I am grounded here for a couple weeks, so Ill have plenty of time to sit and admire it. One of our readers has informed us that Michael Valitutti, a stalwart jewelry vendor for years at ShopHQ, is coming to HSN. Masks do work and keep the spreading of COVID way down. We are ordering in pizzas, and Chinese food. I trashed his wand to sterilize areas. Mary and I are back at it with our workout regimen Friday. Happy Halloween, yall!!! My friend stayed over Friday to yesterday, we had a chill and pleasant Halloweekend. Bertie: I have liked Michaels panther ring for years. QVC does the exact same thing. I got it, and wore it with that outfit a couple times, and once or twice more. My Halloween decorations are still up, too. They probably wont. I did most of my holiday shopping already, minus a couple stocking stuffers. Prince is also still on ShopHQ, BTW. Its been mostly electronics for awhile now. And theres a panther ring of his on HQ that I ordered on site. Enjoy it and wear it with happiness. There are many who will disagree with me, but I stand firm! She should exercise her privilege and refuse to represent that product. Im sure Ive seen it, but. I liked watching Suzanne Somers much more with Bill Green, Chris, Bobbi or Lynn. To illustrate this I will have more on-air hours in my first 9 weeks on ShopHQ than HSN scheduled for my program for all of 2023. I like it so much, I also bought it in Sleeping Beauty with blue topaz! Gemsnob Posts: 2504 Joined: 3 years ago. Im going to insist that I host Thanksgiving. ShopHQ was getting to cocky for its britches and prices were out of line, they act like they are the only game in town, glad to see so many vendors leaving for more reasonable channels!! I saw Michaels HSN collection; some was interesting, some not. I finally bought one when he was at HQ and had to return it. I hate to say it, but it looks like she may be serving time. And I didnt want to behave myself, lol, but Ive had bad experiences with HSNs customer service before and do not want a repeat! Like you, Ill watch, but I wont buy from HSN. They dont treat Bobbi like this and shes been on there way longer than Colleen. Hi everyone Those turkeys and vegetables were heavy, lol!! I never wore it when I washed my hands, prepared food, etc. Our numbers keep going up. My niece is spending it with her bfs family. How about, Tell him hi back and finishing the call. Everybody knows that HSN and QVC are the same company, right? For myself, I think Id prefer to buy high end gems in person. I think Id chance the cheaper version of the EZ Gym as long as it is a bit cheaper. I have not yet received mine; it should be here any day. Bertie And would Mr Lynn Murphy please throw out that awful purple polish. Libby Floyd used to do a video with Michael Vailitutti at least twice a week. Now, we get to see the jewelry. Colleens gown is NOT appropriate for mother of the groom. Theyre lucky we buy the stuff they sell. Maybe it will give us a reason to watch HSN, which we dont think we have seen in months. It may have been Gem Hunter. On another note Wendi Russo will be hostessing on a new Pageant Shopping Channel. Then well come home early, order some food, and watch more scary movies and enjoy our decorations. I cant stop thinking about it. So many shopping channel changes. I dont really want turkey; well see what I can come up with. Pyrite Turquoise with Michael Valitutti & Libby Floyd. Her eyes were wide, wide, wide open, with an unnatural blue, caffeinated look. From my experience, unless you are EXTREMELY petite, the plus size fits better. I looked around and next to me on my sofa was a paper thin piece of pink something. They must have noticed the bottle on my dressing table was almost empty. Watching Lynn with Bethenny earlier; more black; birthday $$ so.. bought skinny girl skinny jeans with the front slit in bottom leg, 1 black, 1 gray. Sara is a weak host, but I much prefer her over Colleen. Good luck with Suzannes website. Maybe ShopHQ employees want to think about moving to QVC or HSN. As for Manse, I could care less. I hope everything is ok there. I like Jay but his jewelry has gone to pot, both in design and quality. I wonder if Lynn really likes her. But it makes you wonder about their real character. (Im assuming she got the card when she was doing better financially.) Tomorrow its back to reality, grocery $hopping, and food making. . I think they all throw these failures in here and there to get rid of them. Im sure others can add to it. I went to HQ to look at the panther rings the other day and theyre almost gone. I noticed the goat boys and electronics ad nauseum continuation. 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. I saw Daus yesterday, too. 2y; And a request: a substantial hessonite garnet ring, a gem we dont see enough of. One of our readers has informed us that Michael Valitutti, a stalwart jewelry vendor for years at ShopHQ, is coming to HSN. Michael is supposed to be on with Sara Anderson, for his visits that day. The jewelry was described much better, no laughing episodes, and everyone had fun. She did that, like you said, to make sure she was noticed. THATS when I didnt like her any more. We have now taken these one-of-a-kind pieces and set each with exquisite exotic precious unique gemstones. 