Two great
statement necklaces—with a click of a button! After living in Flagstaff for some time,
I’ve become somewhat familiar with online shopping. Both these necklaces are
standout pieces that can bought online.
Also, want to know a dirty little secret? These styles are “knock offs” of large retail
store offerings. Think: Anthropologie
and J. Crew's finest. I will explain in
specifics below. So, take the guesswork out of shopping and simply point, click and wear!
(One)
Inspiration:
Anthropologie “Stormy Seas Necklace”
The scoop: The
original “Stormy Seas Necklace” sold retail, at Anthropologie, somewhere around
$100 to $250 depending on how elaborate the beadwork, etc. Contrary to the necklaces’ popularity, it is
my understanding that Anthropologie is no longer selling this necklace! The good news: there are countless private
jewelers/dealers (think Etsy, EBay, Amazon) that sell their own “knock offs” of
the iconic necklace.
Where to buy: I
would recommend buying from an Etsy dealer,
Fresh Eclectic Ornaments, for the
most comprehensive selection of styles and affordable price. You can even custom order your necklace from
scratch! However, doing a general search
in
Google Shopping for “Anthropologie Stormy Seas Necklace” will see an
abundance of options!
Additional Commentary: My only major
suggestion would be to consider selecting a style with a jersey chain. The amount of beadwork makes the necklace
awfully heavy and it is comforting to have soft material lay on the back of
your neck, as opposed to a metal chain.
The other fancy feature about a jersey chain is that you can tie the
necklace to various lengths depending on the neckline of your shirt, etc.
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The scoop: This necklace has been posted all over Pinterest and
I have also seen it in the JCrew store retailing for a pretty $150. Can you find it cheaper? You betcha! At around $20 or less, you
can absolutely purchase this necklace.
Where to buy: If you are on a budget, I would recommend buying
the “Bubble Necklace” on
EBay. However,
if you are comfortable dropping $150 on the authentic necklace, I would recommend
buying direct from JCrew. Remember: when
purchasing from EBay, you are probably either buying a knock-off or a factory
item. On the EBay site, simply search
“JCrewNecklace” and you will see many hits. If
you’d prefer to forgo the bidding process, you can easily purchase within the “Buy
Now” section. A fun necklace at an achingly affordable price? Perfection!
Additional
commentary: Again, if you are
buying the “Bubble Necklace from EBay it is most likely coming from a distributor/dealer/factory
owner in China. So, do not anticipate receiving the necklace
overnight. You should prepare for the
necklace to arrive no sooner than two weeks after your payment goes through, as
it is being shipped from China. I know friends who have bought through these
dealers and they had complete success.
Remember, patience is a virtue!
