Heidi Daus -2012- FAN thread- warranty info, questions and answers, reviews and fun chatter!

Hi Heidi Gals

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FYI – The new game coupons expire 12/31/13 at 11:59.

Warmly – Sally

Hi Chinnu – Welcome back to the U.S. I too found the TS’s clasp hard to open. Initially, I opened the clasps with the end of my metal tweezers – too stuck for just fingers. I’m going to first wrap the pearls in washcloths to protect them, then give the clasps a tiny squirt of WD40. The brooches are huge but I might use them one day on a scarf or belt. I have tried the necklaces on a lot of my pins and, to me, they are worth the price just to be able to wear them as necklaces. The large pumpkin pin is great with the white pearl and topaz/smoke necklace. The huge dragon pin, I’ve never been able to wear – too heavy – works well with the topaz/smoke necklace and so on… I have the Linked In set too and wear it a lot. I’m glad you got it. I have storage problem. Putting things in boxes means I forget I have them! Warmly – Sally

Hi Sally – I have a storage problem too and especially the forgetting-things-in-boxes problem. I needed a storage solution that required little physical space but accommodated a lot of jewelry and allowed me to easily see and find what I wanted. Sooooo, I bought these Bisley 10-drawer filing cabinets from The Container Store – they are barely 2 feet high and a little over a foot wide, and rather pricey at around $200 normally, but each cabinet has 10 shallow drawers that allow me to store a lot of jewelry. I bought a couple during Container Store’s annual office storage sale. May have to buy another the next time they go on sale. You can get little tray inserts to put in the drawers to store your jewelry but I preferred to just line the drawers with felt (bought a few yards from the fabric store and cut it to fit) and I simply lay my jewelry on the felt in the drawers, sorted by color or whatever. The cabinets fit easily under the lower clothes rod in my closet so I don’t need additional floor space for them. :d/

P.S. I did return my TSs – they were just toooooo big for me in addition to the stuck clasps issue.

Hi Chinnu – Welcome back to the U.S. I too found the TS’s clasp hard to open. Initially, I opened the clasps with the end of my metal tweezers – too stuck for just fingers. I’m going to first wrap the pearls in washcloths to protect them, then give the clasps a tiny squirt of WD40.

The brooches are huge but I might use them one day on a scarf or belt. I have tried the necklaces on a lot of my pins and, to me, they are worth the price just to be able to wear them as necklaces. The large pumpkin pin is great with the white pearl and topaz/smoke necklace. The huge dragon pin, I’ve never been able to wear – too heavy – works well with the topaz/smoke necklace and so on…

I have the Linked In set too and wear it a lot. I’m glad you got it.

I have storage problem. Putting things in boxes means I forget I have them!

Warmly – Sally

Hello Tillie123, Sally and everyone else – i enjoyed your reviews/shopping lists! I returned from my meetings in Brazil & Argentina today to find my HSN boxes neatly stacked on the dining table by my hubby and son :-” I had to miss Heidi’s appearances but had ordered a bunch of goodies anyway!

The not-so-good news- My Boho Chic necklace arrived broken in 3 places including one broken section rattling around separately in the box :-({|= … The necklace is beautiful but I am worried this is a design flaw. I had also ordered 3 of Heidi”s TSs but the clasps on all three necklaces are almost impossible to open; I’m afraid they will break if forced open. The pin/pendant is also just too big on me but I’m sure it would look amazing on someone else. :-s

The FAB news … I LOVE my Be Linked In necklace which I finally got – had wanted it for a long time but it had been sold out for a while. I also ordered Heidi’s new stacked enamel rings in pink – really pretty.

Have a great weekend.

Reviews

*Dragon Drama necklace – Item 288-905
The dragons are classic Chinese dragons and very well done – however, because there are three of them, each dragon is not large. One has to get close to see the beautiful details, of course this makes the crystals seem like real gems. The golden beads are the perfect color choice, they drape very nicely and compliment the 3 dragon drop. All in all it hangs long and is not a small necklace.

I’m still a little iffy about keeping this necklace, but probably will because it’s so unusual. I just wish the details of the dragons showed up at a distance. It doesn’t have to be formal and could be worn with a variety of outfits. Gotta have a little nerve. Will wear gold studs with this necklace, I didn’t care for the dragon earrings.

*Lg Smashin Pumpkinpin – Item: 100-294
An amusing pin I will wear as a necklace during Halloween and Thanksgiving. I’ve been watching it since last year and finally caved. Glad I did, the crystals are bright and a lovely pumpkin-orange color. I like the happy, pumpkin, smile!

* This Little Piggie pin – Item: 289-615
I am not a pig collector. That said, this pin is adorable. I’m going to wear it as a necklace. It’s uses a variety of pink colors and has nice detail.

*Cat’s Pajamas necklace – Item: 289-721
Cat’s Pajamas cuff – Item: 289-719
Both are stunning and I am thrilled I got them. The design with the blues and greens are wonderful and the look is very, very high-end. 10 Stars!!!

