If money was no object......

[Linda Lou]

And you could design a ring that you'd love to own, what would it be? I would love a honkin' Ceylon like Garnet's or a fabulous deep pink sapphire, maybe 2-3 cts., with either princess or trillion shapes on the side. I also would love to have a really large tanzanite, maybe 4 cts. probably in the trillion shape as well. I think that cut does so much for a stone.

[mystylady]

I would purchase 1000 carats of loose faceted gemstones, no make that 2000, money being no object and all, and I'd just be in 7th Heaven! People would wonder where I am cuz I wouldn't leave my house!
As for a ring, I think perhaps a 5 carat flawless diamond set in a platinum Tiffany setting... simple but stunning! Now for the hard part... getting my man to agree! LOL Nice thread!

[pebbles]

I would want a one of a kind ring and I would get one of those designers on ShopNBC to make it for me. I once saw a ring with big pear shaped stones with the points facing each other on a slant (hard to describe), one was an emerald and one was a diamond. I even tried it on. Another showstopper is a ring where the stone is mounted over but not touching a bed of pave diamonds so you can see the diamonds reflected through it. I think that's called a bridge setting. A big canary diamond would be good in that one. Oh, joy. But if money was no object, I'd have to have more than one. How about a South Seas peach pearl surrounded by diamonds?

[Garnet333]

I think I would love an oval Tanzanite maybe 3 or 4 ct set in plantinum with some large diamond accents. Oh dear this is a hard decision. I need to think on this a bit more. LOL

[Hellfire]

I already have my dream ring. Simple, but elegant.

There is a golden egg bedecked in jewels. It opens up to a music box and little carasel (how do you spell that). Everything is in precious metals and gems. I've wanted it since I was around 9 years old. I still want it. LOL!

[Valentina]

Hellfire, are you talking about Faberge eggs?
If so, they are magnificent. I was lucky enough to see an exhibit featuring these along with other treasures of the Russian royal family. Now they knew jewels!

[Garnet333]

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Hellfire:
I already have my dream ring. Simple, but elegant.

There is a golden egg bedecked in jewels. It opens up to a music box and little carasel (how do you spell that). Everything is in precious metals and gems. I've wanted it since I was around 9 years old. I still want it. LOL!
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Oh I love Faberge eggs Hellfire. Simply gorgeous.

[Hellfire]

It probably was a Faberge egg. All I know is I saw this egg and I've dreamed of it ever since. 30 years ago it was a cool million. Don't even want to think what it is now. Maybe, just maybe, some day I will have that kind of pocket change and own my egg:) LOL!

*heading out to play the lotto*

[pebbles]

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Valentina:
Hellfire, are you talking about Faberge eggs?
If so, they are magnificent. I was lucky enough to see an exhibit featuring these along with other treasures of the Russian royal family. Now they knew jewels!
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Valentina, I saw an exhibit like that at a museum in Delaware. It was called Treasures of the Czars. They had knock your socks off things. I don't think I'd want a Faberge egg but I'll settle for the jewels, LOL. I bought a replica of a pair of royal earrings in the museum shop. They look like gold leaves with a single large pearl dangle.

Did you know that Joan Rivers has some of the genuine Faberge items and her collection was included in the exhibit I saw.

[Linda Lou]

I have an Aunt in Florida, who at one time was married to someone extremely wealthy. She has a HUGE 4 ct. pear shaped diamond, and she did the three-stone look before they split, using a 3 ct. round Tanzie center, with a one carat diamond on each side. Honk-o-rama!!! I have asked her to remember that I'm her favorite niece.

[Valentina]

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Valentina:
Hellfire, are you talking about Faberge eggs?
If so, they are magnificent. I was lucky enough to see an exhibit featuring these along with other treasures of the Russian royal family. Now they knew jewels!
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Valentina, I saw an exhibit like that at a museum in Delaware. It was called Treasures of the Czars. They had knock your socks off things. I don't think I'd want a Faberge egg but I'll settle for the jewels, LOL. I bought a replica of a pair of royal earrings in the museum shop. They look like gold leaves with a single large pearl dangle.

Did you know that Joan Rivers has some of the genuine Faberge items and her collection was included in the exhibit I saw.
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I think we saw the same exhibit! It was amazing.

[pebbles]

Is that a picture of you and your little Dumplin' in your avatar? Too, too cute. Both of you.

[Valentina]

Yes, it is! He's enormous. Little bugger weighs 21 pounds.

[beekeeper]

If money were no object, I'd have a museum quality 4 carat oval tanzanite, flanked (in the 3 stone style) by 2 carat colorless, flawless oval diamonds.

sigh ...

I'd kinda like to have that 59 carat Tanzie they showed the other night too, but it's probably too big for a ring! :-(

[Linda Lou]

Bee,
I know what you mean about the huge pieces they sometimes sell. They are really spectacular, but I really would want something that was feasible to wear. If I wore anything huge, then everyone would just assume it was a fake. And rightly so, if they know me!

I also should mention that I would love a three carat round brilliant. Seen a lady recently who had a 3 ct. just simply set on a wide, plain platinum band. It was gorgeous.

[Hellfire]

Bee:
I'd kinda like to have that 59 carat Tanzie they showed the other night too, but it's probably too big for a ring! :-(

HF:
I don't know. If you put your arm in a sling, I bet you could wear it. LOL!

Linda, I don't like anything large because it looks funny on my. Dainty and elegant is more for me. Never more than one ring over 2ct. The rest very tiny, simple or not even there.

