I got it, and wore it with that outfit a couple times, and once or twice more. Actually ALL of them should. Certainly better than many who are on HSN now. Chuck also departed, and has kind of gone off the radar. The last few days Ive been getting email from Gems en Vogue about shows on YouTube. I have many dozens of his items and they are all well made with excellent stones. Required fields are marked *. ( for those that may not knowGems by Michael Valitutti and Gems en Vogue are the same product, same company). But I ordered more recent things from him on HQ, and they werent nearly as nice as the pictures or TV samples, and were much more flimsy. Thats a very nice birthday gift. Almost everyone who caught it here, according to the office, was fully vaccinated and boosted. I like his presentations too. One of the so-called "Three Amigos," jewelry vendor Michael Valitutti, was on the air with host Lynne Schacher pitching his honker 50-carat smokey quartz ring. it is about time these 3 very talented Jewelry designers left a very failing Shopping network. My decorations are coming down next week; no judgement here, Bertie. I finally bought one when he was at HQ and had to return it. Bette, Ill stay away from the kids just in case Im getting it. Manse just had a mysterious post on Facebook, talking about QVC. A shopper called in rave about Valitutti's jewelry, which she said she had purchased on HSN. Happy Halloween, everyone! I will definitely look around as I have liked it for many years. Your size info on the 3 way poncho is mostly correct.but, read the reviews. And shows like Adrienne (fun to watch even if you didnt order her stuff), Suzanne Somers, studio Barse, and others are no longer on there and theres nothing to replace them on weekends. She always did mainly jewelry shows, but when Colleen got big, most of it went to her. HQ has certainly gone down-hill; will miss Michael Valitutti particularly. Anyway, Ive got a stack of mail for her when she gets back. Those get put away when Christmas comes out. Truthteller Why I put my name at the top of the post, I have no idea. Im making cheese swirl rolls. Who cares if it falls apart after the party. The man I saw was heavy set, on the short side, and different looking. I am on the same page as Jerri, so not much to add except HSN, you are a bunch of stupid idiots for letting him go. Bertie: I have liked Michaels panther ring for years. At least his jewelry is well made and interesting. And Jerri, that makeup is a must for me, if Im leaving the house. Vogue (or possibly Ellebut thinking Vogue) magazine did an interview with her back in 2005 or 2006. I, obviously, am not one. Behind that silly grin Ive always thought there was a not-so-smiley persona. I hope Im wrong but it looks like she may be getting rid of the former and keeping the latter. Anyone else buy the Padparadscha ring? didnt catch her. In an off way, that was stealing. Is Michael Valitutti leaving ShopHQ? How could ShopHQ do that, especially now?? Wish I could afford both. HSN is hard to deal with, and his prices ARE a lot more on there. Enjoy the gifts, and especially the love. Ill probably put HQ on TV. @ Kim My daughter has long been away from the nest, but I was a single mom and we had to pinch pennies back in the day. And although the dress was flimsy, it was new. Your email address will not be published. Im sure I saw it elsewhere, maybe on their own website. and they would get me a pullover sweater, or gloves and scarf, or a $25 gift certificate. My niece is spending it with her bfs family. I watched a little HQ, meh, ditto JTV. Before Chuck Norris kicks my a$$. Broke out my Sleeping Beauty turquoise today in solidarity with the amigos. I hope your ring arrives in perfect condition and you have no issues. There hasnt been much to interest me lately. Advertisement Who is Chuck clemency wife? Have a safe and happy Halloween, everyone. Gina End of year clearance/tax time as you said, she may be clearing out her warehouse(s) due to tax time, so she doesnt owe on last years inventory. A couple pieces tempt me but Ive had HORRIBLE experiences with HSN customer service, and if something goes wrong, I do not want to haggle with them. HSN is mostly electronics today. Decent man. Alice, thank you for the good wishes. I think youve got the right idea. Enjoy wearing it in spite of the pandemic. Many happy years ahead to you. @Lauren Ive bought a couple rings and some earrings there, and Im very pleased so far. Its almost as though they want to go under. Gems By Michael Sterling Silver Multicolor Tourmaline Band Ring Im sure Ive seen it, but. The prices were great and I actually have $$ left over. Her husband was never featured much, but there has been a noticeable absence for awhile. SEE: Artisan Crafted Rhodolite on QVC and you may recognize the identical Robert Manse Bali DESIGNS (More than one) from HSN years ago. She was especially good with the Borgheses (Perlier) and Marilyn Miglin. There is a way to contact her.or, most likely, a rep, on her website. Pick something thats quality made, with good reviews, and you should be set. I watched a couple of Michaels presentations yesterday. I felt so much better last week going out in a sweater and jeans, a little jewelry, and Jerris life saving makeup routine. And it was nice that you are sending the brother a gift. As for the deeper saturation, lab created stones are the way to go now. She was one of my favorite hosts. 