Does Temu sell real jewelry?
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Published 2023-07-26
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Here is a similar video on Shein: • Does Shein sell real jewelryl? Testin...
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Is Temu's "sterling" jewelry REALLY sterling? Let's find out!
00:06 intro
01:00 what is temu?
02:11 how to access temu
03:33 my purchasing experience so far
05:04 why did I make this video? (my experience buying "sterling" from another site)
06:56 the temu haul!
09:42 dainty moonstone ring (link below to temu's listing)
11:25 cat earrings (link below to a similar temu listing)
12:50 moonstone & cz ring (link below to temu's listing)
15:22 dragon ring (link below to temu's listing)
16:44 moon phase necklace (sold out on temu)
19:10 mushroom studs (link below to temu's listing)
19:56 malachite ring (link below to temu's listing)
23:27 acid testing the metal to see if it's real sterling
28:55 the conclusion!
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Here are the links to the jewelry in the video:
Dainty Moonstone ring: tinyurl.com/dainty-moonstone-ring
Larger Moonstone ring: tinyurl.com/Moonston-and-CZ-ring
The cat earrings are unfortunately sold out but try these cute cat hoops!
tinyurl.com/cat-hoops
Dragon wrap ring: tinyurl.com/dragon-ring
Mushroom stud earrings: tinyurl.com/mushroom-studs
Unfortunately the moon phase necklace is sold out (you can still buy it from me but not temu)
Malachite ring: tinyurl.com/malachite-ring
SOME AFTERTHOUGHTS ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE:
I had to contact customer service today about links (I am not totally tech savvy). The live chat was not helpful whatsoever. I do find that all the automated features, like returns you can submit yourself, were easy to do. But a live person to talk to was not as easy as I'd hoped.
Please note nothing beats buying quality jewelry from a reputable sellers, whether that's live sellers (like on youtube!) or a trusted wholesaler, etc. I will absolutely not make a habit of buying reseallables from Temu. This was a one off video just to see what they have to offer, and to let anyone watching know what they can expect. For me, the service after the sale is as important as the sales experience itself, and in that, small business sellers beat the big guys every single time.
I definitely DO support buying local and from US based sellers where possible. I do, however, understand that sometimes life doesn't ((literally)) afford people the ability to do that. Where applicable, I also like to be thrifty :) and that's where Temu comes in for the jewelry world; you can get some nice things at affordable prices. These are far from heirloom pieces, but something pretty and affordable, anyway.
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All Comments (21)
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Here's another metal testing video you might enjoy 😊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knF_w_UTK8s&list=PLUIEnhOBz_kb_UCava7E-Mf3FoU-QyEzT&index=5 Here's a similar video on Shein rings ☺: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbLXh78ESZ4&t=7s
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One thing i can say about temu. You get some interesting jewelry. They are different from the retail stores. Ross, DDS discount. Marshalls. The way they are made are very soothing to the eye as opposed to what you may find at the retail stores that will cost way more than 1.00 or cheaper. It will cost more.
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On the website if I want to look at something specific I would put it on a separate tab so I can have the main page where I was. So it doesn't do the automatic refresh as often. But on the app it refreshes a lot and it does it when I view something and go back to the page.
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I was thinking the exact same thing about the bezel on the bigger ring! Great video and I look forward to more!
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Good job. Glad that their stuff is real. I have purchased many items from Temu. My problem is with the plated stuff…causes my ear lope to swell. But their rings are awesome.
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Thanks! They are way better quality then I thought they'd be. Very pretty. Too late for Christmas. Just right for valentines day ! Happy holidays !
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After getting into buying second hand solid gold jewellery. I've since found out that some stamps on jewellery can be totally fake. I'm glad yours are legit sterling silver. 🎉
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Great video!! I have wondered if the sterling was actually sterling! I have ordered many pieces from Temu and for the most part, they are exactly as described. Thanks
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I had no reason to suspect that the sterling silver items were fake. Sterling silver isn't that pricey. When buying off of temu and any website, really, you have to check the description to find what kind of material the jewelry is. Anything saying "alloy" means it's only plated and will start to turn your finger green after the plating wears off, which happens quickly with cheap jewelry. If you don't want your jewelry to turn coppery and leave green stains, then only buy jewelry that is sterling silver or stainless steel.
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Thanks for the video. I would’ve liked to see you scratch and test something you know wasn’t silver just for comparison. Thanks.
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Can you do a video on the 3/5/10 carat moissanite rings? I love mine
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China stamps .925 when it's NOT .925 so don't assume its sterling based on where it comes from alone. Good idea to always test! Thanks for the great video.
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I'm not sure if you're using a different type of acid, but I'm pretty sure it's actually supposed to turn red if it's real.
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Ive wondered about their moonstone so im glad to know at least some is real. Also the flying goat 🐐🪽 ring is great!😂
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thank u,,,this is the kind of videos i want to see when people are buying cheap jewelry...I am buying all the jewelry u tested here...thank u so much. please do for gold jewelry on shein and Temu too...
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Jewelry etc they do have jewelry necklaces that are 9.25 sterling silver which means it's plated but even my Pandora bracelet I got years ago with all the little terms are also 9.25 sterling silver which means silver plating and that's pretty good because I do have a favorite necklace I have literally wore this necklace for 3 weeks straight did not take it off it did not fade or tarnish you can easily clean them up with a little warm water and Dawn dish soap but only the 9.25 sterling silver
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That is super interesting! Thank you for the video! I've got alot to learn with all the new apps and things. ❤❤
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Every ring I have ordered is either silver over copper or silver over brass, all marked 925. I took a nail file to mine, I had 6.
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Just came across this video and I looked up the mushroom earrings bought them 😂
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You always have to read the description read what it says the metals actually are which if you scroll down it'll have that and also always read the reviews I have never gone wrong when I did all that❤
