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#331
SmokieDragon said:
Yes, I am disappointed. One day, I just noticed that they looked so dark and realised that they had completely changed colour. That is the problem with 18k - it's not pure gold and probably this one had too much copper added to it. I've had some darkening of 18k gold on other brands but not large areas (ie not the whole thing!) which could be rubbed off with a jewellery cloth that I got FOC from a jade shop in this region. I don't think I will be buying any more FOPE earrings though I love the Panorama ones.
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I’ll be steering clear too then for this reason - if I bought Fope earrings they would be in yellow gold. How disappointing for you :sad: I hope this doesn’t happen to any other yellow gold pieces. It will be interesting to see what Fope say when you send the earrings for repair.
 
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#332
SmokieDragon said:
Looking beautiful! :biggrin: Glad you managed to get good prices too for your pieces.

I can only wear my Prima ring on my middle fingers and thumbs comfortably. It's too loose on my ring finger and too tight on my index finger - a dimple and some soreness results. Sometimes I do feel like I should have gone for the Vendome one since it was only £20 more, had more gold and could be worn on more fingers including the ring finger but it didn't match my bracelet and earrings LOL!
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Thank you! I had thought about selling the white gold Solo but am so glad I didn’t. I just needed to wear it more. I want to get an Eka bracelet or necklace now in yellow gold and then I think I am done. I love some of the ring designs but I don’t think they suit my sausage fingers, lol!

Yes, am really pleased about the prices I got for the pieces I moved on. I wasn’t sure about how much they would offer as Fope isn’t hugely well known here but for one of the rings I pretty much got back what I had spent!

Ha ha, I don’t blame you for wanting your pieces to match! I’m already thinking that when I eventually get an Eka necklace (still dreaming of the one I linked to above) I would get an Eka bracelet to match!
 
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#333
Onebagtoomany said:
I’ll be steering clear too then for this reason - if I bought Fope earrings they would be in yellow gold. How disappointing for you :sad: I hope this doesn’t happen to any other yellow gold pieces. It will be interesting to see what Fope say when you send the earrings for repair.
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So far so good (touch wood!) for my YG Prima ring, Prima bracelet and Eka Tiny bracelet. I wear the ring once a week while the bracelets are daily staples. I wore my earrings about 2-3 times a week as they were my go-to earrings for when I was pressed for time or just wanted to wear something nice and secure
 
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SmokieDragon said:
So far so good (touch wood!) for my YG Prima ring, Prima bracelet and Eka Tiny bracelet. I wear the ring once a week while the bracelets are daily staples. I wore my earrings about 2-3 times a week as they were my go-to earrings for when I was pressed for time or just wanted to wear something nice and secure
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That’s good they have held up well. I still have a Prima necklace in YG, Solo bracelets x2 in YG and WG and Eka Tiny bracelet in YG and would say the quality has been outstanding so far.
 
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SmokieDragon said:
Yes, I am disappointed. One day, I just noticed that they looked so dark and realised that they had completely changed colour. That is the problem with 18k - it's not pure gold and probably this one had too much copper added to it. I've had some darkening of 18k gold on other brands but not large areas (ie not the whole thing!) which could be rubbed off with a jewellery cloth that I got FOC from a jade shop in this region. I don't think I will be buying any more FOPE earrings though I love the Panorama ones.
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I am very surprised that your Fope earrings have discoloured. As far as I am concerned Fope products & quality control are among the highest in the industry. You say 'that is the problem with 18k', however, there is no problem with 18k gold; the alloy is perfectly stable & should not discolour. The amount of copper will determine the finished colour of the gold, but will have no bearing on how it changes over time. In my experience (jewellery retail,) the only reason !8k yellow gold will discolour is if it is subjected to chemical contamination ie. perfume, hairspray or deodorant. There is simply no other way in my opinion for the discolouration to occur. It will be very interesting to hear what Fope have to say when they examine your earrings. I'm sure your issue will be resolved to your satisfaction.
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Stewartmac1 said:
I am very surprised that your Fope earrings have discoloured. As far as I am concerned Fope products & quality control are among the highest in the industry. You say 'that is the problem with 18k', however, there is no problem with 18k gold; the alloy is perfectly stable & should not discolour. The amount of copper will determine the finished colour of the gold, but will have no bearing on how it changes over time. In my experience (jewellery retail,) the only reason !8k yellow gold will discolour is if it is subjected to chemical contamination ie. perfume, hairspray or deodorant. There is simply no other way in my opinion for the discolouration to occur. It will be very interesting to hear what Fope have to say when they examine your earrings. I'm sure your issue will be resolved to your satisfaction.
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Well I don't use perfume or hairspray. My deodorant is roll-on. My YG ring and 2 YG bracelets have been fine but these earrings are something else. I think there is always a dud/lemon out of every manufactured batch. Happens in cars so not inconceivable for it to happen with jewellery too. *fond memories of my Lexus lemon

Oh, love your FOPEs :D
 
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I’ve had a bit of an overhaul of my jewellery and moved on some pieces which I wasn’t wearing/no longer felt suited me. Of my Fope jewellery my Prima necklace and bracelet in yellow gold, Prima ring in yellow gold, Solo ring in yellow gold and Solo bracelet in white gold have all been sold.

I want to use the funds to finally buy an Eka necklace in yellow gold but am a bit scared to spend so much without being able to try it on first. Does anyone have this necklace or a similar one in terms of thickness? Is it easy to wear with everyday outfits?

I have also been looking at the Eka Tiny line which is much cheaper, but am worried that it might be a bit insubstantial for the still not inconsiderable price.

Any thoughts would be welcomed!

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Onebagtoomany said:
I’ve had a bit of an overhaul of my jewellery and moved on some pieces which I wasn’t wearing/no longer felt suited me. Of my Fope jewellery my Prima necklace and bracelet in yellow gold, Prima ring in yellow gold, Solo ring in yellow gold and Solo bracelet in white gold have all been sold.

I want to use the funds to finally buy an Eka necklace in yellow gold but am a bit scared to spend so much without being able to try it on first. Does anyone have this necklace or a similar one in terms of thickness? Is it easy to wear with everyday outfits?

I have also been looking at the Eka Tiny line which is much cheaper, but am worried that it might be a bit insubstantial for the still not inconsiderable price.

Any thoughts would be welcomed!

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That's a stunning necklace! Did you sell your things on ebay?
 
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Onebagtoomany said:
I’ve had a bit of an overhaul of my jewellery and moved on some pieces which I wasn’t wearing/no longer felt suited me. Of my Fope jewellery my Prima necklace and bracelet in yellow gold, Prima ring in yellow gold, Solo ring in yellow gold and Solo bracelet in white gold have all been sold.

I want to use the funds to finally buy an Eka necklace in yellow gold but am a bit scared to spend so much without being able to try it on first. Does anyone have this necklace or a similar one in terms of thickness? Is it easy to wear with everyday outfits?

I have also been looking at the Eka Tiny line which is much cheaper, but am worried that it might be a bit insubstantial for the still not inconsiderable price.

Any thoughts would be welcomed!

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I will model my Eka Tiny necklace for u tmrw. It’s not insubstantial. I’ve tried on a necklace like the one in this picture in the boutique. The look was too thick for me
 
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