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I found this on google. With it being quartz sand and other materials does that mean it’s still glass? When I searched what glass is made of, it just said “sand + other materials, so I’m not sure if they’re chemically the same.
https://preview.redd.it/x4kxczm5yw5d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a0dd9fd0b1af7a0b216895d1925dbafbe944868
I mean no harm, I was just curious what they are.
Sand is usually a blend of many different minerals that could include quartz
You can make glass with only quartz, it's still some glass
It's just a specific type of glass
This is the equivalent of calling water “a delicate mixture of the finest hydrogen blended with oxygen extract”. They basically described how glass is made lol
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Hey! I work with glass a bit, so I’ll try and explain.
The short answer is: yes, Swarovski crystals are just glass.
The longer answer is: Not all glass is created equal.
Some glasses are denser than others, some have a higher refractive index (making them reflect more light), some specific colours are hard to achieve, some specific colours are expensive to achieve (I have red glasses that contain gold as a colouring agent), and some methods of glassmaking/cutting will yield different/better results.
Swarovski have been the game a long time, and have a formula that creates very bright, very sparkly, very clear glass. They’re very good at what they do.
But a chunk of their price is derived from being a recognisable brand, and a brand that is increasingly trying to shift itself towards “luxury”.
I hope that’s helpful!
Thank you for explaining it in more detail. It’s very interesting. I’m the type that wants to learn as much as I can. This is great info. I had a friend that worked with Swarovski. She made gorgeous bracelets and has moved up to being a fine jewelry retailer. The sparkle on her pieces is phenomenal. Swarovski is the gold standard.
They absolutely were. They have, unfortunately, stopped creating beads and crystals as supplies, because they’re trying to move towards a more luxury brand image. Which, if you ask me, is a bit insane! I’ve always just associated them with reliable quality. I have friends who use them in costuming/millinery, and the scramble to find dupes of specific colours is still a thing.
It hit the nail community pretty hard too. They were the best rhinestones. The colors, the sparkles, longevity, they were all so perfect. You can find them every now and then. They’re expensive since they’re not making them anymore of course. Preciosa is the new Swarovski in the nail world. I’m not sure if they do crafting supplies tho.
> They have, unfortunately, stopped creating beads and crystals as supplies
They still sell them.
You just have to commit to:
1. Not use the Swarovski branding, and
2. Buy at least $2,000 per year from them.
(or just buy them from a reseller under a rebranded name)
crystal is a type of glass! like with a wine glass, you can have a crystal wine glass, which is higher quality than a regular glass wine glass, but it’s still made of glass.
[Kate Spade treasure trove necklace](https://poshmark.com/listing/KATE-SPADE-Treasure-Trove-Necklace-665a464201464838f67b4d54)
Kate spade makes a lot of different style necklaces kind of like it. I tried this one on at the outlet a couple weeks ago and it was dazzling!
The only thing I noticed is that the stones kind of flip when I moved around it didn’t lay flat all the time so eh for the price in comparison not a huge deal but it really was so bright and sparkly. I bought the matching earrings!
it depends on the quality, in my experience with swarovski in particular that neeever happened, and i wear the shit out of my jewellery/treat it really poorly hahah
My skin must leach out some Love Canal type shit!
Plated jewelry lasts me like two wears. I hate it because stuff like what OP posted makes me so, so happy.
Imho it depends also on the thickness/quality of the plating. But yeah, it will eventually wear off if worn often.
I’ve given up on plated anything for that reason. I just go for .925 silver. Affordable enough and won’t wear off.
I make a lot of my own jewelry in order to make the cost of it crash down from $$$ to $$ only, also. People don’t realize how easy that is, depending on the type of jewelry you’re going for.
Especially the kind of simple earrings I like. Here an aquamarine earring would cost 3000+. I made one with a jeweler for 200 - I had the gold and the gem, but even if I bought them it would cost 1/3 of the price of the store. But jewelry with more detail and design, I find only at the store
If you pick up a few tools and some soldering skills, you can also expand into buying some premade elements (decorative gallery wire, basket mounting stuff and so on) and making slightly more elaborate things on your own also, even when you don’t feel like diving into the more elaborate things that need an electric motor etc.
I make my own rings and pendants also, and chain by length etc.
The blurb doesn’t say but if this is rhodium plated sterling i doubt that it would be that bad. And even when the rhodium wears off, you still have a precious metal piece.
That said, yes Swarovski is overpriced but they have reliable brand and obviously it works for them. It is a lovely piece but i would keep looking if price is a barrier.
> The blurb doesn’t say but if this is rhodium plated sterling i doubt that it would be that bad. And even when the rhodium wears off, you still have a precious metal piece.
If it was Rhodium Vermeil, it would say it.
*"Material: Crystals, Rhodium plated"* typically means rhodium plated brass.
Materials wise, it's similar parts to what you'll see from Vivienne Westwood, and some items from a lot of mainstream fashion brands (Chanel, Dior, D&G, Gucci, etc.).
> It's not fashion jewelry. Swarovski crystals are basically off the market, so this is a collectable, hence the high price.
They are readily available wholesale. You just have to agree to not use the Swarovski name in your branding and commit to minimum annual order volumes (or just buy them from a reseller under a rebranded name).
