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twigski · May 9th, 2008, 01:35 PM

Ladies when it comes to jewelry what do you consider a total knockoff of a designer piece & what is a "inspired" by piece?

For me I consider anything that looks similar to one of the distinguishing designs such as Cartier's screw motif & many of the items that look like the VCA alhambra a total KO. For some reason items that look like Tiffany's diamonds by the yard it's more of an inspired item rather than a KO to me. This is JMO & I'm sure many will disagree w/me

I'd like to get your input.

Compass Rose · May 9th, 2008, 01:38 PM

I would say that "knock-off" would have to have the designer logo written all over it in some way or fashion. "Inspired" can just copy the look without attesting to be that particular designer. Inspiration happens all the time.

dmitchell15 · May 9th, 2008, 01:42 PM

I think for jewelry it is very hard because it is not like the designer's name would be on the imitation piece. There are so many similar pieces of jewelry that I think it would be too hard to tell for the normal buyer. I know for myself, when it comes to jeweler I want the best value, best look, and the real deal. It is not like purses where there are blatant fakes/imitations.

gemruby41 · May 9th, 2008, 02:02 PM

Speaking of inspired by, I have seen so many David Yurman imitations at my job. Yesterday a lady was selling them, and today someone else was selling them. Eventhough they look similar, they do not come close to the real deal. I would rather have one real piece than many fake ones.

fashion16 · May 10th, 2008, 12:20 PM

ITA!!!^^^^^
I was at TJ Maxx yesterday and I saw a ton of DY "inspired" rings, necklaces and earrings. They look horrible!

May 9th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#1
twigski OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 548	knockoff vs inspired by.. Ladies when it comes to jewelry what do you consider a total knockoff of a designer piece & what is a "inspired" by piece? For me I consider anything that looks similar to one of the distinguishing designs such as Cartier's screw motif & many of the items that look like the VCA alhambra a total KO. For some reason items that look like Tiffany's diamonds by the yard it's more of an inspired item rather than a KO to me. This is JMO & I'm sure many will disagree w/me I'd like to get your input.
twigski OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 548

May 9th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#2
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,626	Re: knockoff vs inspired by.. I would say that "knock-off" would have to have the designer logo written all over it in some way or fashion. "Inspired" can just copy the look without attesting to be that particular designer. Inspiration happens all the time.
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May 9th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#3
dmitchell15 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,639	Re: knockoff vs inspired by.. I think for jewelry it is very hard because it is not like the designer's name would be on the imitation piece. There are so many similar pieces of jewelry that I think it would be too hard to tell for the normal buyer. I know for myself, when it comes to jeweler I want the best value, best look, and the real deal. It is not like purses where there are blatant fakes/imitations.
dmitchell15 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,639

May 9th, 2008, 02:02 PM	#4
gemruby41 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 4,810	Re: knockoff vs inspired by.. Speaking of inspired by, I have seen so many David Yurman imitations at my job. Yesterday a lady was selling them, and today someone else was selling them. Eventhough they look similar, they do not come close to the real deal. I would rather have one real piece than many fake ones.

May 10th, 2008, 12:20 PM	#5
fashion16 Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,018	Re: knockoff vs inspired by.. ITA!!!^^^^^ I was at TJ Maxx yesterday and I saw a ton of DY "inspired" rings, necklaces and earrings. They look horrible!
fashion16 Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,018

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