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I’m the designer… the CEO… the accountant… the photographer… the late-night email responder… and yes—sometimes shipping department too if things get crazy😂
Today is National Mom & Pop Business Day, and this one hits me right in the heart 🤍
Before this brand ever existed, I spent 22 years on air at HSN—learning what you love, studying at the Gemological Institute of America, traveling the world for the most beautiful gemstones, and building relationships that shaped everything I do today.
But this… this is personal.
This is my own brand. Built from the ground up, not by a big team, but by a mom who wears all the hats and pours everything she has into every single piece.
Every design you see? I dreamed it up.
Every stone? I searched for it.
Every detail? I obsessed over it.
Built on relationships.
Built on trust.
Built working with artisans I know by name.
This isn’t mass-produced jewelry.
Every piece I design has a story behind it—and YOU are part of that story every time you wear it.
So when you wear my jewelry, you’re not just wearing something beautiful… you’re supporting a woman-owned, family-built business with a 22-year legacy behind it—and a whole lot of heart.
And I am so grateful you’re here for it 💛– Connie Craig-Carroll
Hi hsn_sarrah,
I have received and read your nice reply to my message regarding my comment
and concern for my special “Indiana Jones of the Gemstone World” and friend, Jay King.
Thank you for your help by passing my message along to Jay. He is such a wonderful
person, and an awesome jewelry designer ! I have quite a collection of his many beautiful
jewelry pieces, and when I am not wearing them, I place them back in the pouches and gift
boxes they came in to keep them clean and safe. I just care for Jay King so much. I wish
him well healthwise and with what he truly loves to do with finding new and unique mine
finds all over the world, and making such beautiful jewelry with just the natural and un-
treated stones.
I hope to hear from him soon just to let me know how he is doing in his world.Sincerely,
Carol Urban
Sebastian, FL.
Posted in Forum: Customer ServiceHi Jay,
I hope everything is well with you. It has been quite a while since
I have written to you. Periodically, I do check your site on H.S.N. to see
what new mine finds you have discovered and made into beautiful jewelry
pieces. I have even purchased some of them recently. They are all really
awesome ! I have had some medical issues lately, but I am being taken care
of. Other than that, my family and I are doing fine, thank God.
My Cousin, Mary, mentioned to me recently that your wife had thrown out
all of your Hawaiian shirts while you were gone because she thought that the
colors were too loud. Even though they didn’t appeal to her, she shouldn’t
have taken it upon herself to just throw them out before asking you first.
That was really a mean and nasty thing for her to do. I would think you were
really upset by that. You must have had a little conversation with her about
that little episode.
I would really love to hear from you to hear how you are doing and how
things are going with you personally and with your business.
Please take care and stay safe.
Sincerely,Carol Urban
Sebastian, FL.
Yes KIm is from ShopHQ, and it seems as though QVC is also bringing brands from ShopHQ, like Dallas Prince (who I thought was always overpriced). I do wish they would bring the other jewelry brands too. I mostly bought my turquoise, diamonds and 24k gold from ShopHQ!
NATIONAL JEWEL DAY
National Jewel Day on March 13th recognizes the makers and the jewelers who create the special pieces that take our breath away. The day also recognizes the precious and semi-precious stones that go into beautiful pieces of jewelry. Each year, the day reminds us to wear those pieces and to appreciate the artisans who make them shine!
Well, I hear you all and agree that HSN has changed. I still shop DG2 and Marla, and I did buy a lot of jewelry like turquoise from dealers that have left HSN, and although I do like Chaco Canyon, I preferred the Native Indian lady that came to represent the brand and the actual artisans vs. the lady that now comes.
I never really bought a lot of QVC until recently, since I discovered Le Creuset, Vitamix, Kitchen Aid, Isaac and Dooney (back in the day), Stacey London, Spring Step, and Peace LOve World. I thought that they had a better shoe selection than HSN, and the new denim line (Driftwood) that was once in Sundance magazine (because I shopped Sundance a lot!)
Lastly, the food selling is reidiculous….please reduce that time slot…please also reduce Kim Gravel since her clothes are mostly copied from other designers (nothing original or expensive looking). Has Kim bought the station????
✨ Mark your calendars, ladies… Heidi is going LIVE! ✨
Our fabulous Heidi Daus will be LIVE on HSN March 11th from 4PM to 6PM ET for two full hours of sparkle, glamour, and unforgettable jewelry moments. 💎
Join Heidi as she showcases some of her most dazzling designs, shares the stories behind the pieces, and brings that signature Heidi magic we all love. It’s the perfect time to see your favorites shine on air – and maybe discover a new treasure or two.
Grab your favorite drink, call your sparkle-loving friends, and settle in for an afternoon of fabulous with Heidi. Trust us… You won’t want to miss it. ✨
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✨ Mark your calendars, ladies… Heidi is going LIVE! ✨
Our fabulous Heidi Daus will be LIVE on HSN March 11th from 4PM to 6PM ET for two full hours of sparkle, glamour, and unforgettable jewelry moments. 💎
Join Heidi as she showcases some of her most dazzling designs, shares the stories behind the pieces, and brings that signature Heidi magic we all love. It’s the perfect time to see your favorites shine on air – and maybe discover a new treasure or two.
Grab your favorite drink, call your sparkle-loving friends, and settle in for an afternoon of fabulous with Heidi. Trust us… You won’t want to miss it. ✨
They were far better under Cindy Grossman as far as fashion and jewelry
If she wants to sing, go be a singer. I’m not commenting on if she’s good or bad, or whether the religious element is offensive or not… but these new hosts need to study the products and offer some insight. If a jewelry salesperson at the mall store started singing a hymn for all to hear, I wonder what the reaction would be? Likely stares…
I missed it but singing a religious song would not offend me in the least especially while showing cheap jewelry that doesn’t look like gold in the least.
If they aren’t going to give the customers what they want maybe they need to sing some religious songs for guidance.
We need more God in our lives anyway so good for Sarah.
I saw this too, and thought I was the only one who felt it was inappropriate, while selling jewelry. Paul was his wonderful charming self and just sat there with a smile.
Paul had a half smile, looked from the jewelry piece back and forth to the camera, sort of with his eyebrows raised. When she was done he said she had a pretty voice and quickly started talking. O
HSN has been good to me. Last year I sent a piece of jewelry back with a ring I purchased from JTV. They did find it and sent it back to me. I was impressed. I do miss the DG2 when Diane was there. Now it’s hit or miss. I wish there were more of the new classic stretch. They work for me. Virtual stretch bags out on me. I try to stay away from VS. I do love HSN’s beauty & Andrew Lessman. I trust his supplements.
I find him credible and he seems like a kind, honest person. I hope I am right because I bought 3 pieces from him yesterday. I have other jewelry from him and have been happy with it but I am no expert in gem quality. Sometimes the magnets he uses are not strong enough and there are imperfections in his gems but if they were perfect then you know they were treated or fake. I find Connie Craigs jewelry too ” perfect” and she also doesnt use real silver so I don’t buy from her. Rarities too I have had the gold coating turn black. Her jewelry is pretty and I getsucked in to buying it and then regret it.
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