[Linda Lou]

Hi Hellfire!
Well, I'm no dainty size person, so I say bring it on! LOL! No, I know what you mean. I don't wear over-size jewelry, but dainty just doesn't cut it for me. SOmewhere in between. I WILL own a 2 ct. diamond someday. I'm determined! There's just something about a 2 ct!

[beekeeper]

lol ... I'm not dainty either. I'm 5'11", so the dainty pieces get lost on me. Give me the big honkers ... but 59 carats maybe pushing it ... ;-)

[Garnet333]

Holy crap Bee, you are tall. WOW you lucky girl :) I am 5'3" on a good day but that wouldnt stop me from sporting a honker tanzie on my finger. I agree with Linda Lou, bring it on!!!!!!!!

[beekeeper]

Garnet ... being tall certainly wasn't "lucky" when I was growing up, but now it's fantastic. I was lucky to find a tall man to marry me! lol ...

Linda Lou, I agree ... a two carat stone is just about the perfect size. Any larger, I think people will think it's fake.

Speaking of fake (sorry for going off topic) ... I finally saw something in Diamonique that I really REALLY want! That "diamonique by the yard" necklace ... SO adorable. I want to get two and wear them at different lengths ...

[Hellfire]

I love diamonique! The few pieces I have held up better than some of the real things.
Except for the ones that were certified. If you don't buy certified diamonds, you're better off buying diamonique then.

Are we off topic? LOL!
Is this the thread about ironing sheets? I'm so confused!

[Garnet333]

OMG Bee, I saw that Sunday night around Lisa Mason's neck. LOVE IT!!!!! It was so sparkly and believable. I am all over it. How much is it about $72 or something?

[Hellfire]

At this point if I had $72, I would be filling up my gas tank! LOL!

[beekeeper]

Yes ... $72 exactly. AND, it's white gold! :-) Just think, if I buy two, I save on my shipping and handling! SCORE! lol ...

[Garnet333]

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Hellfire:
I love diamonique! The few pieces I have held up better than some of the real things.
Except for the ones that were certified. If you don't buy certified diamonds, you're better off buying diamonique then.

Are we off topic? LOL!
Is this the thread about ironing sheets? I'm so confused!
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Not to worry Hellfire, no rules here. We go off and on topic all the time, its more fun that way :)

[beekeeper]

lol ... NO IRONING HERE ... we're talking JEWELRY!

Good Gawd ... gas prices are ridiculous ... $1.50 here in Denver.

HELLFIRE - you made me go off topic! GRRR!

[pebbles]

Yes, 2 to 3 carats sounds about right to me. Oh, heck, maybe 4. BK, I had a diamonique by the yard bracelet and I lost it. I loved it and it just broke and disappeared. The chain is very fine on that one.
My daughter is 6' tall. She's very willowy and modeled when she was in HS and college. But she likes small rings, etc. Her fingers are long but she wears a size 5 ring.

[Hellfire]

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HELLFIRE - you made me go off topic! GRRR!
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Does that mean Glenn gets to spank me? Does it huh? Does it?

I'm sick of the gas prices! If I could wear gas like jewelry, I would. It's becoming more precious than gold!

[Valentina]

What is diamonique?

[Hellfire]

Valentina,
Man made diamonds on QVC. They're gorgeous and look like certified flawless diamonds!
They hold up beautifully!

You have got to check out when QVC devotes like an entire day or weekend to the stuff. You'll just drool over them!

[Garnet333]

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Yes ... $72 exactly. AND, it's white gold! :-) Just think, if I buy two, I save on my shipping and handling! SCORE! lol ...
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wearing 2 would be awesome Bee.

[Garnet333]

Love Diamonique.........looks so real. I have the diamond band ring hubby bought me for my Birthday and a diamonique band ring stacked together and you can't tell the difference.

[Valentina]

So, basically carbon formed in a lab to be the same chemical composition as diamonds? Can you tell I'm a science geek?

[beekeeper]

lol ... you got it Valentina! :-)

I'm a jewelry geek, but up til now have never really gotten into the man-made stuff. IF I do in fact order these chains ... my bet is that I'll send them back. What can I say ... I love the real thing.

[Garnet333]

The secret to buying diamonique is to buy the smaller stones that way you cant tell they are fake. If you buy a 3 or 4 ct stone then of course you wont be happy.

Bee, I think you should try the diamonique by the yard, I think you might be pleasantly surprised :)

[beekeeper]

I probably will Garnet ... so funny that after all these years of watching the Q, I've never been tempted by anything before now.

[Valentina]

Is the diamonique by the yard the same style as the diamonds by the yard at Tiffanys?

[Linda Lou]

Hmmm, Garnet, you could be right about the Diamonique and the carat size. I've watched the Q since it's inception, and never tried Diamonique until this past Dec. Was kinda disappointed, however. Got just a plain 1 ct. marquis solitare, and honestly, it seemed almost too small to me. I thought maybe I would go to the 2 ct. pear solitare they have and see if it looks any better. I wouldn't go larger, as then they all look so fake.

I have seen Diamonique in person, when it was sold for a couple of years in Target, and less is more.

[beekeeper]

I think so Valentina ...

Linda - I remember when Target sold Diamique ... I was walking by and literally did a double take when I saw the case full of it. They had the basics, solitaires, stud earrings, pendants, etc. It didn't last long did it?

[Garnet333]

2 ct would be a perfect size for a solitaire ring Linda Lou, love the pear shape. I myself have 1 diamonique ring, its a band ring with really tiny diamonds, hardly noticeable but very pretty. Now I do own a pair of princess cut 2 ct tw stud earrings in ephiany which I absolutely love. They are gorgeous and people ask me if they are real. I really would love to get that diamonique by the yard......