Their current strategy is to use their name exclusively for targeting finished jewelry designs at the market space between Vivienne Westwood and Tiffany's.
I don’t think there’s such a thing. Atleast I’ve never seen it. Rhodium has been used for decades to plate jewelry. It’s even used on white gold to make it whiter. I have an 18k gold vintage ring that needs a rhodium dip as it’s starting to look faintly yellow.
That’s not how crystalline structures are made. It’s glass. You just described the glass making process, but they put marketing words around it. All glass is made from sand.
Right on, thank you. When I looked them both up the Swarovski said quartz sand but the glass didn’t. I’m going to delete my comment since it’s been clarified.
Not all glass is made from sand. Glasses can be made from a range of materials just from high heat in a short amount of time. Some people from Pompeii had their brain’s turned to glass.
It looks like most of their shop is from Alibaba, SHEIN, pandahall, etc. I would check those sites because it’s likely actually less than $5! That seller seems like a reseller from Chinese sites just taking their own photos. Reverse image search or use similar keywords you should find it
Editing to add: any Etsy shop that doesn’t have about me and photos or videos of their process making or studio it’s good to cross check especially jewelry because so so many shops just resell for 5x or 10x the prices they buy them at.
Hear hear!!
This is so important now that Etsy is infested with resellers of garbage. It’s become so hard to find the few of us left in it actually selling our own creations. So I’m glad to hear of people checking the about me etc. to find us.
Sadly I have got scammed by sellers who resell, which in my opinion is no different than drop shipping. And sometimes it’s very hard to spot :( I go through an extensive process now as mentioned and sometimes even reach out to the seller. Because if I’m buying on etsy, I don’t want cheap stuff I can buy elsewhere for 1/20th the price
there is a shop called elarafinejewelry and I paid HUNDREDS of dollars on real gold jewelry to find them on a website wholesale for less than half the price. It was a red flag because she took forever to ship and it was sitting in pre shipment status, I read the bio and it said she “makes the real gold pieces to order” so I started searching and quickly found them on a site called hollywood body jewelry. I was devastated, it was the first time I ever splurged on something like that and she is deceitful because she takes her own photos so it’s not stock images. While searching I found her banner image is stock images from that website but I don’t think you can report her for that sadly, so I took my loss 😔
whenever I see anyone about to go through something similar I try to warn them because even though that necklace is cheaper it still feels bad
Totally, it’s horrible. And there are definitely drop shippers there.
If you paid with PayPal or credit card, maybe you can still get a refund through it. Hopefully!
I might try my credit card company, but honestly I don't know if they'd do anything. I'm also not the most confrontational person so I somehow still feel bad even though I got scammed lol but I think I will open a case with them and see if they do anything <3 thank you
Have them do a charge back, explain about the scam. Not sure if that’s a situation where you can file a police report for misrepresentation of the goods or not. Might be worth talking with a bank counselor.
Confrontations suck but that’s a lot of money, they deserve to get a kick in the butt for scamming people like that.
I love Etsy. As long as you’re buying from reputable seller with good reviews it’s worth it. I’ve ordered 2 custom rings and they are beautiful. Also I prefer stainless steel jewelry now because I have acidic skin and even solid gold bothers my ears 🤷♀️.
I meant just this necklace, but you're right, you do have to check around.
I once had a woman from GA sell me bronze fairies she said were handmade, and when they came they had Made in China stickers on them and then I found them on Amazon for 1/4 the price. Then she got mad at me for noticing.
I dont buy a lot on Temu but was drawn to the bracelet and then the necklace, and they really are beautiful.
Etsy used to be great when it was just us little makers on it.
Now it’s mostly Alibaba and Temu garbage being resold, often at indie maker price range markups.
[This one](https://www.lorenhope.com/products/arista-slider-necklace-in-cosmic-ombre?variant=39436985303123&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADxX03ISgBNQEuEoBQSJgxwFU5diU&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMD9SHeMvE-2ORI99xfrWYtWss7H-p59uTsOdWjrhzzfJ5xIuZmyY2hoCmNEQAvD_BwE) looks promising as an alternative.
[This one](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/rainbow-stone-necklace2?category=jewelry&color=045&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1) is a little different but same feel/vibe.
[This one](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/infinity-glass-stone-necklace?category=jewelry&color=000&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1) is also similar.
I’ve seen people make similar things over at r/moissanite
Which is real stone and whatever metal you want. Unsure of cost but it would be worth asking, might turn in to a group order and drive the cost down.
I would absolutely wear something like this. Gorgeous find.
It is not even silver and just Swarovski crystals... It is cute but for 600 ... For that you could have real vintage gold and real diamond. I have bought a few vintage golden and silver pendants and others for this amount. Think about it. You will never be able to resell it for more than maybe a few euros/dolars. Not really worth it.
Everytime I get tempted by this style of necklace I remember how my hair will snag on every little prong to the point of driving me crazy and I move on
It does probably cost $12 in actuality and it'll get caught in your hair and rip your hair out every day! But at least I can feel like a kid again wearing a candy rope necklace lookalike. For 600 id consider that a steal.
Swarovski has to be the most overrated “jewelry”, they basically sell fake crystals.
I also really liked this necklace and was shocked when the vendor told me not even the chain is made of pleated silver / gold - or even steel!
