ebay bridal jewellery - not impressed!

missy_moo_5

Just thought I would give a heads up; hopefully it will help if anyones considering this.

I wanted some john richard jewellery from debenhams but it's quite pricey (I must admit, I had some 8 years ago for my 30th and it still looks brilliant now) and I'd seem similar on ebay by an "australian" seller which got quite good feedback. They've got hundreds of items for sale under "bridal necklace".

I took a chance and sent off for 2 necklaces which arrived yesterday.

As some of the feedback did point out (so I wasn't surprised) these came from Hong Kong not Oz and although they are "ok" they aren't brilliant.

The stones are wonky and the pieces themselves feel like they are made out of tin! They are very, very lighweight. All the stones are glued not set. All in all for the money (although the postage was a total ripoff!) I paid for what I got, which is what you would expect for £6 a necklace!! Maybe okay for bridesmaids or a hen night, but personally not for me on the big day.

So just to let people know, if you are thinking of this, don't be expecting some wonderful bargain for the price!

If anyone has any tips for DECENT quality MSE bridal bling, please let me know!

Horace

Try https://www.bridaldesignsweddingjewellery.co.uk - all her jewellery is handcrafted sterling silver with swarovski crystals and pearls.

Sammy85_2

There are quite a few sellers on ebay selling John Richards bridal jewellery (mostly brides selling it second hand after the wedding) Might be worth looking at those? Much cheaper than buying it new and you know the quality.

shellsuit

I've got some Jon Richard Jewellery that I'm not going to be wearing now.

It's the 'Lydia' set in gold/diamontee and a pearl necklace and earrings.

How long do you think this post will last? lol

missy_moo_5

Damn shame it's gold not silver... otherwise i'd have been v. interested!!

shellsuit

missy_moo wrote: »

Damn shame it's gold not silver... otherwise i'd have been v. interested!!

Keep your eyes peeled on eBay as there is heaps of Jon Richard stuff that gets listed ~ I have a saved search for it (amongst other stuff) and I get an email every day showing me newly listed items x

laura2481

Some stuff in sale on Debenhams website- don't know if that helps at all

Sammy85_2

shellsuit wrote: »

Keep your eyes peeled on eBay as there is heaps of Jon Richard stuff that gets listed ~ I have a saved search for it (amongst other stuff) and I get an email every day showing me newly listed items x

We'll all be bidding for the same stuff!!! All sat at our PC/Laptop like real Bridezillas bidding away on the same necklaces. Can just see it. :rotfl:

gandy

just pottering around online and spotting some pretty nice bridal jewellery on this site http://www.weddingtiarasandjewellery.co.uk/

don't know how reliable but some of her stuff is simple yet rather lovely and i remembered this thread so thought i might just mention it.

shellylovesshopping

I managed to get a really pretty 2nd hand set from ebay end of last year. Original price was £75 and I paid £15 for necklace, earings (that were unused) and a bracelet. Silver and diamonte - really pretty and match my dress perfectly. So keep watching ebay as bargains to be had!

chelbel1981

John Richard @ Debenhams have different stuff in the sale in store.

I got a necklace and a bracelet for the grand total of £14

Get yourself in a store