Is Shein's jewelry real? Testing a jewelry haul from Shein
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
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I bought 6 different sterling silver rings from Shein to acid test them and see if they are real silver.
If you enjoyed this video, I also tested jewelry from Temu! You can see that video here: • Does Temu sell real je...
Chapters for this video:
0:00 intro
3:57 starting the unboxing
5:03 first ring
9:42 second ring
11:36 third ring
14:43 fourth ring
16:55 fifth ring
20:56 testing my own sterling ring for comparison
22:08 sixth ring
28:35 giveaway & conclusion
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Very nice video! Very helpful, thank you so much! Good luck on future projects :)
Thanks so much for your kind comment!
Love the moisinite ring! It’s beautiful. Thank you for your videos.
thank YOU for watching!
All the rings were adorable! Nice to see you, Laura. 💚🍀
You too!! Happy St. Paddy's ^_^
im so glad u made this video. Very helpful! Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, too!
Wow I’m impressed with the jewelry! Just a tip with the diamond selector, depending on the size of the stone you have to set the right number on the scale. So testing that big stone should be brought down to a 1 or 2, the smaller the stone you should set it to a higher number like 4 or 5, there should be a chart on the back of the tester. Just thought you’d like to know!
Also love how you are sharing all your hobbies and interest, I’m here for jewelry and etcetera! Lol
I set it a little higher because the chart is temperature based as well and I was recording in my (omg SO CHILLY) basement. I'll have to try it again upstairs and see if I get the same reading! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and watching! And I am soooo happy you're here for all of it lol; I am so nervous I'm scaring off everyone flipping around like crazy, haha. But that's just the real me honestly! If channel surfing was a personality trait....that's me with hobbies lol
I like to use a white stone to check silver…The blue really stands out when testing Sterling Silver.
Yes absolutely, SO much easier to see with white! Thanks for watching!
I’ve actually gotten some sterling from surprising places. Cool to know. Couldn’t guess on the moisanite because I have no clue what it is 😂😂 I can’t pick a fave, the moss was pretty, the leaves were pretty, the most n and stars….all great picks. Thanks hun, great vid #sparkle
Well thank you! I liked them all too :P I reaalllllyyyyyyyyy wish that dang moissonite was in my size!! Still waiting to hear back from Shein about that one.....thanks for watching!
@@Lauraetcetera pester the crap out of them. That was their screw up. Customer support hates me 😂😂😂
@@stateofdisorder1🤣 squeaky wheel gets the grease!
I think the butterflies ring is OSFA. You’d just carefully pull the 2 sides apart.
pardon my ignorance but what is "osfa"?
I had to watch this. So many buy from Temu. I bought some items but never the jewelry. I guess they can sell cheap because they are cutting out the middle man or two or three. Good alternative for people on a strict budget but want jewelry. Not serious jewelry collectors. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, that’s a good way of looking at it. These are definitely not anything I’d consider heirloom but they are cute little accessories. Thanks for watching!
That moon and star ring WAS precious! My fav was the final ring, 3 in 1 beauty. Such a shame that it didn't come in its ordered size! #sparkle
Love the new equipment!
omg I feel like you just busted me -- I'm totally wearing the moon and star one right now, lol!! It IS so pretty! Gotta wear it before someone wins it ;) Thanks for taking the time to comment!
After you do your scratch test, use the acid to touch the RING where you scratched it and wore it throgh. If it bubbles it is base metal
You are only doing half of the test, test the actual ring. Hornblende, chlorite and iron create the green inclusions in moss agate. The inclusions are called dendritic.
Thanks for the suggestion! I test in the way my jewelry suggested but I'll have to try that as well next time. thanks for the information on the "moss", I'll have to look that up -- I always thought it might be epidote but wasn't sure if epidote could grown with dendritic formations. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
perhaps it's just not quite 925, i've had silver jewelry i had to retest with the acid for silver because it just gave me funky readings with the 18k solution, turned out yes silver but not sterling.
That’s definitely a possibility. Usually 18k is pretty trustworthy (and it’s what my jeweler uses) but I didn’t consider the possibility of a lower percentage of silver in some of these. I’ll have to give a comparison test between 900, 925, 950, and 999. That would be interesting! Thanks for the inspiration!
Here watching late!!! You left too fast last night and I couldn’t turn you blue again, so come back Saturday lol 😂💗💗💗
If I remember I sure will! I still have no idea how I got unsubscribed but it explains why I was missing notifications 🤣
I think many fail to label things correctly in order to sell more.
Like instead of just silver, to silvertone; gold to gold tone. Also, a huge red flag are the metal markings, like 925 or K and makers mark.
sorry i'm new to this stuff, why is the 925 mark a red flag?
I bought sterling silver from eBay China goods. I need to test to confirm now.