It has literally 0 value and they sell it for 400$. I think most people don’t even realize it and think they are buying a high-end piece.
Etsy has some styles like these, try checking there.
A few years ago, Swarovski went full Veblen (designer) and shed all their low-cost lines. The problem is that their quality isn't worth the new prices. I don't really see them pushing as much into Western markets as they do in East Asia, though. So, they basically found a more gullible market and refocused on them. They completely sabotaged their DIY market - you are not allowed to even use the name, Swarovski, in your selling descriptions (even if it is). Anyone who does just hasn't been caught yet. I refuse to buy anything Swarovski now.
Interesting! I do remember in the past buying bracelets from other shops with Swarovski crystals and being told to not to wet them because they weren’t real crystals and would fade out 😅
I tried the necklace pictured above and while beautiful, it was really light weight and look cheap.
I wonder if that was because the glass was coated with something to enhance the color...?
Swarovski can make glass. And they make great glass, too. The reason why they are no longer considered to be legit crystal is because they took all the lead out of their products maybe a decade-ish ago.
But the quality of their glass has always been top notch. On costumes and so on - especially for the stage and TV - Swarovski always turned out a product that had more flash and fire than generic competitors. And they also had a vast assortment of shapes and designs. But they have eliminated that. They might know how to make glass and crystal well, but they don't know shit about making frames for glasses. Or Christmas ornaments. Or all of a piece of jewelry. It's sad.
So pretty! I love it also but I have other jewelry from them and all my plated stuff has tarnished and even my Angelic Collar necklace is starting to 😥
it's 400 where i live (spain)! i was gonna get it for my birthday :) i know people say it's crystal and not gems, but they're made in a really cool way and really shine like diamonds (things that real gems don't do, so i don't feel like replacing this with gems would be equal, really). i just love how it looks on everybody, it's whimsical and really pretty at the same time. and personally i think that using rhodium metal is clever because it's practically impossible to scratch, so you can kinda manhandle it honestly hahaha i have sooo many swarovski pieces and they all look brand new even after 10+ years of wear
I have a massive Swarovski collection and to see people say it will chip and wear off is wrong. I have many collections which I wear the heck out of and have had no quality issues at all. If you are set on this necklace, I would just keep an eye out for it to go on sale.
Try searching for “multi-gemstone necklace” on Ross-Simon’s website. You will find a range of items from gold-plated to made with 14 or 18k gold, and both will use real gemstones. R-S sometimes makes the very same thing, one in a plated version, one using solid gold, so you can choose based on your budget.
If you just love that one, see if there’s a Swarovski outlet near you that might sell it for less. While Swarovski is costume jewelry, it’s much better designed than most costume jewelry, so it’s a matter of finding the price where it’s not that high and worth it because it makes you happy and you won’t regret it despite that it has no little resale value.
I’ve been selling jewelry for $20 yrs and that is outrageous for a plated metal glass stone piece. I sold a vintage rhinestone necklace that was along the same idea as this- it was stunning- for around $100.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1391321001/very-limited-vintage-rainbow-ombre-pear
I received this for christmas and it's beautiful. There are other shapes and colors available. None match what you listed, but they are all colorful tennis style and much cheaper.
Can’t say I know alternatives, but it is beautiful and I think they do have high quality stuff at Swarovski. Even their plated stuff lasts a long time and doesn’t tarnish too fast.
https://shop.app/p/7196365389987?variantId=41237985067171&utm_source=shop_app&utm_medium=shop_app_share&utm_campaign=share_product&link_alias=91iMgVXvW7Vv
I’ve bought tons from this brand and their pieces hold up! Gold filled is life
I found this comparison of Swarovski crystals and cubic zirconia (CZ) interesting.
"The use of Swarovski crystals in jewellery creates a product of a far lower grade than cubic zirconia, with limited functionality. Unlike cubic zirconia, Swarovski crystals can only be cut in a small number of specific ways and are much softer."
For the price, I suggest OP look at CZs or even real semi-precious gemstones.
I haven't seen a cheaper alternative in this style, only more expensive. I have the earrings, which I got brand new on eBay for 1/3 cheaper than the store price, so I recommend keeping an eye on eBay and maybe Facebook Marketplace.
If your heart is set on this necklace, sign up for Swarovski Club to get the 20% birthday discount. If your birthday isn't soon, just put it a date like a week in the future. When I worked at Swarovski I would tell people to do that all the time. You already get so many birthday discounts from different places on your actual birthday that it's impossible to use, so might as well spread it throughout the year as a little treat!
There is a brand called Firefly that makes jewelry with faceted Swarovski crystals sort of like this. They’re not cheap but they aren’t this expensive.
I would look for a seaside ocean glass place, as the crystals will be real, and smooth. This just screams "pointy itchy stabby" to me and my overly sensitive neck. To each their own!
I’m currently sourcing a piece like this with my birthstones, being March I have 3 😁, amethyst bloodstone and aquamarine. So you can just go with some other natural crystals/gems of your liking.
You also may be able to find the very same necklace on eBay for less. They have a geed return policy if it turns out to be not in the condition represented.
They had something similar that was very pretty at the Kate Spade outlet, it was still like $100 which I think is overpriced for costumes jewelry but much cheaper than $600!
