now if I could just find where I put that damn Diamonique tiara ...

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!

Queen Bea Got Invited to the Ball!

Well ... maybe not a ball exactly. I checked my email and found this invite:

As a valued jewelry and gemstone customer, we would like to invite you to participate in a research study on jewelry and gemstone preferences. The research will last approximately two hours. You will receive $75 cash compensation for participating in this study.

I have several slots available to be filled on a first come first serve basis on Wednesday June 18th, and Thursday June 19th. (Times listed below). The research being conducted in a group discussion format. You will spend time sharing your ideas and opinions about jewelry with research facilitators. It would be appreciated if you wore or brought a few pieces of jewelry that reflect your personal taste. This is not mandatory, only preferable.

These groups are enjoyable, as well as a great opportunity for you to talk about your jewelry interests. The $75 will be given to you at the conclusion of the research study.

If you are interested in joining us on the 18th or 19th of June, please answer the following questions and indicate which time slot you would prefer to attend. Again, the slots are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Questions:
Do you, or anyone in your family, work in advertising or public relations? Marketing research? Or for a manufacturer or retailer of jewelry?
Have you participated in a similar research panel within the last six months?
What shopping channels do you use to purchase jewelry from? ***

Wednesday June 18th : 9:00 am., 2:00 pm.
Thursday June 19th : 12 noon, 2:00 pm..

Thank you for your time. If you cannot make this particular group, but are interested in other market research studies, please let me know. Also, if you know anyone who hasn't purchased jewelry from television or online, we do have a specific group available for them to share their ideas and opinions.

***Gee, wonder why they would send me an invitation of all people. I never shop on home shopping channels or anything!

I am soooo excited! I get to make money telling these people exactly what I think. How fun! What jewelry should I wear? It needs to make a statement about what I will spend my hard-earned money on. Maybe the Barbara Bixby Romeo & Juliet ring ... it's beautiful, unique, designer, solid, quality craftsmanship, and not overpriced (although it's teetering on the verge of it!).

They need to know that trying to pass off drill bits as diamonds is bad and that stretching out gold so thin that it dents when you blow on it is very bad and they need to know that designer needs to really be designer, not just a famous name slapped on the same ol' crap.

Queen Bea is already polishing up her Diamonique tiara for the occasion!