I’m sick the earrings were sold out! I was online, ordered them and it looked lite the order went through but had no order number. Then, I got a notice I was waitlisted and again no order number! Then…I got a Sold Out notice. Guess the person in front of me got the last pair! Darn! They are very large and I’ve got my fingers crossed someone will return a pair.

*Far Cry From Shy – Item: 289-640, 289-638
Got the necklace, bracelet, earrings & ring. The colorway is beyond beautiful. I was concerned they would look like Aztec costume jewelry – no way! If you want bling, you’ve got bling with color! Design on the necklace and bracelet is large and the colors are centered around a beautiful beetle. Earrings and ring are single beetles on a smaller scale, using all the colors. With everything going on in the necklace and bracelet, the earrings are fine being understated. However, I wouldn’t have minded a larger ring.

Decade Drama necklace, I got all 5 colors but they are in my closet and I haven’t opened the boxes yet. My husband is home and I don’t want to upset him further. All these things came by UPS in 4 big boxes and he had questions! heh, heh, heh…my bad? I see his point, I do have drawers of Heidi’s jewelry, collected over the years. How can I wear it all? Watch me.

I hope I like the brooches, they looked a mite large when presented… If I don’t, I gift them or keep them just for the clever necklace. It was designed to be able to wear up-and-down or straight-across pins . Very, very smart Heidi! Thank you!!! Please make one in black.

Warmly – Sally

I LOVED the serpentine beads in that dragon necklace, too – but I didn’t much care for the dragon itself. You’ll have to let us know how the necklace looks in person, though. I have successfully talked myself out of the shorter Boho necklace for now. I do really want it, but I still think it’s a bit pricy, even with the $30 off.I think if it were $250, I’d pay that for it. But I’m like you – I’ve bought so many of her pieces I’ve gotten very picky about what I buy now – it really has to catch my eye and be very different from what I already have. I really like the pieces that are more professional – I’m about ready to hang up the green suit and go out into the civilian world, and I want pieces I can wear in a conservative environment, but that have a lot of style and are different. I may end up getting the shorter necklace, if it goes on deeper sale. =d> :d/

Hi, Sally,
When a thread gets too long (like this one, dated 2012!), it becomes a problem (slow loading, etc.). I think it would be a good idea to start a brand new Heidi Fan thread … I’d do it but I don’t post much any more, especially in jewelry, and I don’t want to be a take-over sister. 🙂

Yes – I was very tempted to get the short “Boho Chic” ivory and black necklace and earrings. I think it’s SO pretty, but still a bit pricey for me. I did have $20 in spendable Kash magically appear in my account (not sure how that happened, but I’ll take it!!), so I’m still contemplating it. I think that necklace is SO chic and elegant. How about you? :-k

I was wondering about that one – thought HSN might have made an error naming 2 new necklaces Boho Chic with the same sale price. Then I noticed the earrings for each are the same button style, so maybe not an error (so the matching ring for OUR Boho may come later). Does seem a bit pricey – especially when compared to the other Boho necklace – maybe the resin is an expensive element?

I was going to leave it at the Boho and any of the clearance items on my wishlist, but I caved on that Cobra necklace – love those Serpentine beads and I find the S-shape of the cobra very appealing, so I decided that I had to see it in person. I’ve gotten much more selective (my wallet insisted) over the years – I used to order just about everything I loved – and I love most of Heidi’s stuff! 8-[ I’ve even kept pieces that are so over the top, I’ve nowhere to wear them, but they are such works of art, I had to possess them! I try to buy only those new must-haves that I suspect may sell out and then just wait for the rest to go on sale or clearance. Patience is a cost-effective virtue!

Sweetie – send it to Heidi’s CS!!!! I guarantee you will get it back perfect and pronto!! I sent a ring (missing a couple of crystals) and necklace back a couple months ago with a note on the necklace because I broke it asking her to let me know how much it was to repair it. I got both pieces back within about three days, in new boxes and perfect, and didn’t get charged a dime!! That is what I would do. I wouldn’t take a chance on them getting back in stock, although that might happen – you never know. But I would send it to Heidi’s CS – you will be SO pleased!! =d> =d> =d> =d> =d> Thanks, Tillie … I was thinking along those lines because I’m sure it’ll be a long wait before I see any more show up on HSN and who knows – those could be returns with their own issues. Did you get tempted any further through yesterday’s shows?

Yes – I was very tempted to get the short “Boho Chic” ivory and black necklace and earrings. I think it’s SO pretty, but still a bit pricey for me. I did have $20 in spendable Kash magically appear in my account (not sure how that happened, but I’ll take it!!), so I’m still contemplating it. I think that necklace is SO chic and elegant. How about you? :-k

Sweetie – send it to Heidi’s CS!!!! I guarantee you will get it back perfect and pronto!! I sent a ring (missing a couple of crystals) and necklace back a couple months ago with a note on the necklace because I broke it asking her to let me know how much it was to repair it. I got both pieces back within about three days, in new boxes and perfect, and didn’t get charged a dime!! That is what I would do. I wouldn’t take a chance on them getting back in stock, although that might happen – you never know. But I would send it to Heidi’s CS – you will be SO pleased!! =d> =d> =d> =d> =d>

Thanks, Tillie … I was thinking along those lines because I’m sure it’ll be a long wait before I see any more show up on HSN and who knows – those could be returns with their own issues. Did you get tempted any further through yesterday’s shows?

