Rocks Box Review #1

The last time that I reviewed Stitch Fix, I mentioned that I have been frustrated with the costliness of the items I've received.  I'm giving Stitch Fix one more chance to send me less expensive items and I should be receiving my box within the next few weeks.  Here's to hoping that they listened to my concerns and Stitch Fix continues to be a fun service that I can receive.  (If you are interested in more information about Stitch Fix, please visit my first review here).

Meanwhile, I've decided that I really enjoy the concept of style subscriptions like Stitch Fix.  It's kind of like Christmas morning when I receive a box in the mail full of fashionable goodies.  I also think that it helps me to be more creative in styling myself, in that I might receive something I love that I wouldn't necessarily have picked out for myself in the first place.

While feeling disappointed that Stitch Fix might not work for me in the long run, I decided to research a few other style subscription companies and give one of them a try.  I decided that Rocks Box sounded like fun!

The Details:

Rocks Box is a subscription service featuring only jewelry.  The subscription costs $20 a month (although you can pay for several months at a time and receive a discounted rate, if you are interested).  Once you've signed-up, you take a style survey and then your Rocks Box stylist will send you a package containing three pieces of jewelry.  The thing that I love about RB is that, even if you don't plan to keep and purchase the jewelry, you can wear it around for awhile before sending it back.  Also, as soon as you send the jewels back, your stylist will send you another package.  Therefore, for only $20 a month, you can rent lots and lots of jewelry.  If you decide that you want to keep the jewelry, you receive a 20% member discount.

Personally, I appreciate that with Rocks Box I don't have to worry about items not fitting like I do with Stitch Fix (or any clothing subscription, for that matter).  I also like that I can wear the items before returning them...especially when I love a piece that is a little bit out of my price range.  I do prefer Stitch Fix's policy, however, that the $20 spent to receive the box is then put towards the price of whatever I decide to keep.

As with Stitch Fix, there is a reward for referring new customers.  If you are interested in receiving Rocks Box, I would be oh so thankful if you would follow my link.  The good news is that there is something in it for both of us!  I will receive credit towards my account and you will get $10 off your first month's subscription fee!

The Review:

Izzo was pretty excited about the special delivery, too!

Rocks Box arrives via USPS in a cute little box tied with a pink ribbon.  My favorite item that I received was this beautiful gold necklace by Gorjana.  I loved that its length made it a statement necklace but its design was delicate and pretty.  I can't tell you how versatile this necklace was!  I wore it tons before I sent it back (alas, the cost was too expensive for me to keep it).

The second item of the three was this sparkly, druzy ring by Kristine Lily.  I've totally been in to druzy jewelry lately so I was excited to sport this little gem around town.  Ultimately, I decided not to keep it because I would prefer a colored druzy instead of a black one.

And finally, I received these mint clover earrings by Urban Gem.  So totally adorable and fun to wear but I just didn't love them enough for the cost.

You may have noticed that I sent all three items back...but I don't love Rocks Box any less for it!  I really had fun wearing all three pieces for a couple of weeks!  Also, just like Stitch Fix, I wrote little reviews about each of the pieces so that my next box will be more catered towards my taste.

What do you think?  Which of the three pieces would you want to keep?  Do you have any questions about Rocks Box?

What I'm Wearing:
Necklace: Gorjana (exact)
Ring: Kristine Lily (exact)
Earrings: Urban Gem (similar, similar)

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