DAVID YURMAN lovers, show your stacks!

[Tygriss]

Hi everyone
Does anyone here have this item by DY. So the gold on this item is bonded gold and not solid gold.
http://www.davidyurman.com/products...html?lpos=PLP-61&item=bc0132 s8zzz&source=plp

I saw that recently! Very disappointing. James Avery has a similar looking bracelet. It has smaller links but all solid gold and solid silver for less than $700.

This must be a new thing, though. I don't recall seeing bonded gold when I first started buying DY.

 

[Tygriss]

How do David Yurman silver bangles fare against the elements ie lotions, oils, etc. I am not extremely familiar with silver jewelry. Pretty bracelets btw

Hi Bambiee! I bought my first piece 10 yrs ago and wear it daily. It has held up well clanging around on my desk at work, on my arm rest as I shift gears (manual drive car) and with moisturizing lotions, perfumes, sunblock, dishwashing liquid, baby drool, pug sneezes, cat sneezes, etc.

 

[uhpharm01]

I saw that recently! Very disappointing. James Avery has a similar looking bracelet. It has smaller links but all solid gold and solid silver for less than $700.

This must be a new thing, though. I don't recall seeing bonded gold when I first started buying DY.

I agree. And the DY SA Won't tell you about this either. I just happened to see it in the website

 

[Tygriss]

I agree. And the DY SA Won't tell you about this either. I just happened to see it in the website

I also had to tell a friend that some DY turquoise pieces are actually reconstituted turquoise. Meaning ground up and reformed stones.

 

[uhpharm01]

I also had to tell a friend that some DY turquoise pieces are actually reconstituted turquoise. Meaning ground up and reformed stones.

😳 Oh goodness. That interesting.

 

[uhpharm01]

I also had to tell a friend that some DY turquoise pieces are actually reconstituted turquoise. Meaning ground up and reformed stones.

Here's a link to another thread here on the forum.
http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/for-those-considering-buying-david-yurman-291882.html

 

[Barn owl]

Hi everyone
Does anyone here have this item by DY. So the gold on this item is bonded gold and not solid gold.
http://www.davidyurman.com/products...html?lpos=PLP-61&item=bc0132 s8zzz&source=plp

What kills me is that the gold-bonded one is $1,500, while the all-sterling one is $450. Over $1,000 upcharge for gold plating??

 

[uhpharm01]

What kills me is that the gold-bonded one is $1,500, while the all-sterling one is $450. Over $1,000 upcharge for gold plating??

I agree!!

 

[uhpharm01]

What kills me is that the gold-bonded one is $1,500, while the all-sterling one is $450. Over $1,000 upcharge for gold plating??

I had called the customer service line about this and they said the reason why they did this was because the silver was more durable than the gold. She said that the gold wasn't as durable. 😡

 

[lovemelon]

Hey Gals, I just bought a piece from ebay and now Im second guessing myself whether or not it's fake. I own a few pieces, but not from the line that I bought from ebay... :C anyone have any success stories from ebay to quell my worries?

 

[Christofle]

I had called the customer service line about this and they said the reason why they did this was because the silver was more durable than the gold. She said that the gold wasn't as durable. 😡

That's certainly an interesting spin on metallurgy.

 

[cmars]

You could have one of the online authenticater take a look at it. Hopefully that will put your mind at ease. I know exactly how you feel!

 

[phillj12]

What kills me is that the gold-bonded one is $1,500, while the all-sterling one is $450. Over $1,000 upcharge for gold plating??

I agree it's absurd, but I really love that bracelet.

 

[DreamingBeauty]

I can't believe DY two tone items are gold plated and not solid gold, that is crazy for the prices they charge! I am fine with gold plating for cheap jewelry that is less than $50 or so but not at DY premium prices. I was also amazed they are selling aluminum bracelets now for $250!

 

[outlawtw]

Yes! I have some authentic pieces from eBay. As with any other brand, hallmarks change, styles change slightly, etc. It's quite possible that you just have an older piece. Modeling pics?