I NEVER knew Diamonique was sold at Target........hmmmmm

[beekeeper]

I don't think it lasted very long Garnet. Kind of a good idea if you ask me.

[Garnet333]

Would you believe I have NEVER ever EVER been to Target? Finally, we are going to be getting one here in town. It should be open by this summer. I feel so deprived and left out :(

[beekeeper]

SHUT UP! (hehe) Never been to Target?!? Well heavens to mergatroy (whatever that means). I can't believe it ... you're gonna love it Garnet! SOOO much better than the "marts"! The Target closest to me is a super Target, so I can get my groceries there too. They also sell wine ... not that I'm a wino mind you ... just saying ... they sell wine ... ;-)

[pebbles]

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Hmmm, Garnet, you could be right about the Diamonique and the carat size. I've watched the Q since it's inception, and never tried Diamonique until this past Dec. Was kinda disappointed, however. Got just a plain 1 ct. marquis solitare, and honestly, it seemed almost too small to me. I thought maybe I would go to the 2 ct. pear solitare they have and see if it looks any better. I wouldn't go larger, as then they all look so fake.

I have seen Diamonique in person, when it was sold for a couple of years in Target, and less is more.
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Lots of places carry CZ's which is what Diamonique is. TJ Maxx has a nice assortment especially in colored stones. I don't think QVC's are any better than anyone else's despite their claims. Kathy Levine was the so-called Queen of Diamonique. She moved alot of it. I have some of it in tiny stones which I can tolerate but I would never buy a CZ solitaire. It's strictly fun jewelry and great for travel. If you lose it or it's stolen it's not such a big deal. I did love my 'by the yard' bracelet, though. Also, they have raised the prices on it lately.

[beekeeper]

Pebbles ... If you look hard enough, you can find some of the actual QVC Diamonique at TJ too. I've seen many Ecclissi watches there as well ...

I love TJ Maxx and Marshalls ... I always come home with treasures!!!

[Garnet333]

Now I have been to a TJ. LOL

When my parents went away last month on vacation, my mom put her real diamonds in a safety deposit box and bought a diamonique solitaire in white gold with white gold band. OMG it looked real. I mean if you were right on top of it, you could tell it was fake but just to glance at it, it looked very believable. I think alot has to do with the setting. Putting a CZ in white gold looks a heck of a lot better than having it set is some overlay stuff.

[pebbles]

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Pebbles ... If you look hard enough, you can find some of the actual QVC Diamonique at TJ too. I've seen many Ecclissi watches there as well ...

I love TJ Maxx and Marshalls ... I always come home with treasures!!!
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Bee, you and I need to do some shopping together. I always head to the jewelry counters first at those stores. You are so right. You can find treasures there. The silver items at TJ Maxx are amazing, too; better than high end jewelry stores and the prices are wonderful.

OT/ Filenes has great deals on designer handbags.

[beekeeper]

I'm all for shopping ... anytime, anyplace ... let's go! :-)

We don't have Filenes here in Denver. I think I went to one in Chicago though ... if it was the same place ... very cool!

[Garnet333]

ohhhhh I have been to Filenes Basement in Manhattan. Woo hoo great place to shop.

Haven't been to Target but I have been to Harrods in London. Now that is weird, huh?

[beekeeper]

lol ...

Isn't Harrods simply fabulous?!? I could have spent an entire day there ... but the hub wouldn't EVER allow that to happen! lol ...

The jewelry area had me drooling ... the watch department had HIM drooling! I got lost in the shoes, he got lost in the electronics. That store has everything! And don't get me started on the food ... I bought little nibbles for all my family and friends ... chocolates, jams, cookies, etc.

I'm hungry for chocolate ...

[Garnet333]

Fabulous is a good word. I couldnt believe the lower level where all the food is. It was like a freaking grocery store. Just so happens it was in close proximity to the jewelry. LOL The whole place was fantastic. I bought a nightgown and that's it :(

[beekeeper]

The only thing I bought myself at Harrods was a pair of shoes and a Visor. The DH (hehe) bought a belt.

Did you go up into the furniture ... sigh ...

[Garnet333]

Isn't the furniture on the 3rd or 4th floor? I didn't see the furniture Bee. Now that I think about it, I don't know why we didnt go? We must have been pressed for time or something.

[beekeeper]

I think it was the top floor ... but I could be wrong. They had such gorgeous things ... not that I couldn't find equally gorgeous things here ... but they were at Harrods! I'd love to say ... "like my new living room? It's from Harrods!" :-)

[Garnet333]

Yeah, just like I would like to say, meet my new husband, his name is George Clooney. LOL

[pebbles]

I didn't buy nuffin at Harrod's. I was too busy gawking at all the fab stuff. We ate lunch there and they had a violinist and and a pianist. The ladies room is to die for. They practically had to drag me out of there.

[Valentina]

I couldn't bring myself to buy anything at Harrod's. I was looking at their Louis Vuitton, figuring that would cost the same no matter where. Au contraire! I went. I looked. I decided to leave.

[Linda Lou]

You know what I find funny about the Diamonique at Target? It's still there. All they did was take out the little gold Diamonique stickers outta all the boxes, but it's all the same stuff you find still sold at the Q. Maybe QVC didn't want it so blatantly put out there as being from them, but it's still there, all the same. Worth a gander, IMHO.

[beekeeper]

I'll have to go take a peek Lindalou ... thanks for the info!

Valentina ... was the LV more expensive there? I was drooling over the Gucci ... not even sure I saw LV ... I know I know ... I had a bit of a cold, so I wasn't 100%! lol ...

[amber]

lol beekeeper !

[Valentina]

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I'll have to go take a peek Lindalou ... thanks for the info!

