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
INK+ALLOY subscribers can look forward to receiving earrings arriving in a small white box, typically with their name written on the front. This month is a surprise give month for me, and I spy a second pair of beaded earrings. Yay!
I love the personal touch on this info card, signed by Susi who packed my order in Atlanta. Hi, Susi! Thank you!
Here's What's Inside
Brittany Mixed Triangles Beaded Fringe Earrings Navy + Silver — Retail Value $38
My earrings of the month balance the boho vibes of beaded fringe with a luxe touch. This is thanks to the shine let off by the glass beads. The shades of blue, the burgundy and blush, and the sparkling silver are such a nice approach to cool-weather colors. And in fact, this pair perfectly matches the hoops-and-bracelet set I received in December of 2023 (see them here).
Truthfully, I don't feel a strong connection to these colors, especially as a gold-wearer. This pair comes in a Greens + Rust colorway, as well as a Teal + Poppy, that both feel more exciting to me. But I do recognize that silver-wearers don't get thrown many bones in this subscription, so this color combo might be a treasure for some. I'll likely gift this pair to a friend.
Matilda Horizontal Stripe Earrings in Navy — Retail Value $38
For the first time ever, I've received a duplicate pair of earrings in my box. This style, in this same exact colorway, arrived in April 2023 for me (see the review here). The color combo didn't feel "me" back then but I was open to seeing what outfits they might inspire. Ultimately I didn't end up hanging onto them. I'll do the same with these.
Honestly, they do amp up my sweater! But since we're gearing up for gifting season anyway, I'm happy for this cute, unique pair to find a loving home.
The Verdict
My November INK+ALLOY box brought two pairs of beaded earrings. One is a spiffy combo of cool blues and silver, and the other is a pop of fuschia among blues and golds. Neither landed for me this month—you can't win 'em all. The timing is perfect, though, to set both pairs aside for friends as I think about Christmas gifts.
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. The earrings this month added up to $61 considering the regular retail value of the fringe pair and the sale price of similar colorways for the posts. That's a 59% discount, which is an awesome deal. If you consider the full price of the post earrings, it goes up to a 67% discount. Amazing!
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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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