#instead of just buying shitty alloy jewelry that will turn u green and u have to throw away and rebuy often

[wellthatsclever]

Head's up to any ladies who want to graduate from cheap costume jewelry and buy core pieces/accessories to have as staples in their wardrobe but don't know where to start without breaking the bank:

Stainless steel looks just like sterling silver but it doesnt tarnish. At all. It's good for sensitive skin and those with allergies. And is not expensive cause people usually pass it up for other metals. (Usually marked as 316L).

If you want actual precious metals like gold, I've found really good pieces for a fraction of the price on clearance sections of major jewelry stores like Kay, but also Nordstrom Rack consistently has great stuff marked down to like 1/3 of the original price.

Avoid gold-plated and vermeil "gold". It's the most shallow coating of gold and scratches off or turns color in no time. Otherwise, gold-filled looks just like solid gold and if you take care of it, it should last a long time.

#i used to always buy sterling but it turns black very quickly and bends easily cause its a soft metal #i always buy stainless now if I can #its nice to have a few pieces you can hopefully have for the rest of your adult life #instead of just buying shitty alloy jewelry that will turn u green and u have to throw away and rebuy often #i love titanium too but its rare youll find pretty pieces that arent body jewelry