A Glimpse At Designer Jewellry

As the popularity of designer jewelry and clothing grows in popularity, so does the sales of knock offs that mimic their design. Some of the most imitated is Coach, Channel and Tiffany & Co… The reputable companies design quality products that are stylish and that can be reflected in the price of the item. To be on the safe side, many consumers buy their designer pieces from the brand’s department store or look for them on the Internet.

With the growing interest in designer jewelry, comes the rise of designer knock offs. One of the ways is to lower the quality of the gemstones in the piece of jewelry. The fakes often have 10k gold or platinum, but they will use cheap and flawed gemstones in place of higher quality gems. There are a few other ways they cheat consumers is by using low grade leathers and threads.

The knock offs are selling in record numbers. The reason for this is that they are often very hard to spot. They mimic the stitching and labeling to look as if it were the original designer piece. Even the slightest imperfection can mean it’s a fake and not the real thing. Many times it takes someone very familiar with the designer to indicate if it’s a real designer piece.

There are a few steps that can be taken to prevent this type of forgery. When followed, it will help consumers get what they pay for, even if it means spending a little more.

1. Research the designer. Know what the trade marks are before buying anything with their name on it. The impostor designer may have the labeling correct with just a flaw. Some brand names have certificates of authenticity and that should be available if it is the real thing.

2. Buy from the designer’s store or website. This is a reassurance that the articles of interest are the designer’s creations. Some web sites will show the picture of the designer’s product, but in reality, it is not what is received. It is often difficult to purchase designer jewelry on line because flaws in the gems used can’t be seen very clearly.

3. Check the gems. Many of the knock offs will substitute imperfect stones for the clear, brilliant stones used by the top designers. This can greatly affect the value of the piece.

4. Get on forums of the subject. Many have spent their hard earned money on fakes that they thought were real designer jewelry pieces. Find a forum on line and see what they have to say. It can save a lot of time and hassle purchasing an item that is really not as valuable as originally thought.

Owning designer jewelry is not only a pleasure to own, it can also be viewed as an investment. When buying designer jewelry, it is important to know the trademarks of the company. It is also important to realize, you get what you pay for.

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