Rocksbox- Box Eleven

When I originally started this Rocksbox jewelry subscription experiment, I anticipated giving it a ten box run. Then, box ten was delayed in the post and the awesome Rocksbox customer service went ahead and sent out box eleven. Ending on eleven feels funny, unbalanced. I've decided to keep it in increments of five and see where I am at box fifteen. Plus, I still get excited to get those little boxes with pink ribbons. It's like a birthday party in the mail!

Speaking of Rocksbox customer service; I'm so impressed. They respond within twelve hours ( even on a Sunday) or less, and every time the response has left me feeling like my business is appreciated. This morning, I got an unexpected email regarding the pair of merlot studs that I reviewed in box ten. They saw the flaw in the stone and as compensation, threw an extra ten dollars of "forever spend" into my account. They also asked if I had been interested in purchasing the earrings, and if so, they had a flawless pair that they would send to me. I appreciate the initiative that the Rocksbox customer service department has taken to make sure that I'm a happy customer.

Let's check out box eleven.

Green and gold were the themes of box eleven. Green is my favorite color. I'm drawn toward green clothes and accessories, so much so, that I need to tell myself that I have enough. With this in mind, I took a careful look at box eleven, assessing whether or not I really needed these pieces in my collection.

The Ashiana London Charlie Druzy Pendant Necklace in Green, makes a bold statement.

I liked the sparkle of the stone. The rough, natural looking cut of the stone, make me think of the store, Natural Wonders. Remember that place? I think they closed sometime in the 90's, but as a kid, I used to love their rock/mineral collections.

I paired the necklace with a black Parker Pima Top, that I rented from my other obsession, Rent the Runway. The color popped against the black blouse.

It's a fun statement piece, but I didn't need another green necklace.

The Gorjana Elea Cuff is delicate and pretty. A perfect day to night piece.

I really loved the bracelet, but at $108.00, I couldn't justify the price. I have my eye on a few other non-jewelry things that I'd rather put the money towards. For example, this Kate Spade Blaze a Trail Clutch, that I recently borrowed from Rent the Runway. I NEED IT!!!!

Isn't it adorable? I have a fox obsession. Yes, I know that they aren't green.

Speaking of green, we have the Olivia & Grace Carolyn Earrings in Green Chalcedony.

I liked the style, length, and of course, color.

And they look very similar to several earrings that I already own. I wrote to Rocksbox and told them that I love green, a little too much, and I issued them a challenge to fill my next box with bright, vivid jewelry in a different color. Let's see how they do with box twelve.

Rocksbox- Box Ten

I experienced another delay with my Rocksbox shipment. For the second time in less than a month, my box got stuck at the mail depot in Santa Clarita. By stuck, I mean that the tracking showed the box arriving in Santa Clarita, and then there was no movement for a week.

This is not the fault of Rocksbox, but fearing that my box had become lost, or perhaps decided to take up permanent residency in the lovely town of Santa Clarita, I informed Rocksbox customer service.

Rocksbox customer service responded within a day, and immediately they mailed out box eleven. Box eleven ( to be reviewed in another post), arrived on the same day as the delayed box ten. Styled by Eleanor, here is what arrived in ten.

I'm a fan of Melinda Maria designs. I own several Melinda Maria rings, but I have not purchased any in many seasons. I was thrilled to have the Melinda Maria Cade Pave Ring included in box ten.

The ring doesn't strike a good balance between the delicate disc and thick band. Another problem is the pave, it's set too deep to show off any sparkle. You've gotta have sparkle! Not a keeper.

I love the deep wine color of the Loren Hope Sophia Studs in Merlot.

However, look at the right earring in the picture above. The stone has a discoloration. Dan pointed it out and once you notice the flaw, you cannot un-notice it.

I really like the style, color, and shape of these studs. They would have been a great addition to my jewelry collection, but the flaw in the stone made them a skip.

The Jill Michael Double Bar Necklace in Gold seemed very plain at first glance and I was disinterested because of previous problems with multilayered necklaces.

But when I put it on, it was delicate and flattering. The two layers hung without problems.

This necklace became the second piece of jewelry that I've purchased from Rocksbox. What really swayed my decision, was how much Dan liked the necklace. Immediately, he declared it a keeper. My husband telling me to shop, doesn't happen every day. I used my monthly and forever spent ( $20.00) towards the purchase of the necklace. A new piece of jewelry for thirteen dollars = score!

Rocksbox- Box Nine

After a few disappointing boxes, I was pleased with Rocksbox box nine. It arrived in less than a week, faster than any other shipment and it contained pieces that I seriously considered keeping. I took a look at the stylist on my previous boxes and although I'm only given their first name, it seems like "Lisa", who styled box nine, also styled two other boxes. The "Lisa Boxes" have been notably better than the ones sent from other stylists.

Kendra Scott is a hit or miss brand for me. Over the years, I've purchased a few pieces from Kendra Scott via Nordstrom, but often I'm not drawn to the brand. I was sent the Kendra Scott Rayne Silver Necklace in White Pearl.

Out of the box, I wasn't sure about the necklace. It's clunky. However, when paired with a green sweater, the appeal factor shot up. It's complimentary and I like the long length.

I gave thought to how it would work in my wardrobe, trying to pair it with several outfits and ultimately, I declined the necklace, because I didn't think it would get frequent wear.

The Sophie Harper Pave Square Studs in Silver are very pretty.

l love the sparkle, size, shape, feel, et...nothing to dislike. However, I have several similar pairs from other brands.

The most unusual piece was the Nakamol Mixed Green Wrap Bracelet. This bracelet comes in several colors and I had it on my wishlist.

Green is my favorite color. I have tons of green in my wardrobe, including mint, which this bracelet would perfectly compliment. The bracelet has a spring/summer vibe and aesthetically fits with the style of my warm weather wardrobe. The bracelet seemed like a keeper.

The problem was the way it clasps. It's one giant beaded string with knots and loops to keep it tied. This creates an excess of material that needs to either hang loose or be tucked. I tried both options, both were awkward and itchy. It looked nice from the top, but messy underneath.

Although I didn't purchase jewelry from this set, I feel a renewed hope that Rockbox is starting to understand my preferences. Originally, I was going to give my Rocksbox experiment a ten box try, so let's see how they do with box ten. If they knock it out of the park, I may need to keep going! Truthfully, when the boxes arrive, I still feel like a kid on Christmas morning. It's a sunny spot among the bills and junk mail.