Yes definitely test! The kits aren’t to expensive and have saved my butt from getting ripped off bunches of times. Thanks for watching!
Prepare for disappointment. My aunt did that... I didn't have the heart to tell her.
I have bought several rings and earrings in silver from Shein a beautiful pair of earrings with silver and gold. I had to have the chain swapped out and the gold smith tested it and it was all real. I bought a pair of earrings with clear stones in, the stones looks awful, they don't shine at all, they look like plastic, so I never buy with that kind of stones anymore.
Yes. I think you can be lucky with some pieces, but also disappointed. I often by stainless jewelery from Shein. All the best from Switzerland🇨🇭
Where did you buy the items exactly ?
shein's website
Could you use the silver acid test. I bet it won't be red.
I could however it's harder to read and not as trustworthy in my experience. Actually I did a whole video on the difference between acids; most were consistent except for one which was silver for 18k but not silver with the silver acid. I took it to my jewelry who verified it was silver! So now I only use 18k. Here is the video if you are interested (it was recorded live so not as polished as this video, haha). thanks for watching! czcams.com/video/E7lnM8CwNRM/video.html
So in conclusion do u think buying 925 jewelry from shein worth it or not?
On a moral level, no, not really. I'd rather buy local or from a small seller and be paying for the good customer service and expertise that comes long with it, as well as curated pieces that I know will have longevity. On an economical level, yes, I think it's "worth it" if you are looking for a precious metal piece at a reasonable cost--but you do have to adjust your expectations for quality. For example, the amount of sterling in these pieces is minimal. Some are thin, and some have the stones glued in rather than prong set, etc.
I hope that makes sense! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
#sparkle this was so interesting 🤔 because I’ve often bought fashion jewellery from them but I’d always assumed that the sliver pieces were always fake and I was so chuffed I guessed the moissanite price . Moissanite is one of my favourite stones so I might actually be inclined to purchase one from them . Am so happy I found your channel as I am mad about jewellery and gemstones everything and anything xxx ❤
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, and nicely done on the price guess! Oh goodness if you love to ogle jewelry and gemstones, there's no shortage of those videos around here haha
First time I ever watched and yes I subscribed. I would like to know what that little tool is for moissanite testing. Thank You #sparkle
Welcome and thank you SO much for the sub!! I used a diamond tester to test the moissanite. Moissanite has the same conductivity as a diamond so it will test as diamond using diamond testing probes, even though it is a man made stone :) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@@Lauraetcetera YW keep up the good work . I love thrift shop finds and vintage finds and I love to know if the gems are real or fake or if the lucite is genuine etcetera
#sparkle I think the moissanite was beautiful - not a fan of the ring guard - nice choice to keep. The green agate would be my 2nd choice. I'm surprised at the costs of all of them!🤯.
Hi Mary!! I agree, I was expecting at least one to be a fakey but nope!
#Sparkle I love the number 4 yay your on your way to 2 k ❤
Thank you!! Number 4 is fantastic, but you really can’t go wrong with any!
#sparkle
The moissanite is stunning!
I agree!! Wish it fit!
I absolutely would love the moissonite ring. #sparkle. I am also NOT the size they sent you. So if you can get a $20 real moissonite ring, what they are charging for some is stupid. I’m not sure which is the scam. I’d say the moissonite rings in the hundreds. Not Temu surprisingly! 🇨🇦
I agree!! I have seen moissonite go for hundreds set in silver. Like I said, I rather just save for diamonds :P Thanks so much for watching!
#sparkle. ❤ love the moon and stars. This is my first video from you I've seen, and yes, I've subscribed ❤ woo hoo 😊 looking forward to binge watching your videos.
Lots of videos around to binge! Thanks so much -- a new one from Wish is in the pipeline ;)
#sparkel. love the dainty rings. but love the moisinite too
You can't go wrong with any!
If they support or supply it they are responsible for the authenticity of it.
the moissanite! I'm a size 6 as well xD #sparkle
LOL!! Unfortunately I had to send it back for a refund! But hopefully if you're picked there's something else that'll suit your fancy ;) Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
🐞Hi Laura, All of the rings are really cute, I wish the moissanite ring fit you, 🦋 my choice would be the butterfly ring for my
❤daughter #sparkle, I enjoyed your video/ video's, They're Always enjoyable & so informative, Laura 🐟
Thank you!! Oh I wish it fit too! I returned it, kicking around the idea of trying to buy it again...!
I bought silver bracelets on amazon but when I melted them down they where full of lead
oh no!! I didn't even think about adding Amazon to the list of testing cheap sterling pieces, but I might have to do that! Do you ever acid test your jewelry? Yikes I would hope Amazon would be more reputable!
The leaf ring #sparkle
#sparkle
I love the bow ring.
I have to agree!