Valentina ... was the LV more expensive there? I was drooling over the Gucci ... not even sure I saw LV ... I know I know ... I had a bit of a cold, so I wasn't 100%! lol ...
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Yes, it was. I noticed this in a bag I own, which I had bought recently, was about $100 more there. I was so glad I didn't wait to buy it. I also noticed in general Louboutins and Manolos were more in London, too.

[pebbles]

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I'll have to go take a peek Lindalou ... thanks for the info!

Valentina ... was the LV more expensive there? I was drooling over the Gucci ... not even sure I saw LV ... I know I know ... I had a bit of a cold, so I wasn't 100%! lol ...
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Yes, it was. I noticed this in a bag I own, which I had bought recently, was about $100 more there. I was so glad I didn't wait to buy it. I also noticed in general Louboutins and Manolos were more in London, too.
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That's cause the dollar isn't worth crap. When I was there, I could actually afford to buy something in London. And I was even able to shop in Paris. I bought 2 handbags, a watch and lots of other nice stuff. But now -- fageddaboudit.

[Valentina]

Exchange rate notwithstanding - I think they are priced at bit higher. Even with the bad exchange rate London is a great place to buy cashmere. I have some lovely pieces I bought for a fraction of what they would cost here.

[beekeeper]

I noticed last night that LV prices just went up. The bag I was eyeing went up $100! :-(

[Valentina]

To put the price increases on LV in perspective, when I bought the accessory pouchette to use as a purse yoh had to stretch out the strap to fit on your shoulder and it only cost $185. I know it's more than that now.
Bee, which bag were you oogling? I love that this is a luxe group. So much fun.

[beekeeper]

I was looking at getting a new Speedy ... I've had mine forever and it's seen better days. I know it's such an old style, but I see it as a classic. It's the perfect size, and I like how it hangs on my arm ...

[Valentina]

Oh no, they went up? I should have bought one in SPAMSPAMSPAMSPAMSPAM last year. :(

[Garnet333]

My sister and I were checking out the Speedys on line today. Neither one of us like it. I know, we need our head examined but what do you expect from girls who carry Coach?

[pebbles]

I have to admit that I buy knock-offs when they look really good. I'm still kicking myself for not buying at least one of the LV wallets or bags I saw the Charleston market. They were absolutely perfect copies. Sometimes when I see alot of product I back off. Then I regret it later.

[Garnet333]

Pebbles, you need to come to my "purse" party next week :) They have some great looking knockoffs, LV, Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Coach, Kate Spade.

[pebbles]

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Pebbles, you need to come to my "purse" party next week :) They have some great looking knockoffs, LV, Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Coach, Kate Spade.
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Say what? Garnet, I'd be there in a flash. I have a real Coach bag that I treat like the crown jewels. Here's a funny story. I was in Nieman Marcus and I asked where the Coach bags were. The saleswoman looked at me as if I had crawled out from under a rock. "We don't carry anything in that price range," she said with a smirk. Can you imagine?

[Valentina]

Not exactly true. An entry level Prada bag is in the $300 range, and I know some Coach bags are in that range too. What a snooty bitch. Speaking of NM, I just got off the phone with them. They sent me the wrong dress. :(

[Garnet333]

I am really surprised NM doesn't carry Coach, like Val said, some Coaches can be very expensive. Snooty is right.

Speaking of which, Hubby bought me a real Coach for Xmas this year. When he found out about this purse party and how cheap the purses are he started to cry (jk). Thinking he spent so much on my purse when I can get one for $65. LOL

[Hellfire]

I kept my Prada under glass and refused to use it. Right up until J.R. burst my bubble and let me know I was the proud owner of a knockoff:(

Garnet, have you heard about purse parties where you pick all the materials and gadgets to have your purse made? I've seen some of the most gorgeous purses!
I have yet to break into any circles to get an invite to one:(

Maybe I looked a little too zealous to get my hands on one of those purses as I begged people I didn't know to get me invited. LOL!

[Garnet333]

Oh dear Hellfire...........you got a fake Prada??? My heart goes out to you. Did you pay top dollar for it? Oh that makes me sick thinking about it. How could JR tell it was fake? Was Prada spelled Proda? LOL

I have NEVER heard of such a party. I am sure it will take years for it to catch on here in this one horse town.

[pebbles]

If you ever go to NYC, make sure you go to Chinatown. It must be the knock-off capitol of the universe. You will see Chanel jewelry, purses, scarves, etc. Watches copied from every high end maker and just about every brand your little heart desires. Some of it is better than others so look it over carefully. My watch literally fell apart a week after I bought it. But I had fun.

[Garnet333]

Been there Pebbles, as a matter of fact we bought some of our Coach purses on Canal St. LOL Oh do I know that street well or what? I too bought a watch, ladies rolex, mine didnt last long either. I think I may have had it for a year or so before it broke. LOL

[Hellfire]

Oh Garnet. I found it at a yard sale. LOL! Some old lady was selling off tons of gifts her relatives gave her, but had no use for. On a table full of purses I find what looks like a brand new never used PRADA! It had the upside down triangle, PRADA milano DAL 1913. Beautifully crafted. Excellent hardware on it. I couldn't believe my eyes.

One night I'm telling Glenn. He told me in his line of work he's seen tons of very good knockoffs. To look in the lining of the purse for a tag of where it was made. Hidden in the lining I find...........MADE IN CHINA.

Oh yeah, I was sad:(

Lucky me, I didn't pay a fortune. I looked the purse up on the internet and something comparable was running almost 900. The purse was marked for three dollars at the yardsale. I asked the lady if she would take one. I have no idea why I did that. I never haggle over price. I think I wanted to tell everyone I had a one dollar PRADA:)
I got exactly what I deserved:/

Garnet, at least ya have a horse in your town! LOL!

