Bling Box is a brand new monthly jewelry subscription that sends quality, handcrafted jewelry designed exclusively for Bling Box. Each month you will receive 1-2 pieces with a minimum value of $120 along with a style guide including tips on how to wear them. When you sign up they will ask you what metal tone you prefer (I selected both gold and silver), whether your ears are pierced and what your ring size is.
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About Bling Box
The Subscription Box: Bling Box
The Cost: $59.99 a month + shipping and tax. Save with 3, 6 or 12-month subscriptions.
The Products: 1-2 pieces of handcrafted jewelry exclusively made for Bling Box with a minimum value of $120
Good to know: This is the first ever Bling Box as this is a brand new subscription!
Ships to: the U.S. for $6, Canada and most other countries for an additional charge.
Bling Box March 2018 Review
Inside of the butterfly mailer was the cardboard box and this gray envelope. It was not addressed, but on the back was this beautiful gold wax seal. It made the whole package feel so luxurious from the second I opened it.
Inside of the envelope was a letter from the jewelry designer and founder, Natasha Grasso. She describes her inspiration for this Journey collection of jewelry which is about amazing women and the daily paths they take. I thought it really added some meaning behind the jewelry and felt very personal. She also signed the letter in gold - just one of the many little touches that wowed me with this box’s presentation.
Also inside the envelope was a card that described the jewelry and told what the value of each piece was. This month there were two pieces of jewelry with a total value of $260. On the back of this card was a style chart that showed three different ways to style your jewelry for work, evening or casual wear. I do think the pieces are versatile enough to wear for any occasion which is really nice.
The last card in the envelope was this coupon for 20% off pieces from Natasha Grasso’s spring collection.
Alright, so let’s talk about the packaging of this jewelry. From start to finish, it felt so special and delicate. They started with the beautiful gold butterfly on the mailer and the box, then the fancy wax seal. Once you open the box there is a piece of gray tissue paper with this delicate gold, foil butterfly and a quote from the jewelry designer in beautiful script. Then nestled underneath the tissue paper perfectly centered between little shreds of gray paper is this gray box with a gold butterfly on top. So much care was put into this packaging! I’m not sure if this was because it is their first box or what, but I was wowed for sure and felt very special to have received something packaged with so many incredible details.
Inside of the box were two little bags and this card that provides Use & Care information for your jewelry- both complete with little gold butterflies. Including this Use & Care card is just another little detail I appreciated. They recommend saving the bags to store your jewelry in to protect it from scratching and oxidation so it’s nice that they came protected in these from the start.
Journey Stone/Pebble Stud Earrings in 14k Gold over Solid Bronze - Listed Value $125
The first piece in the box are these delicate gold studs (which you could have also received in sterling silver depending on your preferences). These are just my style - dainty little buttons with a hammered look. Very simple, but the gold adds a bit of elegance to them. The quality is definitely there; my ears can be very sensitive sometimes, but after wearing these nonstop for a few days (shower tested too!), they are still sitting comfortably on my ears with no irritation.
I like that they have small backings that stay on well and that the rod itself is not too long as I have found sometimes happens to me with studs. They are so comfortable to wear and I love that I can wear them every day (as I usually do with studs!). They are low profile which is nice and I feel like they will match any outfit I wear. I will definitely get a lot of use out of these.
Journey Horizon Necklace in 14k Gold over Solid Bronze with 18” 14k Gold Fill Chain - Listed Value $135
When I first saw this necklace I thought that it really wasn’t my style. Once I tried it on though, I ended up loving the unique look of it. The chain itself is very delicate and hangs at the perfect spot to wear with just about anything, dressy or casual. It’s just such an interesting piece and it feels very solid and well crafted.
The necklace has a good bit of weight to it, without feeling heavy on your neck at all. I think it pairs very nicely with the earrings even though they are both quite different from each other. While I would never have picked this piece out for myself, I am glad that I was able to try it because it is now something I will probably wear quite frequently just to dress up my everyday look.
Here are the pieces styled together. They work well together but don’t detract from one another.
Verdict: I have never subscribed to a jewelry box before and I am not an expert by any means, but I was really blown away by the beautiful presentation and care that was put into this package as well as the simple, yet elegantly crafted jewelry. If I am going to pay for jewelry, I prefer quality pieces and these did not feel like costume jewelry to me at all. My favorite is the earrings and I am so happy to add these to my collection.
The total value of these pieces is $260 and while that could include a bit of inflation, I do think that it was a great value for only paying $71.68 ($59.99 + $6 shipping + $5.69 tax) for the box. Both pieces are exclusive to and designed specifically for Bling Box and it seems like a lot of effort went into the crafting of both the jewelry and the packaging. This was their first box, so I’m not sure how the next box will compare, but I think this was an excellent start!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, you will receive the April box.
Value Breakdown: At $71.68 for this box ($59.99 + $6.00 shipping + $5.69 tax), here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Earrings: $34.46
- Necklace: $37.22
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