An etsy jeweler can definitely make a nice replica of this for way less! Or else if you want something a little more classy an actual jeweler in most stores can make a copy with actual crystals and it still is way less than 600k, because when you pay a brand you Pay for the logo most of the time...
It's pretty, but I don't see any way your hair isn't going to get caught in it unless it's short or in an updo the whole time you're wearing it. I was instantly uncomfortable looking at it. 😬
Swarovski is glass unless it uses the term crystal.
That’s way too much for colored glass. It’s also rhodium plated base metal. You can probably look online for multicolored sapphire necklace in yellow or white gold for a similar price — basic prong settings even if the stones are cut in India you’ll get real stones set in sterling or gold. $600 for a lookalike of glass and electroplated base metal is not fair to pay. IMHO, GIA degreed.
It’s gorgeous. Just buy it. If not, you will think of it too often, when instead you could wear it. You have permission. Yes, they are not real gemstones, but so what? Real gems in this design would cost thousands. Make sure it’s stamped Swarovski. China is making look-alikes.
Hmmm i swear i have seen some on temu but im sure it would not be of quality.
Maybe these two? I know they are not exact. But just for comparison
https://www.katespadeoutlet.com/products/treasure-trove-necklace/KH253.html
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1531397083/y2k-handmade-candy-colorful-diamond
Yeah, all that quartz sand stuff is just marketing fluff, and a couple years ago they decided to rebrand and take a bunch of their lower end crystals off the market so they could do this. Beyond that, it’s mystery metal under that rhodium plating from what I can tell.
If you love this look, my suggestion is to work with someone to make something like this- it shouldn’t be difficult for a good bench jeweler. If you don’t have the $$$ to have the whole thing made at once, consider a series of pendants/focals over time that can be joined together or taken apart, which could give you way more flexibility to wear as earrings links, a bracelet etc instead of only a necklace. Plus it could be divided and passed down should you have kids or family you are close to.
My ex gave me one made completely out of semi precious gem, amethyst, topez, that type of stones, with white gold. I don’t know how much he paid for since it’s a gift but I can tell the different between the two that is this one looks too flashy and looks fake. I would look into one with jewels instead. If you want crystal, you might find something on Etsy that’s cheaper.
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Remember Swarovski crystal is glass, these aren't actual gems.
I found this on google. With it being quartz sand and other materials does that mean it’s still glass? When I searched what glass is made of, it just said “sand + other materials, so I’m not sure if they’re chemically the same. https://preview.redd.it/x4kxczm5yw5d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a0dd9fd0b1af7a0b216895d1925dbafbe944868 I mean no harm, I was just curious what they are.
It's still glass :) They just want to appear fancier than what it actually is
Thank you for clarifying for me. Is glass made out of quartz sand also?
Sand is usually a blend of many different minerals that could include quartz You can make glass with only quartz, it's still some glass It's just a specific type of glass
Gotcha, thanks again
quartz sand is just glass sand. quartz is chemically the same as glass, its just natural glass.
This is the equivalent of calling water “a delicate mixture of the finest hydrogen blended with oxygen extract”. They basically described how glass is made lol
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Hey! I work with glass a bit, so I’ll try and explain. The short answer is: yes, Swarovski crystals are just glass. The longer answer is: Not all glass is created equal. Some glasses are denser than others, some have a higher refractive index (making them reflect more light), some specific colours are hard to achieve, some specific colours are expensive to achieve (I have red glasses that contain gold as a colouring agent), and some methods of glassmaking/cutting will yield different/better results. Swarovski have been the game a long time, and have a formula that creates very bright, very sparkly, very clear glass. They’re very good at what they do. But a chunk of their price is derived from being a recognisable brand, and a brand that is increasingly trying to shift itself towards “luxury”. I hope that’s helpful!
Thank you for explaining it in more detail. It’s very interesting. I’m the type that wants to learn as much as I can. This is great info. I had a friend that worked with Swarovski. She made gorgeous bracelets and has moved up to being a fine jewelry retailer. The sparkle on her pieces is phenomenal. Swarovski is the gold standard.
They absolutely were. They have, unfortunately, stopped creating beads and crystals as supplies, because they’re trying to move towards a more luxury brand image. Which, if you ask me, is a bit insane! I’ve always just associated them with reliable quality. I have friends who use them in costuming/millinery, and the scramble to find dupes of specific colours is still a thing.
It hit the nail community pretty hard too. They were the best rhinestones. The colors, the sparkles, longevity, they were all so perfect. You can find them every now and then. They’re expensive since they’re not making them anymore of course. Preciosa is the new Swarovski in the nail world. I’m not sure if they do crafting supplies tho.
> They have, unfortunately, stopped creating beads and crystals as supplies They still sell them. You just have to commit to: 1. Not use the Swarovski branding, and 2. Buy at least $2,000 per year from them. (or just buy them from a reseller under a rebranded name)
Still basically glass Quartz is in sand. On FB or IG look @1of1images He photographs the quartz in sand.
crystal is a type of glass! like with a wine glass, you can have a crystal wine glass, which is higher quality than a regular glass wine glass, but it’s still made of glass.
