For Gigi…I hope I do you proud with this SmAcKdOwN.
I purchased the Classic Enamel Link Bracelet in White during the promo last week. The evening before, I started looking on ebay for something similar. Since I couldn’t see the twin immediately I purchased the J Crew version.
That evening I started trolling ebay again because I knew I could find something similar…and cheaper. That led me to etsy. There are many sellers out there with the same bracelet so it takes a little time to find the one for you. Mine happened to have a sale going on and I was able to get the bracelet for $18 plus shipping. Most sellers average around $22 which is still a great price.
So…let the SmAcKdOwN commence!
Which one is the etsy bracelet and which is the J Crew version?
Can you tell between the two now?
OK…now you can tell, right?
The J Crew version was the one on top in each image. In the first image, you really can’t tell the difference. In the second, you can see that the circle where you clasp the bracelet is different. The JC version is a little smaller and thicker. Of course, the last image has the JC price tag on it.
The JC bracelet is a bit heavier than the etsy version weighing (of course I weighed them) 3 ounces. The etsy version weighs 2.2 ounces. In hand you can feel the difference in weight. They even sound different. I am very happy with my etsy version that I bought the Mint and Black colors too.
You can also find them in Pink, Turquoise, and a light Tan/Beige. I’m on the lookout for Navy and Red Enamel bracelets now. There are resin versions of these so it will depend on what you prefer to obtain the color and material you want. I know there are some of you out there who will prefer the JC option but, for me, the cheaper etsy version is better. I hardly wear jewelry as it is so I am trying my best to change that when I do leave the house…like a reverse Coco Chanel, if you will. Instead of taking one thing off before I leave the house, I put one more piece on.
Hope you enjoyed the SmAcKdOwN!
"Of course I weighed them". It's funny because I can totally relate! Great smackdown post.
A reverse Coco, ha, that's me too. I don't think to accessorize often enough. Maybe trying to rush out of the house has something to do with that.
From what I can see, I actually prefer the chunkier etsy version too. And heavy bracelets can get annoying.
I had to look very, very closely & I didn't notice the clasp detail. However, I felt in my heart that #2 was the dupe. Great post! I want to wear my retail one every day and I haven't cut off the tags. Now I know why. I got 30% off, but the one you found would be half that price. Thanks for sharing!