Pebbles, that sounds like heaven. I would love to see Chinatown.

[Garnet333]

Hellfire, I am sure you would love Chinatown, great place. You would also love little Italy, great food. NY is the best. Fake purses on Canal St and good food, what more could a girl want?

Phew..........Oh now I dont feel so bad. I thought maybe you paid about $700 or $800 for it. There is talk on the street that SOME of these expensive purses are now made in China. I dont know this as a fact but you know how talk is. Not even sure which brands.

[Hellfire]

Are you trying to tell me I *might* have a real PRADA? I always thought it was illegal to copy exactly a name brand. I have studied the PRADA emblem and I can't find anything fake about it. The purse is very high quality.
I always thought PRADA was made in Italy???

Oh geeze, now you had to light my candle again of hope. LOL!

Fake purses and good food just sounds like great fun:) I think we all could use some!

[Garnet333]

Not really sure Hellfire but I remember reading somewhere that some designer purses are now being made in China. I will do some investigating but dont get your hopes up. It may take me a couple days but I will try and find where I read this.

[girl]

OMG!!! SHOCK AND HORROR

I WOULD DIE if If I found out my Prada bag was a FAKE.

*feeling woozie*

[pebbles]

Here's something to think about. My friend and her husband were in Hong Kong and they went to the marketplace. There saw a bunch of women sewing stuff and they had a barrel of designer labels that they would sew on at random. Who knows how much of that fake stuff has gotten into our stores, especially the discount stores?

Wear that Prada bag proudly. No one has to know where you got it. People get fantastic deals at tag sales all the time. I know I practically gave away good stuff when we moved.

[mystylady]

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$1.50!!! Holy cow! It's $2.40 A GALLON here in Michigan! Now I'M off topic! Double GRRRR!

[Valentina]

All of my Prada bags were made in Italy. The only one I've bought this past year was leather, and most designer leather bags still come from Italy. My older ones are nylon, and they were also made in Italy. Now, see Kate Spade as an example. I have an original nylon Sam bag, circa 1998. That was made in Italy. My nylon diaper bags, purchased this past year, were all made in China. Interestly enough, when production of Kate Spade nylon bags moved to China the prices did go down. My Sam bag cost more than any of my more recent Kate Spade purchases. Kate Spade leather bags are still made in Italy. And I will say with certainty, none of my bags are fakes. I've purchased all of them at either Neiman Marcus or Nordstrom. I can spot a fake bag from a mile away, I used to work in the industry. With Prada, it's more than just the logo. It's the lining, the fabric, the stitching, the way in which the logo is attached. In authentic Prada the stitches will be perfectly parallel to each other and exactly the same length. Also look at the zippers. Fakes usually are not made with the same kind of zippers as the real thing. There's a different feel to the nylon than you would find in a fake. As they age, they take on a certain sheen. Same can be said of LV bags. When you buy them, the strap is a light beige, and then darkens to a deep brown the more it touches the oils in your hands. I don't trust discounters. Authenticity cards and papers can be faked just as easily as the bags can. Besides, if you wait for a sale at NM, they get just as cheap anyway.

[Hellfire]

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beekeeper:
lol ... NO IRONING HERE ... we're talking JEWELRY!

Good Gawd ... gas prices are ridiculous ... $1.50 here in Denver.

HELLFIRE - you made me go off topic! GRRR!
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$1.50!!! Holy cow! It's $2.40 A GALLON here in Michigan! Now I'M off topic! Double GRRRR!
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Where the heck are you at??? I'm in Michigan and we are at $2.55!!!!
I hate this town! LOL!
I'm over on the WestCoast by the Lake.

How is it possible Denver can be selling gas at $1.50? Something Hinky is going on with our gas prices!!!!!

[Hellfire]

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OMG!!! SHOCK AND HORROR

I WOULD DIE if If I found out my Prada bag was a FAKE.

*feeling woozie*
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Girl, that's not fair. You made me laugh;)

[beekeeper]

There are different levels of "fakes" out there ... I know that I've seen the fake LV with handles that aren't leather, that have LV patches on them, that have a logo very similar but just off enough ...

Bleck!

If I'm gonna pay over $100 for a fake bag, it had better be a good fake!

And up above, I meant $2.50 for gas ... not $1.50 ... sigh ... wouldn't that be nice!

[mystylady]

Hellfire, I meant $2.54... I think I dyslexiad out there... Hey! We're neighbors! I'm also on the West Coast by the lake... Muskegon! Where are you at??? I just love it in the Summer and HATE IT in the Winter... can you say "Lake Effect Snow"?
I'm embarrased to say that my purse bears no labels, but it holds all my crap, so it's all good!

[beekeeper]

MYSTY! No label on your purse?!? (turning shoulder ever so slightly ... as the nose goes up) ... you're out of the club!

;-)

[mystylady]

<bottom lip sticking out>

Hey!

:-P

This is the GEMSTONE club not the PURSE club! LOL

[mystylady]

an offside... gas is up to 2.80 a gallon today! Jeez! Time to get out the 'ol bicycle!