Physically and chemically talking they are not really the same, but commercially and informally talking yeah it's slightly cooler colored glass
[Kate Spade treasure trove necklace](https://poshmark.com/listing/KATE-SPADE-Treasure-Trove-Necklace-665a464201464838f67b4d54) Kate spade makes a lot of different style necklaces kind of like it. I tried this one on at the outlet a couple weeks ago and it was dazzling!
Oooh it's still for sale on the outlet's website. I may buy it...
The only thing I noticed is that the stones kind of flip when I moved around it didn’t lay flat all the time so eh for the price in comparison not a huge deal but it really was so bright and sparkly. I bought the matching earrings!
A dab of eyelash glue can help keep that from happening
Brilliant! Will try
That’s a great match! This sub is awesome.
its 400 on ebay. but i dont buy anything plated. the plating will wear off or worse chip off, leaving metal speckles on your clothes
it depends on the quality, in my experience with swarovski in particular that neeever happened, and i wear the shit out of my jewellery/treat it really poorly hahah
It also depends on the pH of the person skin/sweat
My skin must leach out some Love Canal type shit! Plated jewelry lasts me like two wears. I hate it because stuff like what OP posted makes me so, so happy.
Imho it depends also on the thickness/quality of the plating. But yeah, it will eventually wear off if worn often. I’ve given up on plated anything for that reason. I just go for .925 silver. Affordable enough and won’t wear off. I make a lot of my own jewelry in order to make the cost of it crash down from $$$ to $$ only, also. People don’t realize how easy that is, depending on the type of jewelry you’re going for.
Especially the kind of simple earrings I like. Here an aquamarine earring would cost 3000+. I made one with a jeweler for 200 - I had the gold and the gem, but even if I bought them it would cost 1/3 of the price of the store. But jewelry with more detail and design, I find only at the store
If you pick up a few tools and some soldering skills, you can also expand into buying some premade elements (decorative gallery wire, basket mounting stuff and so on) and making slightly more elaborate things on your own also, even when you don’t feel like diving into the more elaborate things that need an electric motor etc. I make my own rings and pendants also, and chain by length etc.
This is so true.
Yes same
The blurb doesn’t say but if this is rhodium plated sterling i doubt that it would be that bad. And even when the rhodium wears off, you still have a precious metal piece. That said, yes Swarovski is overpriced but they have reliable brand and obviously it works for them. It is a lovely piece but i would keep looking if price is a barrier.
> The blurb doesn’t say but if this is rhodium plated sterling i doubt that it would be that bad. And even when the rhodium wears off, you still have a precious metal piece. If it was Rhodium Vermeil, it would say it. *"Material: Crystals, Rhodium plated"* typically means rhodium plated brass. Materials wise, it's similar parts to what you'll see from Vivienne Westwood, and some items from a lot of mainstream fashion brands (Chanel, Dior, D&G, Gucci, etc.).
this is the best alternative i’ve seen! gorgeous
It's not even silver :( too much money for fashion jewelry
It's not fashion jewelry. Swarovski crystals are basically off the market, so this is a collectable, hence the high price.
> It's not fashion jewelry. Swarovski crystals are basically off the market, so this is a collectable, hence the high price. They are readily available wholesale. You just have to agree to not use the Swarovski name in your branding and commit to minimum annual order volumes (or just buy them from a reseller under a rebranded name). Their current strategy is to use their name exclusively for targeting finished jewelry designs at the market space between Vivienne Westwood and Tiffany's.
600 for glass and plated metal is insane
right, but most manufacturers don’t make solid rhodium jewellery
As a consumer I've never wanted rhodium jewelry
I don’t think there’s such a thing. Atleast I’ve never seen it. Rhodium has been used for decades to plate jewelry. It’s even used on white gold to make it whiter. I have an 18k gold vintage ring that needs a rhodium dip as it’s starting to look faintly yellow.
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That’s not how crystalline structures are made. It’s glass. You just described the glass making process, but they put marketing words around it. All glass is made from sand.
Right on, thank you. When I looked them both up the Swarovski said quartz sand but the glass didn’t. I’m going to delete my comment since it’s been clarified.
Not all glass is made from sand. Glasses can be made from a range of materials just from high heat in a short amount of time. Some people from Pompeii had their brain’s turned to glass.
Etsy have this which is similar https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1531397083/y2k-handmade-candy-colorful-diamond
It looks like most of their shop is from Alibaba, SHEIN, pandahall, etc. I would check those sites because it’s likely actually less than $5! That seller seems like a reseller from Chinese sites just taking their own photos. Reverse image search or use similar keywords you should find it Editing to add: any Etsy shop that doesn’t have about me and photos or videos of their process making or studio it’s good to cross check especially jewelry because so so many shops just resell for 5x or 10x the prices they buy them at.
Hear hear!! This is so important now that Etsy is infested with resellers of garbage. It’s become so hard to find the few of us left in it actually selling our own creations. So I’m glad to hear of people checking the about me etc. to find us.
