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hambisyosa · Aug 25th, 2009, 06:14 AM

$900 is cheap when its comes to real pearl strands with diamonds. you can only buy a south sea pearl 7-8mm or a natural pearl earring set with simple gold and diamonds but no wayyy a strands of pearls. there must have been some misunderstanding on both sides, should have some return policy anyhow !

lingbo105 · Aug 25th, 2009, 09:25 AM

Is your bf very supportive in going back and asking for a return? If he is not comfortable with going there, and you being aggressive about his purchase, he may be "scard" to buy stuff for you later.

Greenstar · Aug 25th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Look on the bright side your boyfriend did mean well.

Put your necklace on and let him know you love it!

Its the thought that counts!

If $800 was to make you happy be happy and let the issue go

Greenstar · Aug 28th, 2009, 02:39 PM

You did say "everything looks great in the store"

But the problem is everything is fake- but surely if BF spent $800 on a necklace this deserves gratatude

Or a fake

Hope your BF feels his thought to make you

was worth while

onegirlcreative · Aug 28th, 2009, 03:12 PM

it appears that this store must be a franchise. why else would different locations offer a full refund, when some only offer a store credit? i would bet that whoever owns the individual stores, must be some sort of shyster to try and mislead their customers. it doesn't surprise me that the store in vegas did this, as well. it seems like some are legit, while others are not. what a shame.

good luck to you, op. i hope you get your money back and something that is not only worth of your boyfriend's $800, but justice, as well.

Toto too · Aug 28th, 2009, 09:49 PM

This sounds like it would be a good Judge Judy show. I'd love to see her yell at the store owner.

yumixpeach · Sep 23rd, 2009, 08:43 PM

Actually I've been inside this store at the very high end mall in my town...and I walked in one day for the first time. There was a sale for platinum and yellow gold necklaces on sale for $9.99. I purchased 2 for my mom's friends as small gifts. I was fully aware that they are only platinum and yellow gold PLATED.

I thought this was a good idea since costume jewelry to match with a special outfit usually makes my skin pus like and irritated. The plating would protect my skin.

The price indicated this to me without any signs...it was obvious to me =T You simply cannot get REAL for that price...so...I guess I don't blame your bf since he's a GUY...but...I don't think any girl could expect to buy real with that price haha

edsbgrl · Sep 23rd, 2009, 09:12 PM

OP, I'm sorry this happened to you. "I" can see how you were fooled but then again, I'm not a "serious" jewelry person as I've only really got into it in the past few mths.

I do hope that you get your money back. Please keep us updated.

nitenrz · Sep 27th, 2009, 10:02 PM

They have a store at Bayside, Miami, Florida. I have brought things from them in the past and the salesperson can be a bit misleading to someone who does not know real jewelry. I actually brought some cz earrings for my daughters wedding and most recently a knock off gucci bracelet and ring for $59. They have awesome sales, 75% off. I've gotten so many compliments on the pieces I purchase from them. I feel sorry for the OP, but my experience has always been a positive one.

Aug 25th, 2009, 06:14 AM	#46
hambisyosa Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 232	$900 is cheap when its comes to real pearl strands with diamonds. you can only buy a south sea pearl 7-8mm or a natural pearl earring set with simple gold and diamonds but no wayyy a strands of pearls. there must have been some misunderstanding on both sides, should have some return policy anyhow !
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Aug 25th, 2009, 09:25 AM	#47
lingbo105 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 155	Is your bf very supportive in going back and asking for a return? If he is not comfortable with going there, and you being aggressive about his purchase, he may be "scard" to buy stuff for you later.
lingbo105 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 155	Last edited by lingbo105; Aug 25th, 2009 at 09:46 AM.

Aug 28th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#50
onegirlcreative Apple in London Joined: Feb 2008 Location: back at home! Posts: 4,747	it appears that this store must be a franchise. why else would different locations offer a full refund, when some only offer a store credit? i would bet that whoever owns the individual stores, must be some sort of shyster to try and mislead their customers. it doesn't surprise me that the store in vegas did this, as well. it seems like some are legit, while others are not. what a shame. good luck to you, op. i hope you get your money back and something that is not only worth of your boyfriend's $800, but justice, as well.
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Aug 28th, 2009, 09:49 PM	#51
Toto too Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 626	This sounds like it would be a good Judge Judy show. I'd love to see her yell at the store owner.
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 08:43 PM	#52
yumixpeach korilakkuma Joined: Jun 2009 Location: The Wonderful World of Louis Vuitton Posts: 101	Actually I've been inside this store at the very high end mall in my town...and I walked in one day for the first time. There was a sale for platinum and yellow gold necklaces on sale for $9.99. I purchased 2 for my mom's friends as small gifts. I was fully aware that they are only platinum and yellow gold PLATED. I thought this was a good idea since costume jewelry to match with a special outfit usually makes my skin pus like and irritated. The plating would protect my skin. The price indicated this to me without any signs...it was obvious to me =T You simply cannot get REAL for that price...so...I guess I don't blame your bf since he's a GUY...but...I don't think any girl could expect to buy real with that price haha
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Aug 25th, 2009, 02:28 PM	#48
Greenstar Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 409	Look on the bright side your boyfriend did mean well. Put your necklace on and let him know you love it! Its the thought that counts! If $800 was to make you happy be happy and let the issue go

Aug 28th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#49
Greenstar Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 409	You did say "everything looks great in the store" But the problem is everything is fake- but surely if BF spent $800 on a necklace this deserves gratatude Or a fake Hope your BF feels his thought to make you was worth while

Sep 23rd, 2009, 09:12 PM	#53
edsbgrl Smile! Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,934	OP, I'm sorry this happened to you. "I" can see how you were fooled but then again, I'm not a "serious" jewelry person as I've only really got into it in the past few mths. I do hope that you get your money back. Please keep us updated.
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Sep 27th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#54
nitenrz Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	They have a store at Bayside, Miami, Florida. I have brought things from them in the past and the salesperson can be a bit misleading to someone who does not know real jewelry. I actually brought some cz earrings for my daughters wedding and most recently a knock off gucci bracelet and ring for $59. They have awesome sales, 75% off. I've gotten so many compliments on the pieces I purchase from them. I feel sorry for the OP, but my experience has always been a positive one.
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