I’ve tried dozens of 14-24K gold plated jewelry brands. Here’s how Sachelle Collective measures up with a review of quality, style assortment, and packaging (aka gift-ability).
So there are suddenly 284,398 real gold plated and vermeil jewelry brands on the market. Not sure where to start?
First, here is some good info to have on Sachelle as a brand. Sachelle is a fairly young brand born in 2020.
They specialize in gold plated and gold filled jewelry designed to make a certain level of “fine jewelry” attainable to many.
The jewelry designs are inspired around longevity and a sense of timelessness, making them a brand that is good for those seeking versatility in their jewelry designs.
I selected two necklaces for this Sachelle Collective review: A freshwater pearl choker with a 14K gold plated clasp and bead, and a birth flower and birth charm necklace that’s 14K gold filled.
Since their arrival, I’ve found both pieces to be extremely versatile, matching with literally everything in my wardrobe for the season from occasion wear to everyday athleisure basics.
They add a really delicate, feminine touch to each outfit, without being overdone.
Sachelle also emphasizes the use of ethical materials and sourcing for conscious shoppers trying to make better decisions with their purchases.
Some of their most used materials include:
- 14K gold plated with brass base metal
- 14K gold filled with brass base metal
- Fresh water pearls
- Cubic Zirconia
In regards to quality, Sachelle boasts a “rigorous 30 days test wear” before hitting the consumer market.
If you tend to wear your jewelry overnight, through showers, rain and shine like I do, a wear test is pretty important when making purchasing decisions. So is quality of the gold plating.
Not sure what the difference is? I did a little research on gold plating vs. vermeil and gold filled… here’s some really helpful info I found.
- Gold plated: A thin layer of gold over a base metal
- Gold vermeil: A medium layer of gold over sterling silver
- Gold filled: A thick layer of gold over a base metal
- Solid gold: Solid gold throughout jewelry piece
While Sachelle isn’t what I would classify as “fine jewelry” (solid gold), the pieces which are gold filled should stand up to years of wear.
During my communication with the brand, they specified that most of their jewelry is “14k gold-filled, which contains approximately 3-5% real solid gold”.
I’ve worked with brands that offer gold plated and vermeil pieces in the past, and after a few years of heavy wear, you can notice some signs of wear. If you’re curious how Sachelle stands up compared to other brands I’ve tried, bookmark this page and check back and I’ll give an update on my real life wear experience.
In regards to packaging, Sachelle Collective gets a 10/10 for their price range.
The box is basic with a neat white label. Inside you’ll find tissue wrapped individual jewelry boxes each with a black velvet base and a creamy faux suede dust bag.
A really nice presentation if you’re buying this jewelry as a gift.
Want to know where you can find them? You probably missed their pop-up store in Hong Kong, but the good news is you can shop Sachelle Collective Jewelry online, and discover their brand for yourself.
I hope you found this Sachelle Collective review helpful in your buying journey!
In accordance with the FTC regulations for Influencers, this post features gifted items from Sachelle Collective. All thoughts, comments and musings are made of my own opinion and honest, personal experience with the products reviewed or mentioned. I hope you’ve found this post informational and inspiring!
