https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 14:15:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-200029 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:25:04 +0000 ashleyreid 200029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For online stores you can check out these sites:</p> <p>- <a href="http://www.zales.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.zales.com</a><br /> - <a href="http://www.b2cjewels.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.b2cjewels.com/</a><br /> - <a href="http://www.www.preciousglow.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.preciousglow.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-197179 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:16:11 +0000 NK 197179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm late to respond, but I've posted before about how much I love the jewelry counter at TJ Maxx. They usually have a huge variety and I always find something (usually sterling silver) that I love at a decent price.</p> <p>I'm finding more and more that I prefer real stuff to costume. I'm tired of throwing away discolored jewelry that I didn't think I'd worry about because I didn't pay much for it in the first place. And I'm noticing a prickly feeling on the back of my neck lately when I wear my costume necklaces.</p> <p>Most of my current jewelry collection comes from TJ Maxx, QVC, Silpada, Target, or department stores. I also like Cost Plus World Market and Stein Mart for fun costume pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-195722 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:04:54 +0000 Mandi 195722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi </p> <p>Check out my site, <a href="http://www.deisgnsbymandiboutique.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.deisgnsbymandiboutique.com</a></p> <p>I made my online boutique around exactly what you are looking for, quality costume jewelry for a good price. I'll ship everything to you for free too.</p> <p>:)</p> <p>-Mandi </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-190275 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:15:35 +0000 Kristen 190275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I've been upgrading my jewelry slowly over the last few years. In one instance I was able to join a jewelry-obsessed friend of mine on a trip to a local jeweler that was closing; that was a great experience because not only did I get some great pieces (chocolate and grey pearls, among them) I learned a lot following her around the store. </p> <p>Now I mix cheaper with good, and I skim through the jewelry sections at nearly every store I go to. I need to touch and try things on before I buy, so I rarely order online. Banana Republic has some of the best costume jewelry around, and it's always different from other stores. LOFT has great colors and basics. Kohls is super-cheap but the variety is astonishing. I haven't dipped my toe too deep at Nordies, but they are probably my next store to haunt more often. (I am distracted because the jewelry is too close to the shoes. LOL!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-190269 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:59:11 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 190269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the great suggestions, everyone. I will investigate them and report back! I can check out Cost Plus and Kohl's easily, and will keep a look out at antique fairs and museum shops etc. </p> <p>JewelryGirl, do you have experience with Morgan Dane or Silpada? It looks like from their websites that you have to buy through a representative at a party, like Tupperware. The styles look nice but IME those situations lead to a lot of upsell.</p> <p>I've looked at etsy but the 'one-off' aspect concerns me - can you return things just for not liking them? Sometimes you can't tell how something will look until you are able to try it on yourself, but I don't want to negatively affect an artisan's living just because I'm picky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-190190 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:03:03 +0000 Carole 190190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might check out Vera Wangs collection at Kohl's. I've found some very fun and inexpensive pieces there. I have been stalking etsy.com for awhile now, and would love to order some of the beautiful handmade pieces available and the prices are surprisingly affordable! I just get so overwhelmed looking, I can't decide and give up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-190182 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:35:13 +0000 biscuitsmom 190182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This very sweet talented lady has over 800 items in her store (prices from $10 - up) and is happy to send you whatever length necklace you want at no extra charge <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/BeYOUnique-Boutique-Custom-Jewelry" rel="nofollow">http://stores.ebay.com/BeYOUni.....om-Jewelry</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-190031 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:15:33 +0000 JewelryGirl 190031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try Silpada or Morgan Dane, you won't be disappointed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-190015 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:38:16 +0000 Debbie 190015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try Stein Mart if there is one in your area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-189985 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:59:10 +0000 Vix 189985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, the museum shops are a GREAT idea; I always seem to lust after something I see in them!</p> <p>Don't have much to add to the resources above...I've had good luck with all...just wanted to riff on the thrift/consignment store idea a little by saying that IME antique furniture stores often have some cool jewelry pieces mixed in with other items.</p> <p>The nice thing about jewelry with semi-precious stones is that $80 - 100 goes quite far! Ditto for nicer vintage necklaces etc. </p> <p>Have fun exploring!</p> <p>[I know you're not really looking for wacky/fun unsigned costume jewelry, but if you were $10 will often let you leave with something "unique" to say the least!] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-189976 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:49:16 +0000 Isabel 189976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There was just a thread on this :</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-places-to-shop-for-jewelry" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....or-jewelry</a></p> <p>qvc and hsn....the steel jewelry is inexpensive, super durable, and really modern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-189894 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:12:15 +0000 chewyspaghetti 189894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Museum gift stores often have interesting pieces, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-189890 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:06:32 +0000 annagybe 189890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try street fairs too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-189887 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:05:11 +0000 chewyspaghetti 189887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bet you can find tons of stuff in San Francisco! I like etsy, ebay and Cost Plus World Market a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-189864 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:01:39 +0000 Kate 189864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I now get most of my jewelry from etsy.com. There are so many stores on there that you're sure to find something you like, most things are handmade or vintage, you can sort by price to stick to only things in your price range, and everyone I've communicated with is friendly and willing to answer questions for fulfill special requests. I highly recommend checking it out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-189844 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:26:10 +0000 Kristine 189844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about vintage jewelry? Ebay's a good source, you could also check nicer thrift or consignment stores. I like vintage jewelry because it has a lot of character but usually isn't overly showy. </p> <p>Since joining YLF I've become a fan of pearls. They're not expensive really and are a nice simple classic. I'm surprised by how much they can dress up an outfit or add contrast to dark tops. I found a cheap strand of imitation pearls at a thrift store and like it so much I'm going to upgrade to real pearls. So maybe you can take a look at your cheaper jewelry to identify the styles you love enough to find in nicer versions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-189841 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:10:34 +0000 Louise 189841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find ebay great for 1 off pieces x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/upgrading-my-jewelry#post-189838 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:08:42 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 189838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve not been much of a jewelry person, but as I’m trying to improve my outfits I’ve found that I wear more of it. I think I need to improve what jewelry I’ve got. The only expensive pieces I have are my wedding ring and a few things my parents gave me that I don’t wear much. Most of the rest of it is Claire’s or department store-level stuff. I’m not much for ornate or fussy; I like clean lines. I find that since I’m tall and big dainty pieces look out of proportion, but I don’t feel comfortable wearing big, statement jewelry. I only wear silver and silver-toned stuff, never gold. I’m not looking to buy a lot of fine jewelry or spend a lot, I’d just like to upgrade to a nicer level of costume jewelry, if there is such a thing.</p> <p>Any suggestions? I am near San Francisco if there are local places to look, or I’m happy buying online if it’s a reputable place. </p>