[Hellfire]

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Hellfire, I meant $2.54... I think I dyslexiad out there... Hey! We're neighbors! I'm also on the West Coast by the lake... Muskegon! Where are you at??? I just love it in the Summer and HATE IT in the Winter... can you say "Lake Effect Snow"?
I'm embarrased to say that my purse bears no labels, but it holds all my crap, so it's all good!
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OMGawd! I just caught this!!! LOL!
I live in the great city of Muskegon. LOL!
I'm wondering if the rest of the state is looking as 'shut down' as this little big town does. I have to wonder about the traffic. Where the heck is everyone going? Why on earth with no jobs is the housing market through the roof?!?!?!
Why is the same K-Mart on Apple Ave still there after 30 some years?
Why on earth would people build right on top of each other around Wolf Lake?!?!? I remember nothing, but snails in that little lake as a kid. Please, don't tell me you live on Wolf Lake. LOL!

[Hellfire]

Crud, I noticed the gas prices creeping up and up and up. Why didn't I fill up at 2.59???

[pebbles]

Holy Jumping Cats. I just went by the gas stations here and the price is up to 2.84. Hubby uses high test for his Acura so he will be paying 2.99. This is obscene.

[Hellfire]

Funny thing here. They have high test as the same price as regular half the time!

[mystylady]

Holy COW! REALLY???!!! How unbelievably cool! No I don't live on Wolf Lake LOL I just moved from Lincoln St. near the Paper Mill (PU) to WAY WAY out Sherman, past Orchard Market, past Borns even! Wow what a small world! I have no idea where everyone's going... I mean, it's not even Summer. At least on Friday you could justify it because of Party's in the Park... <shakes head> I can't understand about K-Mart on Apple Ave. either... who GOES there? LOL!!! I'm floored! When you said the lakeshore of Michigan I was like "NO WAY"
So you only get JTV from 10:30pm to 9:30am too... if you have Comcast. I wish they'd put them on more. A couple of Summer's ago they had them on 24/7 but it was just for that one summer, I think in 2004.
I work at Meijer... I'm trying to get transfered to the new store on Sternberg cuz it's closer but truth be told, I don't like it. Have you seen the traffic by the Mall lately? Now THERE'S some insanity!

OK fess up, where do YOU buy Snicker's cake???? I need to know!!!

[Hellfire]

I work at the Dollar Tree. So I'm probably right down the street from you.

HEY, I just went to that K-Mart the other day. They had Martha Stewart potting soil on sale! LOL!

Come to think of it, I even know someone who works at Meijers. They also work for the Dollar Tree.

I end up watching JTV when I channel surf. I think it was J.R. who turned me on to it.
All the purty colors:) LOL!

[mystylady]

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Where???

[Hellfire]

I see it at Wesco on Apple all the time.

[mystylady]

I LOVE the Dollar Tree! Which one? On the corner of Sternberg & Old Grand Haven Rd? Or is there one on Apple? I know there's a kick butt dollar store there behind Old Country Buffet...

Thanks! I'm out of potting soil! LOL

I actually did some Christmas shopping at K-Mart... good prices. I work third shift at Meijer. Hard work, lots of lifting.

I'll tell my boyfriend about the Wesco on Apple! I don't have a car right now :-( Which is a pain royal. Thanks for the tip tho! You still didn't tell me about the Snicker's Cake! Is there really such a thing? It sounds amazing! I don't usually like sweet stuff like that but for some reason Snickers and cake just sounds good...

[Hellfire]

I told you on another thread. They had the Snickers cake on sale at Plumbs. LOL!
The cake tasted just like snickers. Although I think they should have put caramel throughout the cake for a more authentic snickery taste:)

I go to work at six am tomorrow and I'll check the gas prices.

I sent a pm where I'm at. After all there are some crazy psychos on these boards that do keep track of people's personal lives. I think we already gave WAY too much in the open as it is. Now we'll be stalked, hounded and sent black roses. LOL!

[mystylady]

ew really? sicko's!
<going to Plumbs>
I think PM's are a better idea, now that you mention it. I must be spoiled by the niceness of this board! I haven't been out to where the "weirdo's roam" so I'm not used to having to deal with the *Trolls*

So to stay on the topic... If money were no object... I'd get outta town & maybe go to Aruba! Anywhere! Just not here!

[beekeeper]

If money were no object ... I'd be writing this from my Paris apartment right now ... sigh ... :-)

[mystylady]

Ahhh Paris! Breakfast in bed...Croissaints of course, then a few laps around the gold plated pool, dry off with an Egyptian Cotton towel, 1,500 thread count... mmmm maybe a massage with hot stones and oil given by a hunky man with muscles but not too many, then off to a lunch of broiled lobsters and garlic shrimp... hop into the Limo to go, where else... Shopping! Tiffanys. Bloomingdales. Saks. I buy everything that looks "cute", "sexy", "cool"... anything I want... some of the things I purchase this day will just hang in my closet and will be given to "Goodwill" two years later, still with the tags on. After stopping at a trendy club for a cocktail I head on home to the Mansion where I'll relax in my Super-King-Sized bed made entirely of rare bird feathers and topped with Cashmere sheets, watching JTV on a movie-screen-sized television with a gemstone encrusted phone on the bed and an unlimited available amount on the credit card in my hand. Dinner would be Filet Mignon and Asparagus tips served on a plate with Tanzanites set into the perimeter, Burma Rubies graceing the patern on the silverware. After Dinner, I head off to the Salon on the second floor of the mansion to get my hair, nails and makeup done. I dress in a black evening gown with spaghetti straps made of Pink Diamonds with Black Satin shoes and purse to match. After hitting all the hottest clubs I flirt with George Clooney whom I just happened to "run into". I invite him back to the mansion and he graciously accepts. We drink Dom Perignon in the Limo and we feed each other Godiva Chocolates. He runs his black silk bow tie over my lips before he kisses them.... as he murmers how he's never been in a bed this soft before...
...*sigh*
Ahhhh Paris!

