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Collections by Joya Subscription Review – December 2017

Christen Russo
ByChristen RussoJan 13, 2018 | 4 comments

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Collections by Joya is a monthly jewelry and accessories subscription box for women. All items offered are 100% handmade by expert female artisans around the world. Proceeds from every purchase are donated to a women's charity.

Joya Open Box

Collections by Joya Open Box

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About Collections by Joya

The Subscription Box: Collections by Joya

The Cost: $49.95 a month + free US shipping. Save with quarterly and annual subscriptions.

The Products: jewelry and accessories, handmade by women from around the world.

Ships to: US for free, Canada for $14.95, and International for $21.95

Collections by Joya December 2017 Review

Joya Info Card

Collections by Joya Info Card

The card included in this month's box offers a little "thank you" from Collections by Joya. It informs us that proceeds from this month's purchase go to a women's charity. Knowing the items in my box represent an act of altruism makes me love and appreciate them that much more!

Joya Jewerly Box

I received two pieces of jewelry in this month's box, and they came neatly packaged in this festive green box. If you're familiar with this subscription box or have read my previous reviews of it, you know that each month's shipment of goodies arrives with simple, thoughtful gift packaging in case you wish to pass any of your jewelry along. Even if I don't end up using it for Christmas gifts this year, I will absolutely keep it on hand to use for a birthday or other occasion down the road.

Joya Lark Earrings

Collections by Joya Lark Earrings

Lark Earrings — Retail Value $68.95 (Found here for $48.95)

The first gorgeous piece of jewelry I pulled out of my little green gift box was this set of vibrant magenta druzy earrings. My eye was immediately drawn to their color, which is so tastefully balanced by the delicate nature of this pair. I don't see this color available on the Joya site, so I feel lucky to have received what I presume to be one of the last available pairs in this hue! They're made with brass settings with a 24k gold overlay and dangle to one inch. I'm not normally one to wear traditionally feminine colors, but these earrings are so eye-catching without being over-the-top that I will have to make an exception for this pair.

Collections by Joya Tribal Necklace

Tribal Alphabet Necklace, Letter L — Retail Value $48.95

Also arriving in the green box, and also packaged in a plastic sleeve for protection, is this brass geometric pendant necklace. It has a fine, 16" chain with a 2" extender, which is very welcome because most of the necklaces on my jewelry stand these days are longer. I wouldn't have known before referencing the Joya site that this is meant to be a "tribal" letter L, but it's a cool take on an initial necklace. This is a simple, yet unique piece that I can't wait to wear for everyday!

Collections by Joya Outfit

Collections by Joya On Model

Here are some photos of both the druzy earrings and the L necklace in action. The earrings were hard to photograph because they constantly wanted to swing, but I love the way they look with the color of my blouse (what the heck color even is my blouse? Haha!).

Collections by Joya Tassel Scarf

Collections by Joya Pippa Tassel Scarf

Pippa Tassel Scarf — Retail Value $68.95

The moment I got my hands on this scarf, I was completely taken aback (in a good way) by how soft it felt! It's a silk-wool blend, and it's truly luscious. I can see it making a wonderful year-round accessory, because, even though the woven material is light and airy, it's plentiful, so it has a fullness to it when draped around your neck. The color is very graceful—a very pale pink that I'd describe as "rosewater"—with ivory tassels outlining the entire rectangular border. Again, not a color I'm always drawn to, but in this case it's a subtle enough shade that it comes off as a nice, neutral tone. This piece is truly beautiful!

Joya Gift Tags

Collections by Joya Stationery

Collections by Joya Gift Tags

Red Lettered Goods Assorted Gift Tags, Set of 5 — Buy a set of 10 for $10

The last item I received this month is a small package of gift tags. They're so classy, and I absolutely love the look of the red-and-white baker's string provided to attach these tags to their respective gifts. I've already put this set to use, and they look really nice. My only feedback is that the finish is a bit glossy, so the gold gel pen I used to write on the darker colored tags needed a few minutes to dry before attaching them to their gifts.

Verdict: I love that the items included in this month's Collections by Joya box expanded my horizons as far as colors I'm not used to wearing! I likely wouldn't have taken a chance on the bold pink hue of the druzy earrings, nor the soft pink tone of the scarf, but having been surprised with them, I'm really excited to explore new color combinations with some of my favorite garments. I'm also delighted with the inclusion of the gift tags; they're a festive touch that acknowledges the holiday in a useful way. As always, this Joya box is an incredible value. It costs $49.95. which includes shipping, and the contents add up to approximately $191.85 (estimating the gift tags' value is $5.00).

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No. Order by 1/8 to get the January box!

Value Breakdown: At $49.95 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:

  • Lark Earrings: $17.95
  • Tribal Alphabet Necklace: $12.74
  • Pippa Tassel Scarf: $17.95
  • Gift Tags: $1.30

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Christen Russo
Christen Russo

Hi there, I'm Christen. I am all sorts of things:

🌳 a writer who loves to convey feeling

🌲 a mother who wants to have just as much fun as my kids do

🌳 an outdoors-lover who's achieved #1000hoursoutside with my family

🌲 a low-maintenance self-carer

🌳 a general hungry person with an unstoppable sweet tooth

You'll find me collecting stationery and squirreling away stickers, riding bikes and swimming with my family, creating outfits in colors and silhouettes that make me feel amazing, wearing big earrings, drinking beer and asking my husband to feed me harmonies to sing, taking my vitamins, living for dancing to live music, roping everyone into a craft, being human and vulnerable, and celebrating the phenomenon of being alive.

...and doing it all with energy, delight, and jokes along the way.


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4 comments

Michelle

Love the scarf! And also your blouse! I’d call it an olive shade 😉

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Christen Russo

Thanks, Michelle! Its color is so hard to pinpoint because it seems to change in every light…olive is by far my favorite color, though, so I’ll take it. 😉 I noticed after taking these pictures that it’s missing a few buttons, whoops!

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Eileen

The pieces are quite lovely. I’m especially coveting the scarf.

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Christen Russo

I came close to wrapping this scarf up as a Christmas gift, then I snapped back to sanity and realized I need to keep it for myself! The softness, volume, and lightness combined make for such a beautiful piece, don’t they?

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