INK+ALLOY is a female-founded accessory brand with a mission to empower women through every day, modern pieces that make a bold statement. Their accessories are all designed in Atlanta, and made both in Atlanta and by artisans in India. Their seed bead earrings are hand-woven and their Insider Club sends one surprise pair of earrings per month for $25/month. That's 25-30% savings + free shipping!
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Opening The Box
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INK+ALLOY subscribers can look forward to their earrings arriving in a small white box, typically with their name written on the front. Last month they packed the earrings in a recyclable paper bag, but this month they're back to a poly bag.
Here's What's Inside
Info Card
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The info card gives information about INK+ALLOY's charitable giving, and care instructions for your new earrings.
Raquel Striped Hoop Earrings — Retail Value $50
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Whew, we're starting 2024 strong with some giant hoop earrings covered with luxe glass beads. The turquoise, rust, and metallic gold beads are the stuff of southwestern dreams! INK+ALLOY comes up with all sorts of ideas for how to make hoops unique, and these are the largest ones they carry. Such a fun statement.
Of the 6 colorways available on their site, the one I got is not listed. But honestly I would wear any/all of them!
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I popped these earrings on with the sweater I was wearing that day, but if you click to the third image above you can see I grabbed a seafoamy-colored sweater to bring out the blues in this pair. They're multicolored yet present as neutral enough to not look too busy. I also find that the metallic beads are nestled in nicely so they don't look super fancy for day-to-day wear.
While the beads are lightweight, the size and shape and width of the hoops make them a bit unwieldy, and I did feel after about an hour of wear like my earlobes were being tugged. I love them enough that I'm going to hang onto them and just save them for outings, then take them off when I get home.
The Verdict
INK+ALLOY is forever going strong with beaded earrings that quickly become my new favorites. I've received tons of earrings that are wonderful for daily wear from this subscription; these large hoops are going to be more of a special occasion pair for me since their size gets uncomfortable after awhile.
Value - Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $25 per month + free shipping.
Value Breakdown: The INK+ALLOY Insider subscription costs $25 per month + free shipping. For January we were sent a pair of earrings that costs $55. You save nearly a 55% by receiving them through the sub, which is a fantastic deal.
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Other Things You Should Know
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, but you might receive a different color combination. INK+ALLOY functions on a rolling subscription model, so your order will ship 1-2 business days after you've placed it and then recur on that same day each month.
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