[pebbles]

LOL, Mysty, those folks who say money can't buy happiness just don't know where to shop.

[beekeeper]

lol ... WOOHOO ... GO Mysty! Not THAT is how it's done! Right on ... LOVED the George Clooney/bowtie/lips reference was the BEST part! :-)

Pebbles ... love your new avatar, but it makes me want ice cream! :-)

[mystylady]

lol... mine too!
Ya know there are people who actually live like that!! Must be VERY VERY NICE! At least we can daydream... like the black evening gown I "wore" that night... I never told you about the jewelry I was wearing! Since I was keeping it simple, I wore a 46.8 carat Portugese Round Tanzanite Solitaire set in 18K White Gold with a Pink 3 carat DIE-A-MUND on either side, on my right hand. On my left hand was my ring from my daughter, 'a course! I also wore a solid 18K WG pinky ring with Pink Diamonds all around, invisible set, and the same on my other pinky only set with Tanzanites and white diamonds. I love pinky rings. On my left wrist I wore a simple tennis bracelet... Neon Blue Round Tanzanites alternating with Icy Pink Round Diamonds... set in 18K white gold... my earrings were Tanzanite and Pink Diamonds set in a flower pattern, the Portugese Round Tanzie in the middle, the Pink Pear-Shaped Diamonds, the petals. No necklace, since I didn't want to "over-do". Last but not least, my perfume was my all time favorite... Jessica McClintock Number 3. That's what lured George in.
The perfume gets them every time!

[Linda Lou]

Mysty,
You are another one who definately has a way with a word! Love your post on Paris, but, uh, you should know here and now, that George Clooney's mine.

ALL MINE.

[mystylady]

LindaLou,
Maybe so, but he was MINE ALL MINE on that night!
We should confront him about his two-timing ways! Sheesh! Men are like Pringles Potato Chips...
They're all the same!
Well, maybe not ALL of them, but the majority! Thank God my man is as Loyal as the day is long! Yikes, that kinda makes ME sound like a Pringle, being with George and all...LOL

In "real life" I'm as faithful as faithful could be... I could never do that to someone. I've been cheated on in my life and it SUCKS. If I were that unhappy to entertain the thought of cheating, it would seem that a re-thinking of the entire relationship would be in order, don't you agree? But to go behind someone's back that way? Ugh. Ptooy on that!

[Linda Lou]

Agree with all the above, Mysty.

And even more so on the fact that all men should be the same. Especially if they all looked like George. I could probably put up with anything.

[mystylady]

I don't mean George here (!) but have you ever known a drop-dead georgeous guy that was eye-candy to the max, but the second he opened his mouth he was such a JERK that all of a sudden he wasn't even cute anymore? And on the flip side... have you ever met a man who you thought was unattractive at first glance, but when he opened his mouth he was such a sweetie of a person that he all of a sudden was the cutest thing you'd ever seen? I guess it all boils down to the "whole package"!

[Mandy]

I just noticed this thread, so I hope you guys don't mind me bumping it.

Linda Lou - I have this really beautiful Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond ring that I've had for over 10 years now, and it's still one of my favorite rings.

It has a large, oval center stone surrounded by diamonds, and the band has channel-set Ceylon Sapphires on both sides.

I think it's about 2 carats in total Ceylon Sapphires. It was kind of expensive, but I had it appraised and it's worth even more than I expected.

It's the most beautiful shade of blue..........sorry, to ramble on but I'm a gemstone lover too.

;)

[Linda Lou]

Ooooo, Mandy, that sounds beeeuuuutiful!

I have just got to get me one! I know what you mean about them being pricey, but there's just something about that blue color!

It was the same thing when the Tanzies hit the market, I fell in love w/the color, and just HAD to have one, and eventually saved enough so I did.

Mysty,
Yes. I know exactly what you mean. I probably would gravitate more towards someone who was a real sweetheart, rather than just someone who based most of his value on his looks. Beauty fades.....for everyone!

[pebbles]

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I don't mean George here (!) but have you ever known a drop-dead georgeous guy that was eye-candy to the max, but the second he opened his mouth he was such a JERK that all of a sudden he wasn't even cute anymore? And on the flip side... have you ever met a man who you thought was unattractive at first glance, but when he opened his mouth he was such a sweetie of a person that he all of a sudden was the cutest thing you'd ever seen? I guess it all boils down to the "whole package"!
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Actually, you have hit on the truth about men. A good looking man is almost always vain and shallow. He knows he looks good and thinks he's God's gift to women. The nerdy guys, the ones you wouldn't date in HS, are the cool guys who have developed their brains and appreciate a smart woman. You can actually talk to them and that's what counts in the long run.

I'd say this was true 90% of the time.

[mystylady]

Absolutely! I've seen so many relationships that consisted of two people... the man and the man in the mirror! Girl? What Girl? Men who are so full of themselves that they can't see beyond their own nose. 99.9% of the time that man is drop dead georgeous. And in love with himself! Now take your average or below average looking male. He's the one who will break his neck to help you on the ice by taking your arm, lovingly seeing to your safety. He's the one you can tell anything to, and he listens. He's concerned whether you're happy or not and is not a selfish lover. He's also the one who you fall head over heels in love with because of who he is, not because of who HE thinks he is (The greatest thing to hit women since the last time he hit on someone).
THAT guy will let you fall on your ass on the ice cuz he's afraid that HE'S gonna fall. You know the type?
I'm leary of anyone who looks like they spent more time getting ready than I did! LOL

[pebbles]

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Absolutely! I've seen so many relationships that consisted of two people... the man and the man in the mirror! Girl? What Girl? Men who are so full of themselves that they can't see beyond their own nose. 99.9% of the time that man is drop dead georgeous. And in love with himself! Now take your average or below average looking male. He's the one who will break his neck to help you on the ice by taking your arm, lovingly seeing to your safety. He's the one you can tell anything to, and he listens. He's concerned whether you're happy or not and is not a selfish lover. He's also the one who you fall head over heels in love with because of who he is, not because of who HE thinks he is (The greatest thing to hit women since the last time he hit on someone).
THAT guy will let you fall on your ass on the ice cuz he's afraid that HE'S gonna fall. You know the type?
I'm leary of anyone who looks like they spent more time getting ready than I did! LOL
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Great post, Mysty. We need to pass that wisdom on to our daughters and granddaughters.

