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 $20/month. That's 20-30% savings + free shipping!
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Opening The Box
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The earrings of the month arrive in this small white box, simply packaged with an info card on top and your earrings tucked underneath. The card gives a preview of the month's earrings, showcasing all the potential colorways subscribers could receive.
Here's What's Inside
Info Card
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These INK+ALLOY earrings were made by artisan women in India. Admittedly they don't photograph all that well, but in person they're lovely as they catch the light in various ways. The card here offers a 15% discount code for subscribers to use on a non-subscription purchase.
Clear Glass And Brass Drop Earrings — Retail Value $30
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The pair I received is the clear beads, which is nice and neutral. I'm a wearer of gold tones, so the brass is aligned with my preference. While the contrast between the black and brass in the Black colorway looks more intriguing to me in theory, I've found that darker earrings disappear against my brown hair. So really these clear beads are probably my best bet. Do I love this pair? Eh, I don't. I don't dislike them either, and I'd probably compliment them if I saw someone else wearing them, but I'm not particularly thrilled by them, either. That said, they're clearly quality, and I would be proud to give them to someone I love as a gift.
These earrings also come in Turquoise, Black, and Amber. The info card also shows the potential of a stud style in Black.
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Today my mum is modeling these October earrings! Isn't she lovely? I think this pair looks really nice on her and works well with her coloring. I also think her casual jersey knit cowl top shows how well these earrings can be worn dressed down.
Verdict
This month's INK+ALLOY earrings aren't my favorite, but they're still very nice! They're well-crafted and can be worn dressed up or down as suggested. I will be pleased to give these earrings away as a gift.
Value - Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $20 per month + free shipping.
Value Breakdown: The INK+ALLOY Insider subscription costs $20 per month + free shipping. For September, I was sent a pair of beaded earrings that retails for $3o. These earrings feel worth $30 to me, so $20 is a great 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 colorway. 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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