10 x Top. . Shes had several good sales; it does appear that shes in clearance mode. The name sounds familiar. Hes selling and streaming a show on a Gems en Vogue website. I spent my birthday money well. All shop HQ is the Debrows or Invicta! Totally no judgment here, Bertie. I am sick of Invicta also and Doctor dubrow. Ive watched a few of her podcasts and havent heard anything. Trudy, cp, I need jog pants and warm tops for around the house and quick errands, and my jean collection was low due to the purge I made when we moved. Hopefully its a delivery issue, or clearance tactic. We supply direct-to-consumer pricing with FREE shipping and handling on any order that totals $75 or more with a THREE YEAR warranty. All I can say is, whoever does hers is better than the others; she looks pretty natural. They always had cocktail, dressy dresses at pretty cheap prices. Since HSN is letting him get away, they should mark down things a little more. Id love to hug them, but covid is bad here. Or maybe they just overshadow her. Theyve messed up shipping and returns, and made other mistakes that they couldnt/didnt want to fix. But, I just had to have that ring! I dont do business with HQ much at all, but I will shop with Michael. Treat people better and youll keep them. At those prices, it was a winning purchase. Add to Favorites Vintage Michael Valitutti NH 18" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 Round Floral Blue Pearl Blue Czs And Gold Washed Accents Used . I have a feeling they could possibly bring the EZ Gym, or similar, back, because they told me they get many requests for it. I had a low balance, and paid it off, and goodbye. Once in awhile is ok; not all the time. I agree about Sara; she can be run over by strong vendors. Kathy Wolf has been a busy bee on HSN recently. I loved her (pre 2002) jewelry, fashions, and the total gym. There doesnt seem to be a follow up, so either shes staying far away from the media, or has been incarcerated. She gets more holidays, etc than anyone. "All my Gems en Vogue jewelry is no available at gemsenvogue.com. Yes, Ms. Moss, thanks for clearing that up. We dont decorate for Christmas till the first week in December. THATS where Ill buy from him. I just like a presentation of the item being shown with a good description. I forgot to mention that their invoices say in fine print that if you return too many items, they reserve the right to block you from ordering anything in the future! When you call for the number, you get the coldest-sounding customer rep you ever had. Either people are crazy about her or she drives them crazy, lol. There were a few pretty rings; thats all that caught my eye. I dont remember seeing them on HSN. So theyd go to Macys, pick one out, put it on her credit card, and take it home. Micheal you are my favorite and Im so upset about your leaving. I checked out GEV and the prices are pretty good. Your email address will not be published. Join me in wishing Michael Valitutti a happy 22nd year anniversary!!! You see people on TV, and you only see their TV persona. He would definitely be the reason Id watch; I agree, Ms Moss, there hasnt been anything good on there in awhile. Your family is very thoughtful. Report Inappropriate Content. I trashed his wand to sterilize areas. My name is Lola and I got my ring 2 days ago. From what I understand, once you take the tag off an item its non-returnable. Seems someone had a party and it was too many people in a small space, and no masks. Unnecessary, and detract from the product. We worked out and walked yesterday. MICHAEL VALITUTTI Almandine Garnet Ring, 11.2 Carat Oval Solitaire With Red Sapphire Accents, Size 7, Euroshank, Sterling Silver & 18K Gold 5 out of 5 stars (476) $ 389.95. Well, I am bummed, but, on Amazon and Walmart, as well as private manufacturers of exercise equipment, there are many dupes of the EZ Gym. That said, Ill watch her if shes selling what Im interested in, but I buy only online. Returning their stuff can cost you 60, 80 dollars or more in postage and insurance. It was a large area and Im sure they could have found something. Although I pegged Colleen as a phony from the beginning, I never minded her that much. There was some concern about Kathy Wolfs family recently; she posted pictures with her kids and all 3 dogs on Facebook. The oohing, ahhing, and general orgasmic responses to items shes selling. They must have noticed the bottle on my dressing table was almost empty. I might watch Lynn and Jay later, if nothing better is on. Groceries have gone up so much..its crazy. I had a cancellation, and read it while I waited for my next client. coming up at 5pm c /6 e . I also do not want Marquies from Waterford. It seems her stuff is hit or miss, but the jeans are generally well rated. Heidi Daus is on with Lynn. I accepted, and am bringing a Winter greens salad. The answer is simple. Everybody knows that HSN and QVC are the same company, right? Wish I had the foresight to get the whole set back in the day. I had trouble