[mystylady]

Hopefully they'll never have to find it out for themselves, although it's almost inevitable. The Metrosexuals are face forward and loaded for bear. I guess it's up to us to alert them to the weird side of male behavior. How much time do we have??? LOL

[beekeeper]

Looks are what get you in the door ... but it's what's inside that keeps you there. An ugly personality can make the most beautiful man (or woman) ugly IMO.

I used to like Tom Cruise ... but all this nonsense he rattles on and on about just shows me (I can only speak for myself) that he's a loon and a waste of time. I wouldn't go see his movies now if you PAID me.

[mystylady]

OMG Bee I feel the exact same way! What the heck happened? He's like a nut case now!
Poor Katie... she's so meek; wouldn't say S*** if she had a mouthful; He's probably having a field day bossing her around. The "Silent Birth" thing was the last straw for me. What??? What is UP WITH THAT CRAP?
Too weird!

[beekeeper]

Did you see ... Katie had the baby, SAME DAY as Brooke Shields, in the same hospital, on the same floor!

[Garnet333]

Not in the same hospital??? Really?? Bee are you pulling our leg?

[beekeeper]

Same hospital, same floor ... same day. They could have heard each other screaming ... that is, if Katie was allowed to scream! :-)

[pebbles]

I just saw something about the names stars give their babies. They said that it's all about the parents and they are unable to think beyond getting their names in the gossip column. Those names will cause problems for their kids for the rest of their lives. Some of the more ridiculous names are Moxie, Pilot Inspector, Apple, Talullah, Rumor and Scout. Let's not forget Dweezil, either. Sheesh.

[mystylady]

I can't believe they named their daughter "Sari" or something like that. Must be a Scientology thing... Gweyneth Paltrow named her son MOSES! What, with a daughter named APPLE, what else could she do??? At least she could have named him Jack, so together they'd be Apple Jack! <groan>

Anyone know what Brooke named her baby? Ironic, isn't it, the way her and Tom just hit it off... having their kids together? According to the "Insider", and out of Tom's mouth, Katie was allowed to scream, but no one, not even him, was allowed to talk to her or even make a sound. Can you see the doctor with a huge flash card with PUSH!!! written on it??? lol

[beekeeper]

lol ... Mysty ... flash cards, that's priceless!

I don't know what to think about these new names the celebs are using. I understand wanting to be different, but Apple?!? lol ...

I really kind of like Sari (not sure how they spell it) ... it's different, but not crazy weird.

[francesca]

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Ahhh Paris! . . . . . . He runs his black silk bow tie over my lips before he kisses them . . . . *sigh*
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Oooo wooo wooo Dream Weaver . . . . la la la la la la la . . . . **sigh** . . . .

Oh! Sorry! What were we talking about??? LOL

[beekeeper]

lol ... Francesca, Mysty's little encounter had the board all steamy that day! George Clooney ... sigh ...

[mystylady]

You should have been there... it was AMAZING!!!
I'll never look at a Black Silk Bow Tie the same way ever again! lol

Are you ready for this? Brooke Shields named her DAUGHTER Griere Hammond! GRIERE??? Greeeeeeer??? Why not just name her "Beat the crap out of me on the schoolyard" Shields?

[francesca]

LMFAO!!!!! I'm crying here!

Go ahead kids! Slap me silly and stuff me in the locker!

But, hey! Six years from now Griere/Greer might be the new Tiffany.
I'll say a little prayer for her. :^ )

[pebbles]

Ahem. There was a famous and glamorous red-haired movie star back in the 40's named Greer Garson. The name is spelled differently and I don't know if that was the inspiration or not. It could be a family name. Beats the hell outta Apple or Moxie, IMO.

And nobody's gonna beat the crap out of a movie star's daughter. ;-))

[francesca]

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Beats the hell outta Apple or Moxie . . . . . .


And nobody's gonna beat the crap out of a movie star's daughter. ;-))
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LOL Both very true.
I always wonder how you look at a brand new tiny baby and pick ANY name for it.
Never mind something that sounds so adult.


Although Apple might come pretty easily, depending what you'd been smoking. ;^ )

[mystylady]

I thought Greer Garson was an overweight man with a white "halo of hair" around the bald spot, like from the Waltons, played "Grandpa" or something... lol... no? Wore suspenders? I just can't see naming a girl Greir and having her middle name HAMMOND! Hammond??? Who names their kid Hammond? I just don't understand "the younger generation"
"...why, when I was a wee tot they named their children with sensible names, like Madge... Roland...Inez... good STURDY names. In those days we had to walk 35 miles to school each day. In the Rain. It was uphill both ways. We ate dirt and for a treat we'd get leaves from the tree in the town square. Oh we'd fight over them 'a course but everyone got one. Yep, those were the days my friends...."

[Linda Lou]

Mysty,
You are simply a hoot! You are another one who has a way with a word. LOL!

[mystylady]

I think it was the leaves...