December Gems
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I love this time of year for all the typical reasons, but this year, I am especially excited because my very favorite jewelry that we have offered ALL YEAR is coming up in the next 30 days! If you love the luxury of Rubies and Sapphires like I do, tune in on December 2nd. It is our Fine Jewelry Gifts Event. Remember when shopping for gifts in jewelry you are always pretty safe with a pair of earrings since you don’t need to know what ring size she wears.
I’m actually a bit conflicted about it because while I am a big gift giver, I am so buying the Today’s Special on December 2nd especially the ring that goes with it. Every day that I would walk by Sandy, our Gem Buyer’s office, I would say hi and try on the ring. I have been looking on HSN.com to see if it is available yet a couple of times a week. I just checked again and it finally is available! I just placed my order! I have a wedding anniversary coming up in a few days so I am justifying it quite nicely. I can’t wait to order the matching pieces on the 2nd.
They say you never forget your first love. When it comes to gemstones, mine was Ruby. We are still in a committed relationship. One of my wedding bands is Ruby. Whenever I look at it, the color and the sentiment make me happy. That is what jewelry should do. I hope your jewelry makes you happy. You don’t need to wait to have anyone give you fine jewelry. You can do it yourself and really should. It also makes one of the best gifts, because so many of us struggle with the conflicting messages we have about taking care of our families and all that important stuff. Once in a while though, you’ve got to put yourself on the top of the list. My mom taught me that and her mother taught her the same thing. They were so right. It feels more like an investment than an extravagance. The payoff is there.
The collection of Fine Jewelry we have in store for you is unrivaled on December 2nd. I have nicknamed it the royal collection. It really reminds me of the Queen’s jewels or those of a Mogul dynasty. My husband had a the list of item numbers for under our Christmas tree, but I just helped him out and ordered exactly what I wanted for Christmas and our wedding anniversary. I’m feeling pretty efficient actually. I will have exactly what I want and he will be the hero. It is win/win.
Tell me what are you looking forward to this holiday season? I am looking forward to a family graduation, my anniversary, Christmas (of course) seeing the holiday decorations. Taking tons of photos and keeping it simple while still being in Santa Sarna mode. That was my Dad’s nickname at the holidays :). I am also looking forward to working with Carol Brodie, Anthony Polercio and having Victoria Wieck and Jean Dousset around HSN for December.
It has just been confirmed that Carol will be in my show at 1pm on the 2nd. She won’t be listed in the HSN program guide as it was a last minute development. I am so excited. She is so fashionable and in the know. She is even prettier in person than on tv! If you read her blogs here on HSN.com you will see all the press she gets and why. Very cool!
Thank you for being such an important part of my life,
Shivan
P.S. Do leave me a comment and tell me what you are looking forward to this holiday season or in 2010, I’d love to know.
Answers to Questions:
I am shopping and remembering all you said about gems and pearls.
I have learned so much from your hosting the jewelry shows and continue to buy items
you have featured.
Thanks so much for the education and beautiful items.
VPB
Cynthia, KY
Hi Shivan,
Just wanted to ask if HSN could make a rose quarts ring in technibond, there are several in the silver, but I just purchased the rose quartz, ami and yellow quartz technibond necklace and earing set and would like a ring to match. I have looked on the net and found several in the ami color, but I would like the rose quartz.
Thanks, Cynthia
Shivan; I just had to send you a brief note about how much I enjoy watching your presentations on air. You are so knowledgable about the products and take the time to show us the merchandise completely. I just want you to know that your professionalism, grace, and rapport with the guests does not go unnoticed. Peace and prosperity to you and yours in the new year.
Shivan,
Fortunately, I had ordered some pieces of Charles Winston jewelry before it was suddenly taken off the website and off TV. It arrived today and is absolutely fabulous. In fact, the tanzanite-colored earrings are the most beautiful earrings I have ever seen. I only wish I had ordered some of the ruby pieces before the line was pulled. I am so sorry that it is no longer possible to buy this classy jewelry on HSN.
Hello Shivan,
Please tell us what happened to the Charles Winston jewelry collection. I was so excited about this new collection. I woke up at 2:30 am and excitedly came to the TV and online to check out the 2 am introductory show. Much to my surprise, it had been replaced ar the last minute by another line of jewelry. I did a search on HSN for Charles Winston and the entire line had disappeared. I am so disappointed, as this line looked fabulous for the price.
Hi Shivan. I just had to post to your blog because of the similarities in our first names. Although spelled different, they are pronounced the same. I am a regular on the HSN scene and just got through the Christmas shopping season thanks to online shopping. I’m ready to get started on Christmas 2010! I really enjoy watching the shows you host. Keep up the good work!
Hi Shivan, Im a new customer, and havent ordered anything yet but i plan to.I saw you this morning and loved your laugh and smile. Thanks
Shivan,
I am so enjoying the jewelry I bought this year.
You were so right, the pieces are timeless.
The pearls, the stones, all of it.
Thank you for making my holiday Merry and Bright!
Looking forward to more shopping with you.
A New Englander and Shivan Watcher!
You were amazing today.
Hi Shivan, I love watching your shows, especially the jewelry shows your enthusiam is so contagious.
I recently ordered two of item #406-018 for 29.95. Something happened and it was returned to HSN before I received it. Now there aren’t any online. Is there any way to get these two replaced. I’ve looked and there is nothing like them online now, especially for the price.
I would appreciate the help. Thank you, April
I enjoy watching Shivan best as the host with Jay King. She is so calm and lets Jay King shine with his stories. She presents the jewelry with such elegance while Jay tells us what we want to hear. She helps him in such an unobrustive and charming way when he gets tongue tied that he sparkles with her. Some of the hyper hosts don’t really work well with Jay, in my opinion. Actually, I love watching Shivan host any show, and I appreciate hearing her expert opinions.
wanting to wish you and your hubby a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR…
The Roam New York line neeeds more air time. Could give DG2 some competition.
Your hilarious Shivan…I’m looking forward to a calorie packed holiday!…Every year, I get myself a nice present for making it through the holidays and this year will be no different…that ring form CArol is AMAZING…I’ll be at the top of mylist for sure haha!
Thank you so much for getting the info from Nicky Butler about the gemstones & planets connection. I truly appreciate you going that extra mile.
Hi! Would you please explain what diachric glass is? I bought the earrings and they are beautiful. Would love more info on them. Thanks! Jill in Kentucky.
Hi Shivan: Victoria Wieck, one of my favorite HSN designers, has recently created her beautiful gemstone line in silver. Most of the silver items contain a grid backing, which makes it very difficult to access the gemstone – which must be cleaned thoroughly (including the back surface) to keep optimal sparkle. Could you recommend an alternate method (to toothbrush access) of cleaning the back of the gemstone through the grid, without chemicals or sonic that might damage the gem? Thanks so much.