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PrincessGina · Mar 18th, 2008, 11:06 AM

Hi everyone. I have seen some jewellery on sale and was wondering if any of you could tell me what the quality of CC Skye and Kenneth JL is like? Is it worth the money? Are you better off getting real gold instead of plated? Ive seen the CC buckle bracelet and leather wrap and the KJL pendants in the sale if that helps.

thanks xx

Accessorize*me · Mar 18th, 2008, 11:26 AM

The "Gold" of Kenneth Jay Lane tarnishes/darkens, but I still feel it is good value for its price. A lot of his designs were made in real Gold/Enamel initially, but is now 'plated' so as to be more accessible price wise to a larger customer base.

I have only recently purchased CC Skye bracelet so I cannot comment on the endurance, but it is very well-made with a good finish. Given their price and the rising 18Kt/24Kt Gold Prices, what you could get with the same amount for a 'real' gold piece would probably be rather tiny and have a lot less 'oomph' IMO!

Bride2B · Mar 19th, 2008, 12:32 AM

I have that same cc skye black leather with gold chain bracelet as seen on nicole richie...do you know which one I mean?

Anyway, I have had it for over a year & it is holding up great! Good value considering I get sooo many compliments on it & it was only $120 I think.

What pieces are you interested in?

OneNJen · Mar 19th, 2008, 02:33 PM

I never sold CC Skye, but I have heard mixed opinions about its durability.

Are you talking about the CC skye bracelet that looks almost like the vita bangles?

The vita with the hexagons are on sale at Bloomies...

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...e_with_Hexagon

On the other hand, I've sold KJL. His pieces are beautifully trendy and oh so popular.

Like all costume jewelry, it isn't going to stay pristine forever. I would buy a necklace or earrings before you buy somethihng that is going to get a lot of wear and tear like a bracelet or a ring.

VPS · Mar 19th, 2008, 04:32 PM

KJL holds up very well and has a great resale/vintage value. Can't speak for CC Skye but I have been eyeing some of her stuff.

shoptfs · Mar 19th, 2008, 04:56 PM

i have 3 KJL animal print enamel bangles, no tarnishing or any change in color...holds up well!

PrincessGina · Mar 19th, 2008, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Bride2B

I have that same cc skye black leather with gold chain bracelet as seen on nicole richie...do you know which one I mean?

Anyway, I have had it for over a year & it is holding up great! Good value considering I get sooo many compliments on it & it was only $120 I think.

What pieces are you interested in?

Yes thats the one I have seen on sale but in a different colour! I was tempted to get the double wrap black leather one too but thats not on sale. The KJL pieces that I have seen in the sale are some coin earrings and the strawberry pendants - all different colours oh and a couple of bangles.

PrincessGina · Mar 19th, 2008, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by JENNIFERDS

I never sold CC Skye, but I have heard mixed opinions about its durability.

Are you talking about the CC skye bracelet that looks almost like the vita bangles?

The vita with the hexagons are on sale at Bloomies...

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...e_with_Hexagon

On the other hand, I've sold KJL. His pieces are beautifully trendy and oh so popular.

Like all costume jewelry, it isn't going to stay pristine forever. I would buy a necklace or earrings before you buy somethihng that is going to get a lot of wear and tear like a bracelet or a ring.

I know what ones you mean but i am thinking about the buckle with the different coloured enamel or just plain silver/gold:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1994_216273189

shopitdropit · Mar 7th, 2009, 01:15 AM

I love the CC Skye double wrap bracelet, and the hinge bracelet!
They seem to hold up very well

lily25 · Mar 7th, 2009, 07:22 AM

I only own KJL, it's trendy and affordable. Haven't noticed any tarnishing though.

Mar 18th, 2008, 11:06 AM	#1
PrincessGina OP Member Joined: May 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,412	CC Skye and Kenneth Jay Lane Hi everyone. I have seen some jewellery on sale and was wondering if any of you could tell me what the quality of CC Skye and Kenneth JL is like? Is it worth the money? Are you better off getting real gold instead of plated? Ive seen the CC buckle bracelet and leather wrap and the KJL pendants in the sale if that helps. thanks xx

Mar 18th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#2
Accessorize*me There's no ugly girl Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Blissful amidst Bling and Booties Posts: 3,220	Re: CC Skye and Kenneth Jay Lane The "Gold" of Kenneth Jay Lane tarnishes/darkens, but I still feel it is good value for its price. A lot of his designs were made in real Gold/Enamel initially, but is now 'plated' so as to be more accessible price wise to a larger customer base. I have only recently purchased CC Skye bracelet so I cannot comment on the endurance, but it is very well-made with a good finish. Given their price and the rising 18Kt/24Kt Gold Prices, what you could get with the same amount for a 'real' gold piece would probably be rather tiny and have a lot less 'oomph' IMO!
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Mar 19th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#3
Bride2B Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 233	Re: CC Skye and Kenneth Jay Lane I have that same cc skye black leather with gold chain bracelet as seen on nicole richie...do you know which one I mean? Anyway, I have had it for over a year & it is holding up great! Good value considering I get sooo many compliments on it & it was only $120 I think. What pieces are you interested in?
Bride2B Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 233

Mar 19th, 2008, 02:33 PM	#4
OneNJen <-- Changed user ID Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 235	Re: CC Skye and Kenneth Jay Lane I never sold CC Skye, but I have heard mixed opinions about its durability. Are you talking about the CC skye bracelet that looks almost like the vita bangles? The vita with the hexagons are on sale at Bloomies... http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...e_with_Hexagon On the other hand, I've sold KJL. His pieces are beautifully trendy and oh so popular. Like all costume jewelry, it isn't going to stay pristine forever. I would buy a necklace or earrings before you buy somethihng that is going to get a lot of wear and tear like a bracelet or a ring.

Mar 19th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#5
VPS Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 487	Re: CC Skye and Kenneth Jay Lane KJL holds up very well and has a great resale/vintage value. Can't speak for CC Skye but I have been eyeing some of her stuff.

Mar 19th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#6
shoptfs Fashion Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,290	Re: CC Skye and Kenneth Jay Lane i have 3 KJL animal print enamel bangles, no tarnishing or any change in color...holds up well!
shoptfs Fashion Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,290

Mar 7th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#9
shopitdropit Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 10	I love the CC Skye double wrap bracelet, and the hinge bracelet! They seem to hold up very well

Mar 7th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#10
lily25 ♥.Blessed & Happy.♥ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Athens Posts: 2,822	I only own KJL, it's trendy and affordable. Haven't noticed any tarnishing though.
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