Very patronizing when they told me they wouldn't repair/replace a $98 dollar bracelet that the silver wore off of--told me to not wear it I. Humidity and to purchase a cleaning cloth from them--I.e. screw off. Expected more from a personalized party retailer but guess they don't care if you are a one shot customer or not...

Well, I'm not a stylist and don't plan to be. I have had a great experience with S&D. From the invitation to the party to the receipt, wearing, and longevity of my jewels. I absoliyely love it. There are some pieces that are a bit more pricey, but as with any merchandise, if you can't afford ot you just can't afford it. Maybe next time. It's all about preference, but whqt I've come to find is that they have something for every style... whether daring or conservative. Classic or modern.

Some of the jewelry is nice, some is not my style. I feel it is somewhat overpriced, but not horribly. I have very, very little free time, and I really don't like going to the parties. I have the website link of a rep that I met at one party and will order stuff from her once a year or so.

Is the quality comparable to costume jewelry from Banana Republic or J Crew? Their prices are comparable, so if their quality is similar, it doesn't seem that expensive.

It's TERRIBLE CHEAP quality that turns black. So expensive for not being able to wear it more than twice.

I also posted on another Stella and Dot thread on this site, so I hope you will forgive me for being repetitive.

I was invited to a S&D party and bought several pieces. Everyone was nice and I had a good time.

As for the quality of the S & D pieces, I do not feel that this company's jewelry is a "good buy." I have since bought some jewelry of similar quality (for gifts) at a well-known department store (on a sale + coupon day) for 1/3 of the S&D price. For what I spent on the S&D jewelry (or for a few dollars more), I could have gotten "real" pieces, not "gold-plated brass."

I am now invited to another S&D party (by the same people), but I will graciously decline the invitation because, although I would love to go and chat over a glass of white wine, I have no interest in purchasing any more S&D jewelry.

Thanks for the chance to offer my opinion!

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Anonymous wrote:I just had a party...it was fun! I don't love everything, but they have some cute stuff at the right price...

I just like standing around, drinking with friends....

I like standing around and drinking with friends too. I just don't like merchadise to be displayed at the same time.

Have to disagree...while the invite may be a bit tacky, I personally love to shop and would enjoy mixing party with shopping and friends.

I'm not a "home party" girl per se, but there are a few things I love about Stella & Dot. 1. The jewelry is very stylish and the price points are relative to the weight and quality and craftsmanship of the pieces. I've compared the jewelry to the mall stores, and it's heavier and better. 2. There is a warranty on it that rivals any mall store, and I believe the "stylist" is empowered to help you if corporate customer service says you are beyond your time. 3. I'd rather support my local women by buying from them or attending something fun at their homes. The money earned doesn't go to some big box store, it does empower them and stays local. I support my local Stella & Dot, Silpada, Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Thirty One ladies. They work hard and give personal service. What comes around goes around.

This jewelry is cheap crap made in China. I can't believe the outrageous prices. I purchased a ring and one of the rhinestones popped off after two days of wearing it, and it was a $54 piece of costume jewelry, supposedly "high quality." Just because a few "stars" are wearing it somehow gives this company the right to sell their cheap jewelry at high prices. I've bought several similar pieces at local department stores for about a 1/4 of what S & D are charging. Stella & Dot should be ashamed of themselves for selling this junk.

As a former host, I felt incredibly embarrassed and disclosed that to my friends. But I felt obliged to host for the rep, so I did it. (Long story). I just assumed those who didn't want to come wouldn't, and those who did knew what was going on and could afford to throw $100 at the cause. I was pretty up front with them that I felt that way (rep didn't altogether get that, because she is deep into this S&D thing) and I made it clear that the gesture on my end to host was the end goal, and they weren't expected to buy anything. Of course they did. Awkward!

Anyway, it was incredibly ridiculous how cheesy the marketing tools were. I was sent a video to watch, told to use an invitation template that every woman in her right mind would know is not appealing to "friends." I had postcards to send (didn't), and my rep pushed me to contact attendees to buy stuff after the party. I didn't follow any of these rules, which I didn't feel so bad about because she sold enough anyway.

S&D pitches themselves as empowering women but after getting a look at their materials and communiques and buzzwords, they seem to really dumb us down. It's just all so fake and silly. In short, I don't use the term "GIRLS NIGHT!" and I'm not an "every girrrrrrl needs wine and chocolate to get away from the kids!!!" kind of woman. But I am quite trendy and young and a mom who can afford this stuff, so I am who they're targeting. It makes no sense to me.

I don't begrudge the pyramid scheme so much - we all know that's what it is, right? - but I wish they'd figure something else out like getting people to sell online or via d-lists. No one wants a party. And their parties make me not want to buy their stuff, which again, is alright. Just alright.

just another Tupperwear party to me

Anonymous wrote:It's ok jewelry.

I haven't met anyone who "enjoys" the parties more than they feel like they're an obligation.

I agree it's a job, but it's a job that depends on your friends and acquaintances buying stuff from you. That's touchy. And awkward. And a liiiiiitle bit predatory.

Any S&D rep who says "But it's Fashion Forward! It's celebrity style! It's girls night!" is demonstrating that she's drunk the koolaid. I'd respect the stylists a bit more if they would come clean "I really like the jewelry, it's fun for me, and I'm incredibly grateful/dependent on my friends for facilitating my ability to make money off of them and their friends." That's what it is.

totally agree. The only one who enjoys the party is the seller and host as they both benefit. When i get these invites I don't even bother with an excuse. I just say no.

To the poster who see's it as a night out...um seriously? Yes i am a mom and don't get out a ton but I'd much prefer a nice dinner out versus going to a "party" where I am expected to buy jewlery that is overpriced. The fact that the host and selle get a huge cute tells you just how overpriced it really is. No thanks.

It's ok jewelry.

I haven't met anyone who "enjoys" the parties more than they feel like they're an obligation.

I agree it's a job, but it's a job that depends on your friends and acquaintances buying stuff from you. That's touchy. And awkward. And a liiiiiitle bit predatory.

Any S&D rep who says "But it's Fashion Forward! It's celebrity style! It's girls night!" is demonstrating that she's drunk the koolaid. I'd respect the stylists a bit more if they would come clean "I really like the jewelry, it's fun for me, and I'm incredibly grateful/dependent on my friends for facilitating my ability to make money off of them and their friends." That's what it is.

their jewelry is amazing! I'm not really sure what all you people are smoking! I personally love the line because my skin is very sensitive to cheap metals and I have never had an allergic reaction when I wear their jewelry. give it a chance....half the crap out there right now is from China and is complete and total junk. Stella & Dot is the exception.

My friend had a S&D party, and I bought a pair of $25 earrings, which I like. But most of their jewelry was too big/chunky for my taste and was just not my style. My friend loves the jewelry, though, and earned a lot of free stuff.

To each his own...