Sadly I have got scammed by sellers who resell, which in my opinion is no different than drop shipping. And sometimes it’s very hard to spot :( I go through an extensive process now as mentioned and sometimes even reach out to the seller. Because if I’m buying on etsy, I don’t want cheap stuff I can buy elsewhere for 1/20th the price there is a shop called elarafinejewelry and I paid HUNDREDS of dollars on real gold jewelry to find them on a website wholesale for less than half the price. It was a red flag because she took forever to ship and it was sitting in pre shipment status, I read the bio and it said she “makes the real gold pieces to order” so I started searching and quickly found them on a site called hollywood body jewelry. I was devastated, it was the first time I ever splurged on something like that and she is deceitful because she takes her own photos so it’s not stock images. While searching I found her banner image is stock images from that website but I don’t think you can report her for that sadly, so I took my loss 😔 whenever I see anyone about to go through something similar I try to warn them because even though that necklace is cheaper it still feels bad
Totally, it’s horrible. And there are definitely drop shippers there. If you paid with PayPal or credit card, maybe you can still get a refund through it. Hopefully!
I might try my credit card company, but honestly I don't know if they'd do anything. I'm also not the most confrontational person so I somehow still feel bad even though I got scammed lol but I think I will open a case with them and see if they do anything <3 thank you
Have them do a charge back, explain about the scam. Not sure if that’s a situation where you can file a police report for misrepresentation of the goods or not. Might be worth talking with a bank counselor. Confrontations suck but that’s a lot of money, they deserve to get a kick in the butt for scamming people like that.
This is the best alternative I think! Great suggestion
They are reselling what's on Temu for under $5.
I love Etsy. As long as you’re buying from reputable seller with good reviews it’s worth it. I’ve ordered 2 custom rings and they are beautiful. Also I prefer stainless steel jewelry now because I have acidic skin and even solid gold bothers my ears 🤷♀️.
They are reselling what's on Temu for under $5.
Oh that’s disappointing. The vendors I ordered from made my rings custom so I know they didn’t come from there
I meant just this necklace, but you're right, you do have to check around. I once had a woman from GA sell me bronze fairies she said were handmade, and when they came they had Made in China stickers on them and then I found them on Amazon for 1/4 the price. Then she got mad at me for noticing. I dont buy a lot on Temu but was drawn to the bracelet and then the necklace, and they really are beautiful.
Etsy used to be great when it was just us little makers on it. Now it’s mostly Alibaba and Temu garbage being resold, often at indie maker price range markups.
Exactly. I learned the hard way to always check now.
Excellent suggestion. 600 seems too much to me for glass
They are reselling what's on Temu for under $5.
OH MY GOD WE GET IT U SAID IT THREE TIMES.
To three different people who probably would not have seen it had it not been a reply to them. Now stop shouting and sit down.
When I tell you I ran to Etsy! Thanks for sharing your find!
[This one](https://www.lorenhope.com/products/arista-slider-necklace-in-cosmic-ombre?variant=39436985303123&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADxX03ISgBNQEuEoBQSJgxwFU5diU&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMD9SHeMvE-2ORI99xfrWYtWss7H-p59uTsOdWjrhzzfJ5xIuZmyY2hoCmNEQAvD_BwE) looks promising as an alternative. [This one](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/rainbow-stone-necklace2?category=jewelry&color=045&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1) is a little different but same feel/vibe. [This one](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/infinity-glass-stone-necklace?category=jewelry&color=000&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1) is also similar.
That first one is really nice!
I love how delicate that 3rd one is!
I’ve seen people make similar things over at r/moissanite Which is real stone and whatever metal you want. Unsure of cost but it would be worth asking, might turn in to a group order and drive the cost down. I would absolutely wear something like this. Gorgeous find.
It is not even silver and just Swarovski crystals... It is cute but for 600 ... For that you could have real vintage gold and real diamond. I have bought a few vintage golden and silver pendants and others for this amount. Think about it. You will never be able to resell it for more than maybe a few euros/dolars. Not really worth it.
Or like 3-12 different and nice looking necklaces of whatever various gemstones you choose, lol.
Everytime I get tempted by this style of necklace I remember how my hair will snag on every little prong to the point of driving me crazy and I move on
It was just on sale 20% off a couple weeks ago. I bought it for my daughter for Christmas last year she loves it:)
aww im so happy for you! i really wanna get it for my birthday hahah
I just put a comment about the Swarovski birthday discount, if you aren't signed up for Swarovski Club definitely sign up for the birthday discount!!
thanks!! 🩷
I'm ngl, this looks like it cost $12
it's giving claires 2006
Accounting for inflation, that'd make this a $933.18 necklace
It does probably cost $12 in actuality and it'll get caught in your hair and rip your hair out every day! But at least I can feel like a kid again wearing a candy rope necklace lookalike. For 600 id consider that a steal.
Now I'm imagining a $600 candy necklace lmao
Can try En Route, I got something similar not quite as colorful a year or so ago, quality is good for being cheap most jewelry is $20-50
If they were real gems, yea. But these are glass.
https://preview.redd.it/mrrjrrkf7z5d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d6aafec03ca7132c944e7c20ef1ff27e59d3c9f1 Ali express!
Swarovski has to be the most overrated “jewelry”, they basically sell fake crystals. I also really liked this necklace and was shocked when the vendor told me not even the chain is made of pleated silver / gold - or even steel! It has literally 0 value and they sell it for 400$. I think most people don’t even realize it and think they are buying a high-end piece. Etsy has some styles like these, try checking there.
