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. 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.
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Starting 7/31/2020, Switch announced all orders will be shipped via FedEx Express 2-Day. All orders will be delivered within 2 business days, guaranteed! Each package comes with a prepaid FedEx return label, so you can leave your return at a FedEx drop box or with a FedEx courier if you’re the nervous type. Shipping is free both ways, and they just ask that you package your items just as they were received to return 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 July 2020 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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Mateo Emerald Cut Ring (Aquamarine) - Size 8 – Retail Value $550.00, Member Price $540.00
I have toyed with the idea of adding a similar sort of ring to my wedding/engagement stack so this dainty little thing was an easy choice this month. The combo of aquamarine and yellow gold always gets me! And the little diamonds? Cute! While it didn't work out with my engagement ring (I like to mix it up but these two just didn't even look remotely good together) this was a really pretty little stacker that I enjoyed borrowing.
The palest blue.
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August & June Mini Dancing Hoop Earrings – Retail Value $600.00, Member Price $595.00
Apparently I was in the mood for dainty little things this month. These huggies were just too cute with their dangling diamonds. These are the sort of earrings I would easily justify wearing every day. They are big enough to be noticeable, but classic enough to go with anything. And they are SO comfortable! They also hinged closed with a very satisfying click that made them feel super secure. That was pretty important because the thought of losing one made me nervous!
Lots of movement!
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Yves Saint Laurent Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace – Retail Value $395.00, Member Price $345.00
I had been eyeballing this little sterling cat for a few months and this month I finally added it to my closet. Why is it so cute? Why am I attracted to $395 cat necklaces? Look at its little ball! I just love this kitten. It also hangs at a longer length making it perfect for V-neck tops and dresses. Oh, kitten, if only you were like $350 less...
SO CUTE.
The Verdict: My Switch pieces for July were all on the more delicate side of things. They also included many of my interests: dangling diamonds, light blue stones, and kittens! While I usually go for the bolder pieces from this sub, it was nice to mix it up with some fun jewelry that felt more demure and layer-able.
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 $1545.00 of jewelry for $69 – which is less than 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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