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. I agree, Ms. Moss, that hell bring some much needed interest to HSN. I wouldnt want to wear it. I havent been watching home shopping much. Enjoy the gifts, and especially the love. And, like blogger Marlene, Ive had terrible dealings with customer service. Enjoy your ring, you deserve it! I wish you happiness . I can see where vendors get stuck waiting for manufacturers. I kept one ring, because it was pretty, and the stones fell out several months later and it tarnished. She seems happy with her Facebook and Instagram shows from her home, and although I miss her on TV I dont blame her. you solved the problem of non reciprocity perfectly. There are other occasions where she has tried to out dress Christie. Who has left ShopHQ? Jay King is on there with his ho-hum collection almost every day. And all the channels limit your returns now. Anyway, I hope you get a response. Frankly, with all the watches and PPE gear now dominating ShopHQ's schedule, we hardly watch it any more. I still ordered, but used other cards. I do think Gem Shopping should maybe foot the bill for the first return. At least your daughter got 2 wearings out of her cheap dress! Thank goodness for our large movie library, and our streaming service. I will miss Michael valetudo thank you to greatest Valitutti, one of Shop HQs former Three Amigos, left ShopHQ last year. Her dogs.cute, dont want to see them on the shows. Still, I agree with you; thats wrong. Report Inappropriate Content. That ring sold out fast; Im glad you got it. We werent hurting, but our budget was extremely tight. I just wanted to wish everyone a happy Halloween. I dont do many other Christmas decorations around the house, just a few lights and candles. But either way, whatever helps is what counts. Queen Celeste Also in the same mindset as you and Bertie, my decorations are coming down next week. I enjoyed Sarah with him; they know each other from their days at HQ. That will be my contribution. Gems By Michael Sterling Silver Multicolor Tourmaline Band Ring Your size info on the 3 way poncho is mostly correct.but, read the reviews. But that green is so pretty. If it were that easy to move to QVC or HSN theyd all be gone by now. Valitutti, one of Shop HQ's former "Three Amigos," left ShopHQ last year. Registered: 03-10-2010. Thanks again, Ms Moss, for filling in some big blanks. Once in awhile is ok; not all the time. I have a few pieces of his earlier jewelry, and theyre what they looked like online. After reading the other posts, Im kicking myself for not ordering it! New MexicoLand Of Enchantment. Her laughing fits. We started on our movie marathon Saturday night, and are still going, with little breaks in between. It was a large area and Im sure they could have found something. 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. I really miss my EZ Gym. Other posters, please make a note. I just donated to the local food bank to help those trying to keep it together. i never watched ShopLC but did watch Evine before they became ShopHQ. Mine did hit me at mid thigh; I hope the ones I just ordered do, too. When prom time came, her daughter wanted to go, but had no appropriate dress. Jerri, I want one, too! Ive put on weight over the last few years. Michael Valitutti is on Facebook. Adriennes and Suzannes shows took up several hours over 2 or 3 days. He seems fun on air, but who cares? And the color play is nice especially in the sunlight. He was not on Shop LC; he was on ShopHQ. She was one of my favorite hosts. 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. If thats it, must say while deceptive, very clever marketing. And I specifically remember her mentioning airing the dress out well (by an open window) overnight. 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. Now HSNs schedule apparently lists Gems En Vogue as having a Todays Special on HSN on Feb. 9. Truthteller The prices were great and I actually have $$ left over. I agree with Georgie that its time to bring back the EZ Gym. Gina What looked like white enamel crusted with tiny crystals was actually PAPER glued to yellow metal and covered with GLITTER. Required fields are marked *. Ive always thought she was a big phony.but shes way less tolerable now than she was 20 years ago. Join host Fatima Cocci for a sneak. But, I just had to have that ring! @Gina There were some lovely pieces, some padparadscha sapphires, and a couple others, that sold out quickly. The cold weather hits hard at night. Iolite with Michael Valitutti. Sunday I go to dinner at my brothers. And I did it locally. Anyway, I learned a lesson. Kim I also saw the Vogue interview. There were also small, cheap stores that sold some dresses appropriate for prom. Message 6 of 17 (923 Views) Reply. But Id rather watch nearly anyone than Colleen. 