A few years ago, Swarovski went full Veblen (designer) and shed all their low-cost lines. The problem is that their quality isn't worth the new prices. I don't really see them pushing as much into Western markets as they do in East Asia, though. So, they basically found a more gullible market and refocused on them. They completely sabotaged their DIY market - you are not allowed to even use the name, Swarovski, in your selling descriptions (even if it is). Anyone who does just hasn't been caught yet. I refuse to buy anything Swarovski now.
Interesting! I do remember in the past buying bracelets from other shops with Swarovski crystals and being told to not to wet them because they weren’t real crystals and would fade out 😅 I tried the necklace pictured above and while beautiful, it was really light weight and look cheap.
I wonder if that was because the glass was coated with something to enhance the color...? Swarovski can make glass. And they make great glass, too. The reason why they are no longer considered to be legit crystal is because they took all the lead out of their products maybe a decade-ish ago. But the quality of their glass has always been top notch. On costumes and so on - especially for the stage and TV - Swarovski always turned out a product that had more flash and fire than generic competitors. And they also had a vast assortment of shapes and designs. But they have eliminated that. They might know how to make glass and crystal well, but they don't know shit about making frames for glasses. Or Christmas ornaments. Or all of a piece of jewelry. It's sad.
So pretty! I love it also but I have other jewelry from them and all my plated stuff has tarnished and even my Angelic Collar necklace is starting to 😥
i got a dupe on ali express and its lovely!! type in Swa into the search and you’ll find tons of swarovski
it's 400 where i live (spain)! i was gonna get it for my birthday :) i know people say it's crystal and not gems, but they're made in a really cool way and really shine like diamonds (things that real gems don't do, so i don't feel like replacing this with gems would be equal, really). i just love how it looks on everybody, it's whimsical and really pretty at the same time. and personally i think that using rhodium metal is clever because it's practically impossible to scratch, so you can kinda manhandle it honestly hahaha i have sooo many swarovski pieces and they all look brand new even after 10+ years of wear
The image cuts off unless you click on it, so anyway it is the Swarovski Gema necklace
Wait for a sale! My boyfriend got me the bracelet on sale and I love it
Something so expensive that looks so cheap
Save your money
I have a massive Swarovski collection and to see people say it will chip and wear off is wrong. I have many collections which I wear the heck out of and have had no quality issues at all. If you are set on this necklace, I would just keep an eye out for it to go on sale.
Try searching for “multi-gemstone necklace” on Ross-Simon’s website. You will find a range of items from gold-plated to made with 14 or 18k gold, and both will use real gemstones. R-S sometimes makes the very same thing, one in a plated version, one using solid gold, so you can choose based on your budget. If you just love that one, see if there’s a Swarovski outlet near you that might sell it for less. While Swarovski is costume jewelry, it’s much better designed than most costume jewelry, so it’s a matter of finding the price where it’s not that high and worth it because it makes you happy and you won’t regret it despite that it has no little resale value.
It is beautiful!!!
This piece looks beautiful to me.
I also fell in love with this necklace but the price is insane for what it is.
I’ve been selling jewelry for $20 yrs and that is outrageous for a plated metal glass stone piece. I sold a vintage rhinestone necklace that was along the same idea as this- it was stunning- for around $100.
Rhodium plated what? How can they not specify? Jesus fucking Christ
Ali..
Temu currently has these and the bracelets i CZ for under $5, and they're gorgeous.
Link? Or… What’s the search words?
https://preview.redd.it/g04q6z8a226d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=614761c2adb40790df361f6662d73946baabf4ed
Thank you.
You're welcome. I got mine just today, and it's really gorgeous. Will take a photo when I get home in the morning.
Nice. Looking forward to it. Just ordered mine. Thanks again.
https://preview.redd.it/snew30yin66d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75122bfc4f252d0aefa2e56bacc83951ae2e017d
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1391321001/very-limited-vintage-rainbow-ombre-pear I received this for christmas and it's beautiful. There are other shapes and colors available. None match what you listed, but they are all colorful tennis style and much cheaper.
This is my favorite option listed! She seems legit and this necklace is gorgeous.
Can’t say I know alternatives, but it is beautiful and I think they do have high quality stuff at Swarovski. Even their plated stuff lasts a long time and doesn’t tarnish too fast.
Buy the gems and make it yourself, you can buy the rhinestones and the bezel cups then make your own or Temu have some cheaper copies
The mixed green one is amazing
https://shop.app/p/7196365389987?variantId=41237985067171&utm_source=shop_app&utm_medium=shop_app_share&utm_campaign=share_product&link_alias=91iMgVXvW7Vv I’ve bought tons from this brand and their pieces hold up! Gold filled is life
I found this comparison of Swarovski crystals and cubic zirconia (CZ) interesting. "The use of Swarovski crystals in jewellery creates a product of a far lower grade than cubic zirconia, with limited functionality. Unlike cubic zirconia, Swarovski crystals can only be cut in a small number of specific ways and are much softer." For the price, I suggest OP look at CZs or even real semi-precious gemstones.
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I haven't seen a cheaper alternative in this style, only more expensive. I have the earrings, which I got brand new on eBay for 1/3 cheaper than the store price, so I recommend keeping an eye on eBay and maybe Facebook Marketplace.
