Gems great to watch even better to own! (Gems TV)

Member Name: annieboo

Product:	Gems TV
Date:	08/01/09 (188 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Excellent prices Speedy delivery

Disadvantages: Rings all come in one size

I have been watching Gems since the beginning and have bought(and have had bought for me) quite a few items.
These include a citrine cluster my first purchase(-very pretty but tiny) in 9ct gold. A huge garnet solitaire and a pair of topaz earrings(bought as a present)

Firstly ordering is easy and the call centre operators are helpful and friendly. Delivery is speedy and you will be told when it is due. You can also nominate any address to receive your goods. This is very useful if you can't afford to sit in and wait for your delivery.

The items come well packaged and as well as the outer bag my items came wrapped in bubble wrap, they had a cardboard outer wrap and a very nice ring box. The package also contained a gems magazine which had items about presenters and features about various gemstones and a copy of a gem guide(I had the option to add this to my order) You also receive a ring sizer and details of the company they recommend using if a ring needs resizing. Each item also includes a certificate of authenticity containing information specific to your purchase ie what the gem is; country of origin and carat weight. There is also a picture of the item on the front.

My husband bought my a lovely pearl and sapphire necklace which again, was stunning. I have also had a enormous garnet and white sapphire ring; a London blue and white topaz and a fantastic garnet and diamond cross(all gifts from my lovely husband!)

We had the rings re sized via the company Gems recommended very easy. You send the ring and the registration card(Special delivery is recommended) tell them the size required and the ring is back within a week.

I have only had to send one item back a sun-stone and topaz ring which looked awful. I followed the instructions and had no problems with hte money being refunded in full(purchase price NOT delivery) within three days.

I have also changed my mind once-I ordered a watch but then was wracked with guilt so rang the next day to cancel it. The customer services lady I spoke to was lovely and I had no problem at all. I was not put under any pressure or made to feel bad in any way.

However there are some things to note. Firstly. all rings come in the same size Ladies size n. This is not a huge problem although you need to factor the costs involved in resizing when you are deciding if you are getting a bargain. The mens items cone in size T.

Also there have been loads of changes within the last year, various presenters have left(some to a rival jewellery channel) the station has been sold and there are a lot items I consider to be fillers(jewelled pet collar anyone?) and it is not quite as "cuddly" as it once was.

I think it is well worth a look. I have learnt so much about various gems and have had the chance to aquire some really pretty items that I could never have afforded on the high street


Gems 1 is on sky channel 652
Gems 2 is on sky channel 656
Virgin channel 755 & 756
They also broadcast on the freeview system(channel 43 & 44) between 7-9pm and 9am-12pm
Freesat 805

the website is www.gemstv.co.uk and is well worth a look.

Delivery is from £5.82 and is per day not per item so multi purchases on the same day just pay one charge.


Gems are a very good, safe company to buy from.
I have learned a lot from them and had fun doing so !

Summary: Excellent way to increase your gem collection at fantastic prices.