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. I absolutely love the Sleeping Beauty and rhodalite necklace I purchased some years ago with the matching earrings and bracelet. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Dallas Prince has a line on Amazon also. . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Anyway, some people dont use their heads but for a hat rack. All shop HQ is the Debrows or Invicta! I am having it sent over there as well. His 10K gold jewelry makes gold affordable. I think Libby Floyd was hosting an earlier one, so interesting to see her teaming up with those two amigos. I dont mind Sarah; shes usually a good host. Hopefully Ill have better luck than Jerri did. Other than that, she was an honest person. Add some bling and its suddenly dressy. With prices like that, returns should be easy and FREE. Ill peel strips of carrots, thinly sliced red onion, thinly sliced red pepper, blood orange segments, and chopped parsley. The resistance was giving out.I wore it out! Bring back the ez gym instead! Bette But the HSN prices are notably higher. I guess well just have to see. It is really pretty. For more than thirty years, graduate gemologist Michael Valitutti has worked in the jewelry business, specializing in gemstone sourcing and design. Firstly, I dont care for Colleen, but I wish her nothing bad. Great deal on shipping, nice jewelry and at reasonable prices. Its much prettier in person than on the website. They were selling fast when Mr bought mine. Ill put it all together tomorrow morning, except for the dressing, which well add individually when we eat. Gina How could ShopHQ do that, especially now?? And the fits of laughter. But I just cant justify buying any when I have so much I am not even wearing. She has overdone those things, and they arent that flattering to her. Vogue (or possibly Ellebut thinking Vogue) magazine did an interview with her back in 2005 or 2006. They all lie to sell products, but Ive caught her in so many. I, obviously, am not one. Either people are crazy about her or she drives them crazy, lol. Apparently forgot his oath to do no harm. . Your correction made me lol! We supply direct-to-consumer pricing with FREE shipping and handling on any order that totals $75 or more with a THREE YEAR warranty. and they would get me a pullover sweater, or gloves and scarf, or a $25 gift certificate. I didnt get any of Paul Deasys things, because his quality has slipped badly since he first started at HQ. Im going to miss your smile and knowledge. I wanted to buy a ring, but will look for similar on GEV. My decorations are coming down next week; no judgement here, Bertie. Both rings will show beautifully with black. It looks really nice. I looked again and there are a handful of ponchos. About 3 years ago, I was all set to buy a milky aquamarine ring on sale from Michael Valitutti until I saw SLC had the exact ring for a fraction of the cost. His story is that he got interested in gems while he was flying all over the world as an airline pilot. He seemed to know his stuff. 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. We can't wait for you to see these incredible pieces. Her privileges at HSN, that no one else has. Totally no judgment here, Bertie. No thanks tired of seeing them ,no Michael valitutti or chuck clemency, no me, bye bye shop HQ. $40 worth of nightmares and day terrors. I think Bethennys stuff is fine, like the sweaters, as long as you stick with stuff that has a rating of +. They must be close to ending their business. So all of you out there, remember that they can run short in length. Kale, beet greens, romaine, spinach, and radicchio. HQ has certainly gone down-hill; will miss Michael Valitutti particularly. In addition to our production jewelry, we also create one-and-only pieces with rare and remarkable gemstones in a variety of finishes. The grandsons chipped in on my perfume, its a rare and expensive old school scent, and I feel very grateful they were so generous and thoughtful. We supply direct-to-consumer pricing with FREE shipping and handling on any order that totals $75 or more with a THREE YEAR warranty. Report Inappropriate Content. I loled, too, at your name correction. You have to really dig to bring them up. I am NO LONGER appearing on ShopHQ, he wrote. Thanks for letting us know, and Im glad you got a reply from Suzannes website. Real stones, lovely colors, and a good price point for a sapphire thats becoming rarer and rarer. HSN finally wised up and quit pairing her with Robert Manse. Im sure Chuck is a good guy who doesnt beat women up..at least not in non competition scenarios! That so called Dr Dubrow is irritating. I havent seen one in a while. I agreed to do it and its one of my Artisan shows featuring the incredible designs of my dear friend Robert Manse Designs. Mostly in mocha, but they have plus sizes in another color. 