I still love and wear my Foundrae pieces but probably won’t buy any more unless I can find them at a significant discount. The pricing is incredibly high and you can find comparable designs for much less.
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I LOVE my over-sized mixed clip chain. I was somewhat resistant bc of the price, which I found to be outrageous, and the weight. It’s super heavy. I thought it was overpriced (and I still think so), but I’ve honestly not found another chain I like as much. (I’ve also looked at everything from antique watch fob type chains to comparable ones from Temple St. Claire and many other designers and independent jewelry shops. I also shop at Briony Raymond, who sells this genre of jewelry herself, and I looked there. I couldn’t believe it was so hard to find a fabulous chain, but there you go. The others just were not quite ‘me.’ Which is a personal thing. I also think it’s the chain that makes the necklace and the look so special, and not the specific medallions. JMO though. If you are fortunate enough to find the perfect chain and adore the medallions, that’s great! It’s just I find the medallions extremely overpriced, even more so than the chain, and Foundrae charges for everything including the push connections that allow you to move the charms around easily.
I’m just as happy wearing non Foundrae pieces on the chain, and TSC, Verdura, BR, VCA and many other designers do a version of the charms. I believe that the Foundrae site has a section where the Founder talks about the charms she has collected that inspire her medallions too, and the staff at Foundrae also encourages the customer to individualize their necklace. They also loved the look when I came back and tried it on with my own pieces. (Shown in my earlier post above) I will say that I was not really fond of the service and retail experience at the Foundrae boutique, and once they have you on their customer list, they are persistent. Like @Onebagtoomany, I don’t think I will buy more from them. But, I wear my necklace a lot, sometimes daily, and I always get compliments. I live in NY, and I see a lot of VCA, Cartier, but not much of the kind of things I wear, including Foundrae.
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I’m currently interested in purchasing some of the medallions but am considering a chain from Etsy or a jeweller instead. I just can’t believe the chain pricing.
Did you ever buy something? I am so tempted by Foundrae but between the cost and my belief it will be out of fashion in a couple of years...
I didn’t. I still have my eye on them but had to pause due to some personal matters popping up.
I have 2 foundrae gemstone medallions. This citrine and the green prasiolite heart. I love them both. I thought about getting a black or brown leather chord necklace to wear them on which I thought would be really cute for summer. If anyone knows where to get a good quality chord necklace please LMK! 🫶
I’m looking for a chain comparable to the Foundrae medium belcher. Same weight but without the insane markup. Anyone have any ideas where I can find ?
Question for the Foundrae experts! I am wanting to get this zodiaque pendant from VCA, but I want the chain to have more of a presence than the VCA trace chain.
Would a Foundrae chain work / look good with this? Which one do you think would be best? I was thinking either the small open belcher chain, medium open belcher chain or refined open clip chain. Also, do the chains have jump rings? i.e. if I get a 22” chain, is there an option to wear it shorter?
Would a Foundrae chain work / look good with this? Which one do you think would be best? I was thinking either the small open belcher chain, medium open belcher chain or refined open clip chain. Also, do the chains have jump rings? i.e. if I get a 22” chain, is there an option to wear it shorter?
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The medium belcher for sure!
I have had my eye on it, here’s a picture they sent me for your reference ✨
Thank you so much for sharing! I do like the look of this one!
Contemplating my next Foundrae piece. I'm in love with the brand and really into necklaces lately. I have 5 of their gemstone medallions (4 of the pears and one of the gemstone hearts). I'm thinking of adding the butterfly wings with my initial. Do you think its better with an annex or the jump ring? If anyone has the pave annex is it worth it or are the diamonds not that noticeable? https://foundrae.com/products/initial-butterfly-wings-medium-medallion?_pos=1&_sid=029c20468&_ss=r
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What did you end up buying for a chain? I am having the same issue and came across your comment in this forum... I plan to buy a Foundrae pendant but get a chain elsewhere....