choosing between the green and the multicolor. Gina So many shopping channel changes. "Michael Valitutti To Offer Free Jewelry Customization With Return to ShopHQ." Michael said: "Starting with my debut show on Nov. 17 at 11 pm Eastern you will be able to . Ive watched HSN for many years, probably over 20, and I frankly never get attached to any hosts, although I definitely have my likes and dislikes. In general, she comes across as over enthusiastic and phony. And your suggestions were great, but from the browsing my daughter and I did, the little teen store was cheaper than the second hand stores. The dressing will be made from avocado oil and raspberry infused balsamic vinegar. I have ordered a few pieces off the GEV site, and have been pleased. They actually did this a few times, over several school proms. And, like blogger Marlene, Ive had terrible dealings with customer service. But his newer jewelry is really low quality. (As it turns out, we just did some snooping and it looks like Manse has been creating artisan jewelry for QVC for some time. I switch scents but this is my special occasion scent. Mr and I are downsizing, so some gym equipment will be sacrificed. Not that it matters, but they dont put much thought or money into my gifts. Its both to protect them and in some cases, the hosts, because not all of the hosts are GSN employees but instead are paying GSN for the air time. Lainie Theyre trying to work with him where HSN was not. I just got my glitter candles, and I want to enjoy them more. I dont disagree that they sell some nice stuff, but they often sell rings which have gemstones that have no business being in a ring unless youre wearing it for special occasions because the stones are are too low on the Mohs scale (opal and sphene as examples). In 1985, the network changed its name to HSN. The material is a little flimsy, and the sizes arent consistent, but they look nice with a long chain, some earrings and bracelets, and ballet flats and leggings for a dressier casual look. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sounds like Shop HQ main vendors are Invicta and Medic Therapeudics. And I did it locally. White it was/os Bali or Robert Manse or RoManse jewelry on HSN, there are more than a few items now on QVC that were on HSN 1-4 years ago. We can't wait for you to see these incredible pieces. Inconsistent sizes, item not as shown, USED; they have huge nerve complaining when things are returned. Honored Contributor. THATS when I didnt like her any more. Rather than have a clearance sale on HSN, put them on QVC with a markup. I hope your ring arrives in perfect condition, too. I think it was on one of those one off shopping websites, that sell discontinued items. Im afraid to step on the scale.more scary than any spooky movie, lol ! Theres a cheaper version I found online, with good reviews, but Im skeptical. Ive made a promise to myself to stop going out in public looking like Carol Burnetts char woman character . Also returning to ShopHQ are two beauty brands: Naturally [by] Danny Seo, and Elizabeth Grant International. It was so thin, you could see through it. I hadnt thought of the delivery situation. I havent been watching home shopping much. Generally, the holiday gift shows are meh and very hit or miss. Things are back to normal around here, at least for now. Im sure others can add to it. The Gem Hunter Guys name is Thomas Ford, and yes, he focuses mostly on loose gemstones, so it could very well have been him. I dont know what they did about shoes; maybe Payless shoes source or similar. Several jog pants and tops, jeans, and I got the knit midi dress in black. It will be great working with all my favorite hosts again such as Heather Hall, Kendy Kloepher, Lynn Schacher, Erin Newburg, Fatima Cocce and Mellisa Miner. I absolutely love the Sleeping Beauty and rhodalite necklace I purchased some years ago with the matching earrings and bracelet. Jerri Youre welcome. Former HSN Vendor Robert Manse To QVC, Michael Valitutti Explains His Return To ShopHQ From HSN Balinese jewelry vendor Robert Manse left his longtime home shopping venue, HSN, a few weeks ago. Also, Sara is from HQ, so Im sure shes familiar with Michael. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. What you say is true, but I still think they should relax their policy a little. On ShopHQ I can resume sending my famous gem story cards with all purchases and will once again be able to offer products at the $99 range, something I could not do where I was. The grandsons are going to a party, and I guess thats about it. