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Jean Dousset's Jewelry Blog

The start of a beautiful friendship

This July, it will have been a year that I premiered my absolute line of jewelry on HSN. Thanks to your support, it has been a great success thus far.

I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to reflect on this one of a kind experience. I spent a decade in the exclusive world of high jewelry, where the Gems are rare and unique, and the excellence of craftsmanship only mastered by a few. I feel most privileged to have had access to that tradition.

Nonetheless, after all those years, I started thinking as to how I could take the trademarks and the integrity of Fine jewelry making, and transfer them into an affordable, yet striking collection of jewelry.

Then, in what appeared to be a full circle moment, I met a very enthusiastic and passionate team of people at HSN.

“Absolute” offers all of key elements that normally make diamonds so rare and expensive. “Absolute” stones have ideal proportions, striking colorless brilliance and flawless quality.

The stones being so perfect, I felt as though my biggest challenge would be to achieve, by fine jewelry standards, a comparable level of workmanship. I strongly believe that execution and attention to details is what makes a piece “believable”, or what will eventually give it away.

Lastly, having only sold jewelry in person, I think the most interesting challenge at HSN has been to find the right way to express myself to you, whom I never meet when I present my collection.

Your reviews are so valuable because they give you a voice, and help me getting to know you, what you like, don’t like, and expect from the jewelry you are buying.

I look forward with this blog to be able to share with you my side of the “jewelry” story.

A bientot,
Jean


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(20 comments for Beautiful Friendship)

Chris, NV 08/06/2008
I just received the watch with interchangeable watch bands. It's terrific! Fits well on my larger size wrist. To make this watch slightly more functional, I'd like to see a watch face that is a little easier to read. For instance, there is no indication of where the numbers 1,2,4,5,7,8,10 & 11 are located. In a watch with a retangular face it becomes a bit of a guessing game. But with a watch this pretty, let the guessing begin!
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Lori, NJ 08/05/2008
Jean, what strikes me most about your jewelry is that it is so very flattering. The first thing I noticed when placing one of your necklaces around my neck... was how utterly beautiful it made me. I wasn't just wearing jewelry... I was made more lovely... and that is what I find most wonderful about your designs. It made me look and feel beautiful. Thank you for sharing your God given talents with us appreciative women in the USA!
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Mary, RI 08/05/2008
Jean, thank you so much for pursuing your dream to create a line of beautiful, but affordable, designer jewelry! The beauty, craftsmanship, and distinctive designs of your jewelry are impressive, but your obvious passion, concern for your customers, and drive for perfection are just as noteworthy!! I have purchased 5 of your rings (my trademark look), and all are stunning! I've always believed that jewelry should be fun, and I'm having LOTS of fun! Merci beaucoup!!
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Roxanne, IL 08/02/2008
Thank you for the beautiful craftmanship and design that you put in all your pieces. I can say that every ring that I have bought from you is believable and at such an affordable price. Keep designing and I will keep buying.
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Linda, IL 07/30/2008
Jean, I love all of your jewelry but I can only get your earrings and necklesses. I would love to get a ring in 14k gold so I can get it sized. I am a half size and I believe that you can't get silver sized- only by a silver smith, and where are you to find one of them. I just love everything you have and would like a ring from your collection of beautiful rings.
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Jeanette, CA 07/30/2008
I can't wait to receive your lovely watch. It looks exquisite on TV. I do have a request which I see a number of others have mentioned. I once bought a beautiful watch with interchangeable bands from Adrienne, and I loved the black band, but after much wearing, it wore out. Because of the unique method of attachment of the band, it can not be replaced even at a jeweler's. The watch is still good! More bands for yours, please. Perhaps a gold tone in an unusual link?
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Joyce, PA 07/30/2008
Thanks for the beautiful jewelry! Now I can look rich on a school nurse's salary.
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Charlene, IL 07/29/2008
Thank you for coming to HSN and bringing your breathtaking designs with you. I love the Asscher cut and am looking forward to adding a few of your pieces to my collection. I do have a suggestion about adding new strap colors each season to the interchangeable watch. I know I am not the only one that appreciates exquisite jewelery at such affordable prices! All the best to you.
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Laurie, CA 07/29/2008
Hello Jean! You are my favorite designer and I love your jewelry. Thank you for making afordable, beautiful jewelry that most of us can afford. I have a big request. I have been looking for a 2ct heart shaped cz (wish it could be the real thing!) ring that would sit on a wide band with additional pave set czs. I have dreamed of a ring like this since I was a young girl. If anyone could design something like this that I could afford, it would certainly be you! Thanks You!!
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Kathleen, MI 07/29/2008
Looking forward to receiving my watch & Asscher cut absolute & created ruby ring. BEAUTIFUL! Hope to visit my friend, Nadine Servant, Mayor of Camaret, France & show off the beautiful jewelry created by her countryman!
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betsy, CA 07/29/2008
Congrats Jean! Such beautiful pieces, I can not wait to get my watch. Would you bring us different color straps like gun metal, bronze and jewel tones? Also I would love to see Jennifer Stallone's weddings sets, she wears a beautiful emerald in emerald cut paired with an small eternity band I believe she wears similar looks in red and yellow diamonds. Great Love Love!!
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Leah, MI 07/29/2008
Please create a 1 carat vermeil ring with pave shoulders
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Lucina in VI 07/29/2008
Your Jewelry is very beautiful. I Love the way I feel when I wear such beautiful Jewelry.
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07/29/2008
Youe jewelry is very realistic and beautiful. I feel very special when I where your beautiful jewelry.Thank you.
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Joyce, CA 07/29/2008
Jean, Your collection is outstanding and so very chic! The sincerity and enthusiasm you exude is wonderful. Would love to own everything in the collection you brought with you to celebrate HSN's 31st Birthday. Thank you so much.
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Kat, OH 07/29/2008
Your items are gorgeous. Just wish I could afford them!!
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TERRY, SC 07/29/2008
Jean, it's just wonderful to have your sense of style available to us. Your humble attitude and your joy and excitement in what you create is charming. Thank you for the most beautiful jewelry ever.
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Rose, NY 07/29/2008
Wow!!!!! Your jewelry is absolutely beautiful. I look forward to seeing much more of it available on HSN. Thank you!!!
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NY 07/29/2008
Jean, merci for your jewelry Blog. Your jewelry collection is beautiful. Will post again, soon. A belated Welcome!
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lois, IL 07/29/2008
love-love,your jewelry line-please keep-up the good-work,-glad to have you at hsn...
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