Five Pre-Purchase Considerations:
01. Does the piece align with the rest of your jewellery collection?
Our entire ethos is guided by a ‘capsule’ approach. When buying anything that you plan on wearing regularly, it’s important that the piece ‘works’ with the existing pieces in your collection.
Stacking, layering and combining pieces (jewellery or otherwise) only works when the pieces are harmonious. There are, of course, different opinions around what is and is not harmonious - all that matters is your opinion.
Considering this will allow you to make simple and effective combinations for any occasion.
02. What is the piece made out of?
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: If it’s not solid or filled, it’s not worth your money.
Gold plated jewellery has no legal specifications and can carry as little as 0.05% gold by weight. The minimum legal requirement of gold by weight for gold filled jewellery, for comparison, is at least 5%. This means that gold filled pieces are incredibly durable and suitable for everyday wear without tarnishing or discolouring.
If you want the jewellery you buy to last, make sure you look at the material information.
03. Who made the piece?
The jewellery industry is a beautiful, creative world, and supporting businesses who prioritise human rights and environmental care will help to keep it that way.
Always take note of transparency when it comes to a business’s product origin details. Try to align with businesses that are open and honest about where their products are made.
04. Is the price fair?
Unless the piece is solid gold, paying hundreds of $$ for a pair of everyday hoops or a stacking chain just isn't necessary.
The jewellery industry has some of the highest markups of all the retail industries. Making sure that you’re buying quality, local jewellery is a great way to ensure you're paying a fair price.
Minimum jewellery, minimum markup.
05. Is this an original design?
Companies like Aliexpress and Temu have consistently and blatantly ripped off small business’s designs, proceeding to sell them for a fraction of the quality and price.
It’s very nearly impossible to appeal this, as the legal fees alone would cripple most small businesses.
When in doubt, buy local.