I was so excited to see UPS show up a day earlier than expected with my Boho necklace. Tillie, you’re right – it is a stunner and instantly at the top of my Heidi favorites list too! Sadly, mine arrived broken – one of the links holding the front sections together came unsoldered. I immediately went to check availability thinking I’d call Customer Service for a replacement, to find it is SOLD OUT! Woe is me. Not sure what I’m gonna do, but there’s no way I won’t have this necklace in my collection. On a more positive note, I also received the Celebration of Color bracelet – couldn’t resist the sale price – and it is absolutely gorgeous! I think it’ll go with so many things. I got the pin with the different colorway last time Heidi was on so I figured that was enough of this style, but I’m loving the colors in this bracelet and the matching necklace is more and more appealing. *sigh* do we ever have enough Heidi jewelry?! LOL

Sweetie – send it to Heidi’s CS!!!! I guarantee you will get it back perfect and pronto!! I sent a ring (missing a couple of crystals) and necklace back a couple months ago with a note on the necklace because I broke it asking her to let me know how much it was to repair it. I got both pieces back within about three days, in new boxes and perfect, and didn’t get charged a dime!! That is what I would do. I wouldn’t take a chance on them getting back in stock, although that might happen – you never know. But I would send it to Heidi’s CS – you will be SO pleased!! =d> =d> =d> =d> =d>

Hi LBY – I posted in the newer Heidi thread, too, but I got the boho necklace and earrings two days ago, and the necklace is absolutely STUNNING. I really think it’s one of Heidi’s prettiest pieces to date!! Yes, it could be dressed up or down. I think it would be gorgeous if done in shades of blue and shades of red/pink as well. The matching earrings, while pretty, I think are a bit on the large side. I am keeping them, but think they would have looked better just a bit smaller in scale. But holy cow, is that necklace a pretty thing!! I’m anxious to hear what you think about it after you receive it!! :d/ =d>

Hey Tillie! It sounds lovely! My Boho necklace just went out yesterday – I’m hoping it gets here by Friday and I’ll post then. I was tempted but didn’t order the earrings – I have so many Heidi earrings that were purchased as part of a suite and never worn. I got an HSN alert this AM that the necklace was almost sold out – so there probably won’t be a presentation during the shows. I’m on vacation this week so I don’t want to wish the week away, but I can’t wait ’til Friday!

Had to Google to find this thread (thanks Chinnu) but thought I’d try posting here to see if it’ll now show up in the forum listing. Seems many of us have been lying low … still loving Heidi though! I too have ordered that Boho necklace – looks like it could be worn both dressy and casual, and with all those colors, match up with many outfits. Also ordered the Be Linked In watch to go with the rest of the set that I nabbed the first time it was offered. And of course, a few of the new clearance items 🙂 Happy shopping everybody!

Hi LBY – I posted in the newer Heidi thread, too, but I got the boho necklace and earrings two days ago, and the necklace is absolutely STUNNING. I really think it’s one of Heidi’s prettiest pieces to date!! Yes, it could be dressed up or down. I think it would be gorgeous if done in shades of blue and shades of red/pink as well. The matching earrings, while pretty, I think are a bit on the large side. I am keeping them, but think they would have looked better just a bit smaller in scale. But holy cow, is that necklace a pretty thing!! I’m anxious to hear what you think about it after you receive it!! :d/ =d>

Had to Google to find this thread (thanks Chinnu) but thought I’d try posting here to see if it’ll now show up in the forum listing.

Seems many of us have been lying low … still loving Heidi though! I too have ordered that Boho necklace – looks like it could be worn both dressy and casual, and with all those colors, match up with many outfits. Also ordered the Be Linked In watch to go with the rest of the set that I nabbed the first time it was offered. And of course, a few of the new clearance items 🙂

Happy shopping everybody!

Hello, ladies!

Sally and massha – thanks for your encouragement! And yes, I am petite and have a small frame (5″ wrist and ring size 4.5) – so HD’s bangles, bracelets and rings are all too big but I do buy her smaller necklaces, smaller earrings like the Xs & Os, and some of her smaller pins (most of her pins are so big – they’d cover half my chest!).

I’ll have to find my inner diva (or Elizabeth Taylor!) to boldly wear my Heidi jewelry even if no one around me is wearing anything remotely blingy (and even though my hubby prefers small, dainty jewelry). First, I have get organized so I can find what I want (unlike tooolate, I don’t have a good system yet and am space-constrained.)

Sally – that Emerald City necklace is SO gorgeous! You must let us know what reactions you get when you wear it.

massha – your Fu Dog and WoW stories made me laugh; you sound like you truly enjoy your HD jewelry! Did you mention somewhere that you’d bought the American Swag (?) necklace? Have you worn it? Is it a smaller piece or quite large?

MaryWorth, sally – how kind of you ladies to share your coupons with everyone. Thanks for your generosity!

I’m sure you ladies look fabulous when you wear your Heidi stuff.