#sparkle. I love your videos. I've gotten a few surprises over the years, too!😊
Thanks so much Peg!
Butterfly ring #sparkle
Hi, I’m a new subscriber I am a Nana of one beautiful granddaughter just found your channel. I love jewelry. I love gems and I think your last ring that you checked was the prettiest but I have such big hands. I doubt it would fit I have a 9 1/2 Middle finger 8 1/2 ring finger but love them so I’m gonna do#sparkle
Some are adjustable, hopefully there's something you'll like if you win ^_^ thanks so much for subscribing! no shortage of sparkly jewelry around here!
The bow #sparkle
Nice choice!
Great video moon and stars #sparkle
Thanks so much Debra! Nice choice!
Please please don’t scan that card with your phone, it’s proven to be a scam, there are several CZcams people have verified this. Stay safe.
Oh wow I had no idea! thanks for the word of warning and thank you for watching!
Nice they were all Pretty #sparkle
I will take that as a complement to my taste :P Thanks for watching Jennifer!
Congratulations Jennifer, you were picked by the random comment picker! Let me know which ring you want and shoot me an email! jewelryetcchannel@Gmail.com
@@Lauraetcetera lol COOL now I have to rewatch because I forget what they look like lmao I'll get back to ya soon. . ♥️
Moon and star #sparkle
;)
Definitely complain about the size or give the poor review for bad sizing. People need to know about bad sellers!
I ended up returning it, but it was not an easy process! I had to provide photo proof before they would accept a return
#sparkle
Would love the moisinite!
Sadly I had to return it! Hopefully there's something else that caught your eye if you win ^_^ thanks so much for watching!!
Think you are scratching just a bit too hard and too long…..Still a nice presentation of testing the Shein Jewelry.
haha too funny because in the last video (of temu items) so many people were telling me I wasn't doing it hard enough, LOL!! Thanks so much for watching!
@@Lauraetcetera I saw that too…LOL…😊😊😊
i liked them all #Sparkle
You really can't go wrong with any of them!
BUTTERFLY #SPARKLE HI LAURA
Hi Remy's mom!!
Hey Laura
Hi boatman boatman! Hope all is well!!
Moisinite
#Sparkle
GRA certifications are 99.999% of the time fake, even when the moissanite is real, it wont be the quality cert says. Only time.you know its real is when it says ita inscribed with ther "certification" id number, and that is lazer inscribed.
Im could see it being sterling, its possible. They can completely make these using less then 5 minutes of labor on the ring by cutting corners like glueing the pave stones in, tumble polishing etc. And when labor is only a few dollars per shift, silver is the biggest investment in rhe item, likely still less then 2-3$ each. Moissanite is pretty much a sturdier CZ any more.
With rhst said. Say you need a set for a wedding or something tounwanna look nice for once every 4-5 years, why waste the momey? It has its use. And thats comming from a jeweler lol. Cool content, ill subscribe
Thanks so much for the sub! YES, so may people think moissanite is a rare and uncommon stone, not realizing it's man made. It reminds me of diamonds in a way -- not for the obvious reasons but for the exceptional marketing "they" have done to inflate the prices on it (obviously expensive diamonds have their place in the market but I have seen the lowest quality stones added to pieces just to increase the price because "it has diamonds!"). At least those are my thoughts, but what do I know ;)
As a jeweler, can you speak on the validity of using 18k acid to test silver? My personal jewelry advocates for it but I'd love to hear another opinion!
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Whos is dummy enough to think that Shein is selling quality
I don't think anyone here is dumb, the question was if Shein's jewelry is actually made from sterling. Happy to say that is seems to be, but no, these are not heirloom quality pieces or anything! Thanks for watching
#sparkle love the bow ring , the first ring 🌸🌼🌸😊 but all rings were nice 👍 Maria
I like them all too! So sad the last one didn’t fit 😢 thanks for watching 🥰
@@Lauraetcetera can you order another bigger size ?
@@MariaNickLambert I could but I doubt I will lol; they won't let me exchange it either, I have to return it, then wait for a refund, then buy it again. That'll probably be like 2 weeks or more from now and knowing me I'll lose interest by then LOL
@@Lauraetcetera oh my gosh, they should let you exchange it, waiting for a refund from a large company takes a while. I don’t think that’s the best customer service. I guess it’s back to hunting again for the right one. Maria
duh its fake
Don't add annoying loud music
.....loud?
@@Lauraetceterayou’re fine. It’s not loud
she talks a bit too much and one loses track of the real topics...
I don’t think so personally, I just see it as someone who loves what there doing and enjoys explaining things throughly
I really appreciate this comment! Thank you!!
🍀You are getting very close to 2K subscribers. 😍You're almost there at 1.98K, Laura ❤️🙏🏼🤍
So close!!! The tank is almost ready too so the timing seems to be aligning ^_^