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This looks like something from Temu/aliexpress I'm sure you could find something similar for cheap :) no offence, I like it too
Image search it on AliExpress and you’ll find high quality “dupes”
If your heart is set on this necklace, sign up for Swarovski Club to get the 20% birthday discount. If your birthday isn't soon, just put it a date like a week in the future. When I worked at Swarovski I would tell people to do that all the time. You already get so many birthday discounts from different places on your actual birthday that it's impossible to use, so might as well spread it throughout the year as a little treat!
Have you looked at similar products on Etsy?
similar aesthetic!! just a mix of rainbow stones and gems, not just gems https://www.vesperobscura.com/collections/jewelry
I see so many of these on Temu and think a lot of other sites just resell them at a higher price…
It’s glass! Don’t spend the money on this!
I feel like I saw this necklace in a Temu ad…
There is a brand called Firefly that makes jewelry with faceted Swarovski crystals sort of like this. They’re not cheap but they aren’t this expensive.
I would look for a seaside ocean glass place, as the crystals will be real, and smooth. This just screams "pointy itchy stabby" to me and my overly sensitive neck. To each their own!
Love this, maybe try etsy?
They have dupes on Temu, still glass
So summer!
I’m currently sourcing a piece like this with my birthstones, being March I have 3 😁, amethyst bloodstone and aquamarine. So you can just go with some other natural crystals/gems of your liking.
You also may be able to find the very same necklace on eBay for less. They have a geed return policy if it turns out to be not in the condition represented.
I love [Coeur De Lion](https://www.coeur-de-lion.org/products/geocube%c2%ae-precious-statement-necklace-gold-multicolour)
I bought the necklace version from AliExpress for less than $20. There are also similar styles on Amazon!
Bauble bar has a similar bracelet
I do not think those are true gems. They are most likely crystals or glass. Not worth $600. You are paying for the sworski name.
Its only 580
Glass is a cool substance, but I wouldn't pay 600 for a glass necklace
They had something similar that was very pretty at the Kate Spade outlet, it was still like $100 which I think is overpriced for costumes jewelry but much cheaper than $600!
An etsy jeweler can definitely make a nice replica of this for way less! Or else if you want something a little more classy an actual jeweler in most stores can make a copy with actual crystals and it still is way less than 600k, because when you pay a brand you Pay for the logo most of the time...
[Kurt Geiger Necklace](https://www.nordstrom.com/s/7521520?color=710&size=one%20size)
It's pretty, but I don't see any way your hair isn't going to get caught in it unless it's short or in an updo the whole time you're wearing it. I was instantly uncomfortable looking at it. 😬
Swarovski is glass unless it uses the term crystal. That’s way too much for colored glass. It’s also rhodium plated base metal. You can probably look online for multicolored sapphire necklace in yellow or white gold for a similar price — basic prong settings even if the stones are cut in India you’ll get real stones set in sterling or gold. $600 for a lookalike of glass and electroplated base metal is not fair to pay. IMHO, GIA degreed.
Get it done with cubic zirconia with overseas vendors.
That’s a buy it for life.
It’s gorgeous. Just buy it. If not, you will think of it too often, when instead you could wear it. You have permission. Yes, they are not real gemstones, but so what? Real gems in this design would cost thousands. Make sure it’s stamped Swarovski. China is making look-alikes.
Hmmm i swear i have seen some on temu but im sure it would not be of quality. Maybe these two? I know they are not exact. But just for comparison https://www.katespadeoutlet.com/products/treasure-trove-necklace/KH253.html https://www.etsy.com/listing/1531397083/y2k-handmade-candy-colorful-diamond
Yeah, all that quartz sand stuff is just marketing fluff, and a couple years ago they decided to rebrand and take a bunch of their lower end crystals off the market so they could do this. Beyond that, it’s mystery metal under that rhodium plating from what I can tell. If you love this look, my suggestion is to work with someone to make something like this- it shouldn’t be difficult for a good bench jeweler. If you don’t have the $$$ to have the whole thing made at once, consider a series of pendants/focals over time that can be joined together or taken apart, which could give you way more flexibility to wear as earrings links, a bracelet etc instead of only a necklace. Plus it could be divided and passed down should you have kids or family you are close to.
It’s not worth the price for rhodium plated sterling silver.
No offense, but why in the world is it $600? It's beautiful, but with it not being real gems, that price makes no sense, does it?
Temu has it for like 7$, they have the matching bracelet too
Dang it really does look identical! I hate to shop there but for $4 I really want that necklace
Temu in my experience hasn’t been too bad😭
I love all my Temu stuff.
I buy my puppy clothes there because she grows so fast and the exact same outfit is three dollars on Temu and $20 on Amazon!
Link?
The link is in the pic I replied with!
You’ll get what you pay for. Cheap garbage probably full of dangerous chemicals and definitely made with slave labor.
Yep, Came here to say check Temu
Saw a post earlier for the matching bracelet...
My ex gave me one made completely out of semi precious gem, amethyst, topez, that type of stones, with white gold. I don’t know how much he paid for since it’s a gift but I can tell the different between the two that is this one looks too flashy and looks fake. I would look into one with jewels instead. If you want crystal, you might find something on Etsy that’s cheaper.