Anisha, you were so correct on the Ming Pearl necklace, much to my disappointment. I should have listened to you and I bow to your superior knowledge.
Ming Pearl Necklace - I can count on a couple of fingers how many times I've been disappointed by Ripka jewelry - hardly ever. Much to my chagrin, this was one of the times. The pearls are HUGE and the necklace if a bit heavy, but I could have dealt with being heavy. The clasp if magnificent and in a class all its own. But the pearls. THE PEARLS! The pearls lacked the lovely luster which I've come to expect from Miss Judie's pearls. This is the second time I've been burned on Ming pearls, the first being an Honora TSV from a couple of months ago. Sadly had to be returned.
Three stone ring, YGC - DELICIOUS! The scale of the ring is very believable, but not tiny. But the star of the ring, for me, was the cut out details on the metal. It boggles the mind that intricate work like this could be done. This is a fabulous value for the big look of elegance which one gets from wearing this ring.
TSV earring, YGC - super dooper! Love that small stud earrings have an omega back. Nice presence on the ear.
Chrome Diopside cuff - Oh, Mama! Beautiful array of different hues of CD. Sparkly to beat a band. WOnderful.
Regent watch, silver & Mabe pearl ring - Both were ordered BEFORE the shows began. SHipped on 7?11 and &/12. Haven't arrived. On tracking number it says they are vacationing in Swedesboro, NJ. Will I ever see them, in this lifetime? Stay tuned.