10.09.20 2:30 AM. We have an artificial tree thats nice, and many decorations so we can change up the colors and themes each year. Friends have small gatherings for the holidays, and I want to dress up a little without freezing. My ring came yesterday, and Im very pleased. Yes, the few ponchos they have are deeply hidden. His jewelry is much more reasonably priced at HQ. What is it about Colleen that viewers dont like? Thats great advice about the sizes. And I hope everyones Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos celebrations were fun. Im sure it would have increased their sales. It will add to my Winter (dressier) wardrobe. I will definitely buy it. The oohing, ahhing, and general orgasmic responses to items shes selling. I saw some of his shows, too. Ill post my show dates and hours, photos etc about a week before airtime. You have brought happiness in my life for years. I had trouble choosing between the green and the multicolor. I hadnt thought of the delivery situation. She completely understood. That has always been apparent, but it revealed that she really doesnt appreciate her customers. Thanks again, good to know in case I see a tanzanite ring or some other bauble I cant resist! I have some pieces from GEV and they are great. It did not disappoint. Behind that silly grin Ive always thought there was a not-so-smiley persona. Treat people better and youll keep them. Rather than have a clearance sale on HSN, put them on QVC with a markup. We dont decorate for Christmas till the first week in December. I just like a presentation of the item being shown with a good description. Then an invite for the following Sunday. I am looking forward to wearing them OUT when Covid is over. That is a despicable policy, because you cant go to a store and scrutinize the jewelry in person. I ran across them a few years back, when we had cable TV. They should have given Michael more air time. Why did chuck leave and go to the LC. Im about 55, and I weigh about 130. Thanks. Theyd better be! And it was nice that you are sending the brother a gift. I may have to check out the green panther ring. Kim I had a problem with a returned item they lost. I get notices from GEV two to three times a day with beautiful jewelry. 10 x Top. I just wont go over that often while hes there. The answer is simple. But here is an example of what you said: The stones are clear, the color is good, and its well made. Another vendor I really miss is Suzanne Somers..especially her HSN days. The woman you knew is lucky that Macys (or Chuck Norris, lolyoure funny!) When my ring comes, Ill post here, and let you know how it is. In 1985, the network changed its name to HSN. Kunzite has a Mohs hardness rating of 6.5 - 7.0 so its similar to quartz for daily wear. She was hosting a Technibond show the beginning of 2000, and I bought a few pieces from her. Daus must think she is the sexiest thing on 2 legs. Gina Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Shop LC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vaibhav Global Ltd. (VGL), a vertically integrated company with global sourcing and manufacturing capabilities. I dont know if this is clearance time, or if shes cutting back on products. I rarely watch QVC; their on air antics are a huge turn off. There were a lot to choose from, so I went with one that met my needs and seemed well made. Good luck with your ring, and enjoy wearing it. Thank you ladies for kindly replying to my post. Let us know what you think of the green ring. I have a feeling at least one more jewelry vendor will exit SHQ by the end of the year. The other GEV jewelry looks good, maybe worth a try. That finalized my opinion of Colleen right there. (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 sincerely hope she isnt going to eliminate those things permanently; I guess time will tell. And Im excited to get my ponchos. Check out JTVs collection. Gina Yes, Ms. Moss, thanks for clearing that up. No reason to watch the channel anymore. Ive never been a Colleen fan, and found out early about her lying. I remember someone selling gems on HSN for a short time.very late 90s to 2000, too. Im sorry that happened to you, too. My name is Lola and I got my ring 2 days ago. 30 years ago, I was living in a nice apartment, just getting going in my career. I'll read your comments to him live tonight on ShopHQ . Pick something thats quality made, with good reviews, and you should be set. And I wont in the future, unless he quits designing child size jewelry. As usual, per Michaels jewelry, the ring band is sturdy and comfortable to wear. The stones were really dull, especially the citrines. Im so glad your ring arrived safely and was a good one! I will try to not feel guilty over my little splurge. Disappointing, to say the least. Your experience with the turkeys is the exact reason we started donating cash instead of groceries, lol. More than 30 days had gone by so I couldnt return it. There are always discarded prom, bridesmaid, and wedding gowns there. With every shopping channel they decide the limit. Now to look back at HSN to see if there are any more good sales on his jewelry. Inexpensive and delicious. Sothats why I was glad Michael was hosted by Sara.and it went very well, what I saw of it. I am