Jewellery sets that look expensive but aren't please

[Catslovepies]

I recently attended a lecture series and was mesmerised by the jewellery sets the presenter was wearing. It made me think that matching jewellery is a great way to look put together even though mismatched may be more fashionable.

If I could afford it, I would buy the Missoma Lena necklace and matching earrings - I like all the stones but think the moonstone would be most practical. Its not that it's astronomically expensive but I'd love to find a set with a similar vibe for £50 or less total. Any ideas please?

uk.missoma.com/products/lena-charm-necklace

You should try etsy,
for example
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1204486907/14k-gold-malachite-pendant-gold-filled?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=square+gemstone+on+satellite+chain+in+the+uk&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

moonstone
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/959617893/natural-moonstone-necklace-small-square?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=gold+plated+moonstone+pendant+and+earrings+in+the+uk&ref=sr_gallery-1-48&frs=1&sca=1&organic_search_click=1

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1202536032/moonstone-necklace-dainty-hexagon-in?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=gold+plated+square+moonstone+earrings+and+necklace+in+the+uk&ref=sc_gallery-1-7&frs=1&sts=1&plkey=2e1f716730f5dd2fba3a1e236e03d1490a0267f4%3A1202536032

www.etsy.com/uk/search?q=gold+moonstone+pendants+in+the+uk

& earrings

www.etsy.com/uk/search?q=gold+moonstone+earrings+in+the+uk

it might take a bit of trawling through to find ones that match though.

www.tjc.co.uk/jewellery-sets/2-piece-set---rainbow-moonstone-pendant-hook-earrings-in-14k-gold-overlay-sterling-silver-with-stainless-steel-chain-size-20--2.94-ct.-4080098.html#start=7

Definitely Etsy as the previous poster said or if you can wait for the Missoma sale, items do get discounted by 50-70% off. That’s the only time I buy direct from Missoma. If you’re not bothered by second hand you will also find lots of their stuff on depop and eBay.

Thanks all, 50-70% off sounds pretty good! In the meantime I'll have a browse through etsy.

Orelia jewellery - basically rip off Missoma at the 3rd of the price.

I've heard qvc is good buy haven't ever tried it

I would agree with this! Have loads of it

Etsy jewellery tends to run colour after few weks

@nomistake @OneFrenchEgg can I ask your experience please of the gold plate or gold vermeil… does it wear off?

I love the look of Orelia necklaces but have never managed to find a gold plated item that doesn’t fade. It’s been a while
since I’ve bought (for this reason) - hoping things have improved.

I have found that it lasts really well. The earrings do irritate my ears and I have found they can break but necklaces have been lovely

Thanks @OneFrenchEgg - is that no tarnishing or loss of gold plate at all for the necklaces?

I’m the same with earrings and can only wear titanium nowadays.

No discernible change to appearance over the last couple of years.

Thanks again @OneFrenchEgg this is good but dangerous (£) news!

it's really nice stuff .

If you look at the Orelia Luxe range it's sterling based, I find the pieces I've had have been really long lasting and haven't tarnished

Thanks @nomistake.

The necklace you linked to OP us so lovely, unhelpfully I don’t have a better suggestion.

Have you had any luck?

chicpursuit.com/brands-like-missoma/

look what I found!

I've been looking to upgrade my jewellery for ages. Thanks for this.

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The below will give you a rough idea when sale emails are sent and the offers, these are last years dates:
https://milled.com/missoma-ww?page=4

Vermeil is much better quality, superior to plated. Orelia are great also Aleyole but the postage is quite high as they’re Spanish. I love Astley Clarke but pricey, all their stuff is vermeil. Astrid and Miyu as well

Thank you

Seol+Gold is very good and good value. They have a real store in London if it’s local to you, but also sell online. Wry good customer service if something is not right too.