Switch is a jewelry rental service that lets you try out designer jewelry without the commitment. You pick your favorite pieces and try them out for as long as you want with a relatively small monthly fee. This is a review of the 3 pieces at a time plan. Switch also offers the option to purchase jewelry pieces at a discounted member price. For every month that you’re a member, you get a $10 credit that you can use towards the purchase of a piece of jewelry at the special member price.
This is a review of the $69 Black Membership that includes 3 pieces a month.
Switch offers free Priority shipping via USPS (1-3 day expected arrival). Each package comes with a prepaid USPS return label, so you can leave your return for your mail carrier or drop it off at the post office if you’re the nervous type. Shipping is free both ways, and they just ask that you package it just as you received it to return to them. It’s important to save the mailer and packaging for your return.
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About this Designer Jewelry Rental Service
The Subscription Box: Switch
The Cost: Plans start at $29/month for one piece ($49/month for 2 pieces at a time and $69/month for 3 pieces at a time). Shipping is free with unlimited exchanges.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 50% off your first month
CODE: LOVEMSA
The Products: Designer jewelry with an average retail price of $500.
Good to Know: There will be a temporary authorization hold placed on your account when you sign up. Per Switch:
We run a temporary hold of $300 to $500 on every new member's billing method as soon as they sign up. We release the hold immediately afterwards, and the funds should become available again in your account within 24 hours (although it might vary depending on your bank).
Rest assured that this is not a charge. It is simply a hold to make sure that you have funds in your account if we need to charge you for loss or damage.
Ships to: The U.S. only
Switch Subscription Box November 2019 Review
Everything arrived in a super slick and very high-end looking black box. Inside, there were multiple info cards explaining all the deets about this subscription. All of these cards are really informative and helpful in explaining all the facets of this service. They cover care tips, return instructions, and even a guide if you fall head over heels in love with a piece, which... does... happen.
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Let's see what I picked this month!
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Isabel Marant 'Life on Mars' Earrings – Retail Value $395.00, Member Price $275.00
Ok, these are a little wild, mainly because of the length! There is a lot of drama here! I am generally not a rhinestone kind of gal, but these seemed so modern and, well, cool. They were actually really comfortable to wear, and because the metal was a darker (and somehow warmer) silver-tone, I feel like you could get away with these with a leather jacket and black jeans as easily as you could a formal dress. I liked these a lot more than I expected I would!
So long and delightful.
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Fendi Tortoise and Pink Bangle – Retail Value $665.00, Member Price $525.00
All of you know I am a cuff-a-holic and I couldn't resist this number! The combo of pink and tortoise clear acrylic really does it for me. It's fun, modern, but still super clean because of the flawless construction and sleek silver details. I normally layer cuffs, but this one was on the wide side, and frankly, it didn't need much help sharing the limelight on my wrist.
Still drooling.
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Rachel Comey 'Nina' Earrings – Retail Value $185.00, Member Price $180.00
I really, really love Rachel Comey, though her creations are always out of my budget. I selected these gorgeous disc earrings because I liked the way the gold looked against the malachite-inspired green swirls. It is a combo I would wear normally, but this time of year it feels downright festive! They were a little heavy, but not at all uncomfortable. I feel like you could wear these with literally ANYTHING.
I love this shade of green so much.
The Verdict: Switch, I love you. Every month is so fun. I selected two really colorful and very "Megan" pieces this month, as well as those shining rhinestone earrings that were unexpected for me. I loved every piece and found all of them to be extremely versatile. As usual, the cuff was the winner for me. I think I just need more arms so I can wear a million cuffs at once. I have never seen another like it! That is the beauty of Switch though, you find all of these creatively designed pieces and get to borrow them as many times as you want!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Pieces can get snatched up quickly, and the number of pieces they have per style varies. You may or may not see these pieces in their available inventory list – but you might just see something you like even more! This isn’t a “styled” subscription, meaning you can pick exactly what you want from the available list – it’s not selected for you based on an algorithm or your preferences.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 50% off your first month
CODE: LOVEMSA
Value Breakdown: In this shipment, I tried out $1245.00 of jewelry for $69 – which is about 5.5% of their retail value and a great deal if it works for your budget and needs. It’s pricier than Rocksbox (which offers mid-range designer jewelry) but less than Rent the Runway (which offers designer jewelry, accessories, and clothes, too).
Check out all of our Switch reviews to learn more about this subscription and the best jewelry subscription boxes!
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