sick of Invicta also and Doctor dubrow. I agree about Sarah. Not. As I remember, the ring cost about $25..which was plenty, in 2000. There is a way to contact her.or, most likely, a rep, on her website. Were having lox and bagels , lattes , and sliced apples . And yes, with the Big 3 returning too much will get you warned to cut it out and after that youre going to have your account cancelled. I think youre right. And, many are cheaper. and a couple things from Amazon. We have weekly deals, etc." Lynn looked very nice, she needs to up her manicure game and shell be fine. Those get put away when Christmas comes out. I wonder if HSN had originally promised him more hours? ( for those that may not knowGems by Michael Valitutti and Gems en Vogue are the same product, same company). Chuck & his Gorgeous Blonde make Shop LC an awesome Show, These two are magic together, their hands are magical, indispensable & their minds are creatively educational, These two are the Bomb, They capture their audience with their smiles, imagination & their very much insurable & magical hands & both sets of hands need insurance! I must look at Michaels collection on HQ. All my Gems en Vogue jewelry is no available at gemsenvogue.com. Now to warm up the house. We supply direct-to-consumer pricing with FREE shipping and handling on any order that totals $75 or more with a THREE YEAR warranty. Ironic, because 20 years ago, they were great. I sincerely hope he brings in more padparadscha and sells it on GEV. One was a large ring, with the band and frame being kind of a pebbly finish surrounding a sizable piece of pink mother of pearl. It also had earrings and a pendant to match. Thanks! So Manse has been an in house designer all this time for QVC?! Good news about Michaels return to ShopHQ, and interesting the reason why. Tags: HSN, Michael Valitutti, QVC, Robert Manse, ShopHQ. Basically cinnamon roll dough with cheese and savory seasonings rolled up instead of sweet. But, as poster Laine said, to each their own. If you went out and partied, I hope you had tons of fun. I think HSN ended it. I agree about Sara; she can be run over by strong vendors. This year flew by and the highly anticipated Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos flew by in a second. I found one piece on QVC for sale price of $878 and regular price $980, while the exact same item was on HSN for $1990 regular price, sale $1,700. Theyve been on again, off again for a couple years now. Hi. She wants to make sure all eyes are on her. Another senior moment, I guess. Their shipping costs are high, but youre saving a bit on the jewelry to more than make up for it, as Jerri said. And he sells junk! And those claws, SMH. And enjoy wearing it. Im glad you got your ring and its in perfect condition. I bought more, all in plus, after that. Im very fortunate to be surrounded by a wonderful family. Suzannes website got back to me, and said they werent totally sure, but it didnt look like theyd be bringing the EZ Gym back. Theres a lot missing from Suzannes website. Her DIL is on there way too frequently. I looked down, and the ring bed was visible.all Technibond. I sent back several pieces to HQ because they were NOTHING like the items presented or online. SEE: Artisan Crafted Rhodolite on QVC and you may recognize the identical Robert Manse Bali DESIGNS (More than one) from HSN years ago. So hes going over to his mistress channel QVC. He then abruptly left with his Gems En Vogue line, selling it online himself and also going to HSN. She raved about that ring, saying how durable it was, and was so (seemingly) enamored of it, that it seemed like a good deal. And cp, didnt Gem Hunter use to bring loose stones occasionally to HSN? Bette Tell us more Robert. And she really is swell headed. I bought plus size for the reasons you said. Look at son Carlos wedding pictures. I used it up until I moved; I actually wore it out. Strapless, gold, with a huge train. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Blog at WordPress.com. That doll has seen some things, lol! We will probably take Halloween down on Monday. Conversely, I love Ecco Bella scents, 2 of them. She wore it to one prom, and a few months later, a party. So anyone whos a fan, better get them soon. Pricing. It seems skin care, bath and body, makeup, supplements and hair care are all stocked. So, just be sure to check before buying at ShopHQ. And if youre not in a hurry, keep watching Suzannes website. Anyway, I enjoyed Sara with Michael, and managed to not buy anything. I did catch some of the big Skinny Girl sale; I might go back and order a couple things. But these days everyone seems ramped up and I watch much less than I used to. Jerri That is strange. Boring home shopping today. He has a show with the "best host there is" Heather Hall this week. Ive made a promise to myself to stop going out in public looking like Carol Burnetts char woman character . Gifts exchanged and no hard feelings. Im just lounging around today, enjoying my decorations.
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