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS). The thing that disappointed me is that they were short in length. I got my ring today. But either way, whatever helps is what counts. My Halloween decorations are still up, too. Posts: 63,256. I wonder if HSN had originally promised him more hours? Ive learned that with Gem Shopping assume a ring is a size 7 unless they tell you otherwise. The last info I could find was that shed been arrested on various charges. Their shipping costs are high, but youre saving a bit on the jewelry to more than make up for it, as Jerri said. I agree about Sarah. I am pleased with the workmanship and quality, and they were a great buy. I cant stop thinking about it. But it makes you wonder about their real character. I will try to not feel guilty over my little splurge. I bought the multi colored panther ring. Don't know if he's still affiliated with ShopHQ. For myself, I think Id prefer to buy high end gems in person. I looked Tom Ford up, and am pretty sure hes not the one that I saw on HSN. He has a show with the "best host there is" Heather Hall this week. She invited me to Halloween dinner. And a request: a substantial hessonite garnet ring, a gem we dont see enough of. I agree that Gem Shopping has a brutal return policy, but I can see cps point, too. It was the Today's Top Value. And would Mr Lynn Murphy please throw out that awful purple polish. And if the thought counts, there wasnt any behind their gifts to me, so it works better if I spend less. . It did not disappoint. I agree about HSNs horrible customer service; Im hoping nothing goes wrong with this ring. Oh. But I already found them. I escaped by being honest: on a night of mischief, I dont want to leave my cats. In 1986, QVC began broadcasting on TV. Anyway, some people dont use their heads but for a hat rack. I think it was about 12 or 13 years old, and I used it at least twice a week, for a good 30 minute workout. The rest is on me. 09-26-2020 07:57 PM. I bought the 2 colors in plus. Truthteller, cp, At least I can enjoy wearing them at home. Their prices are incredibly high, and their goods are very high-end. I can get that at Macys for less. Im glad you posted this because now Im going to inspect garments I buy with a magnifying glass. No thanks tired of seeing them ,no Michael valitutti or chuck clemency, no me, bye bye shop HQ. Really! Cash is much lighter. I know his pieces have shrunk in size (lol, Jerri, Shrinky Dinks ) and it has gotten repetitious as heck. Signity with Michael Valitutti & Libby Floyd. I went to HQ to look at the panther rings the other day and theyre almost gone. Folks, please wear your masks when yall go out or are around other people. Seems like a logical pairing. Heres the explanation that Valitutti offered himself on Facebook: THE RUMORS ARE TRUE.I did my last show on HSN mid October and will be resuming my Gems en Vogue show on ShopHQ. That so called Dr Dubrow is irritating. And I specifically remember her mentioning airing the dress out well (by an open window) overnight. Shop hq is the pits. I used to get them things like TVs, tablets, leather coats. You have brought happiness in my life for years. We usually take it down right after New Years day. Thanks! It was a blonde pigtailed gymnastic doll. I think HSN ended it. Stephanie, I had a problem with a returned item they lost. Dimitri James (Skinn Cosmetics) and the Beekman guys left just in time. Pretty, but cheaply made. Too short for that. She has overdone those things, and they arent that flattering to her. More sizes, choices, better prices and shipping. I think theyve run their course; its time to retire them. The jewelry was described much better, no laughing episodes, and everyone had fun. Ive enjoyed it so much this year. Still not sure Ill bother watching, the rejects from ShopHq arent that great and every last one of them hiked their prices by 50%, so, nah, although, of all them, I like his presentations, I wish him well. Ill still watch; it should be interesting. The manager was nice, although a little off beat. Im going to insist that I host Thanksgiving. Look at son Carlos wedding pictures. Thought Id let you know; hope you see this and can get one. (He said that). More than 30 days had gone by so I couldnt return it. Im sure Chuck is a good guy who doesnt beat women up..at least not in non competition scenarios! A quiet Autumn weekend cozy inside. I was bounced around by speaking to 8 different people. Bette I want WATERFORD FROM IRELAND. I did catch some of the big Skinny Girl sale; I might go back and order a couple things. So I wouldnt know their in house brand. My friend stayed over Friday to yesterday, we had a chill and pleasant Halloweekend. Im stealing that word, its great! And I didnt want to behave myself, lol, but Ive had bad experiences with HSNs customer service before and do not want a repeat! Gina and a couple things from Amazon. Its nice to know that the ring is prettier in person than on TV or the web. She has dogs herself; whats so 10 minute laughing streak funny? Firstly, I dont care for Colleen, but I wish her nothing bad. I bought more, all in plus, after that. Instead, they should have rented a dress, or gone second hand store browsing. I wish her no ill, either, but I dont think much of her. Goat boys and electronics on HSN AGAIN. New MexicoLand Of Enchantment. I have a feeling at least one more jewelry vendor will exit SHQ by the end of the year. Post if you find something out; so will I. Oh crappity crap crap.Kim, you and I flubbed the name and Im here to correct us. Great deal on shipping, nice jewelry and at reasonable prices. I would love to buy the Total Gym again; mine lasted for years but got lost during my last move. Please join me from 1am to 2am EST on QVC main channel and this will for sure be my final show.

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