I’ve acquired a few pieces of Quince jewelry. So it’s time for a review! All the pieces I’m writing about are 14K gold or gold vermeil because I’m in that gold jewelry stage of life. I don’t know about you, but when I was younger, I was all about silver jewelry and then somewhere in my mid-thirties I started to gravitate towards gold.

What’s the difference between 14K and gold vermeil?

14K is considered a type of solid gold. However, pure gold (24K) is too soft to wear, so gold jewelry is an alloy with other metals. 14K is 58.5% gold. Gold vermeil is gold plating over a base of sterling silver. Gold vermeil is higher-quality than something that’s just gold-plated as it’s a thicker layer of gold. However, even with the thicker layer, it can still be susceptible to wear and tarnishing. 14K jewelry is more durable and won’t tarnish, but gold vermeil is more affordable.

Is Quince Jewelry Ethical?

On their sustainability page, Quince has a logo for Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). RJC is the global standards-setting organization for the jewelry and watch industry for responsible sourcing throughout the entire supply chain. However, I’ve noticed that not every jewelry listing has this designation on it. So the answer to the question seems dependent on the item, and a maybe in general for the brand.

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Rings

14K Gold Diamond Scatter Ring – One crappy thing about gaining weight is that my engagement ring and wedding band don’t fit anymore. While I ponder whether to get them resized, I decided to look for something lovely to wear on my left ring finger for now. I adore the asymmetrical scatter design of this ring. It’s visually interesting, but there’s still something classic about it. I’ve been wearing this for over a year and a half with no issues. (Though I am careful with my rings in that I don’t wear them at the gym or in the shower.)

14K Gold Gemstone Baguette Bar Band – This currently only comes with blue sapphires, but was also available in emerald when I snagged it. This ring feels a little fat, if that makes any sense. I’m more aware that I’m wearing it than with other rings because of how wide the setting needs to be to accommodate eight stones. You can see in the second photo that the stones are not all the same height. The one that is second from the right is shorter than the others. Which is fine. I don’t expect things from nature to be the same exact size. But I can’t help but think that a smaller brand would pay more attention to ensuring the stones are of similar height. I’ve had this for over a year, wear it a few times a week, and so far it’s held up. However, in one review, a customer says their ring lasted just a year, and then two stones fell out!

14k Gold Baguette Gemstone with Diamonds Ring – This ring is dainty. It was a little thinner and the gemstone more petite than I was expecting. But I do like it. It has a low profile, which is nice if you’re looking for something that won’t get in the way. While it’s pretty on its own, I’m tempted to get some other rings to stack with it.

All of these rings, by the way, I found true to size.

Earrings

Ridge Half Huggie Hoops – These are 18K gold vermeil over sterling silver. Quince claims these are tarnish resistant. The push backs feel secure. Lightweight, minimalist, and shiny. The ridges add texture, which makes them a bit more interesting. Instantly makes me look more polished.

U Hoops – Another pair in 18K gold vermeil, this time in recycled gold (and without the claim that they’re tarnish resistant). I was attracted to these earrings by their modern, minimalist shape. I like how they hinge shut and don’t leave any gaps. As someone who never stopped masking in public spaces, this makes these more accident-proof. (I have totally sent an earring flying when the elastic on my mask caught an earring back.) I find them pretty lightweight. My sister, though, finds the curved post a bit difficult to deal with. It’s thicker than straight earrings posts, and she says they hurt her ears a little, though that hasn’t stopped her from wearing them. I find them comfortable, though. They’re the perfect every day earrings for me.

Mini Topaz Pearl Sparkle Climber Earrings – These disappeared from the site for a while, but I saw just today that they’re back. And I’m glad because I’d like to recommend them. Of course I love these. They’ve got that scattered design going on that I’m fond of. These 18K gold vermeil earrings feature four topaz stones that catch the light. The addition of a pearl lends them a classy feel.

Hammered Hoops – I haven’t personally tried these medium hoops, but my sister of the more sensitive ears got these and she loves them. They’re lightweight and go with everything. These are her every day earrings.

Necklaces

Bold Paperchain Clip Necklace – I didn’t personally try this 18K gold vermeil necklace, priced at $100, but my friend did. She reports that it doesn’t wear well. “It’s been six months and it’s already looking less gold.”

14K Gold  Paperclip Chain Necklace – My friend has upgraded to this necklace which is much pricier, but of course, higher quality. It comes in difference widths and lengths, ranging from $248 to $628. It is also the only item on this list so far with the RJC designation. She’s happier with it.

Is Quince Jewelry Worth It?

Overall, I’m pleased so far with my Quince jewelry. The 14K Gold Diamond Scatter Ring is my favorite. I just love looking at it. It’s a little unusual for a Quince offering in that it has a more interesting design. The other pieces are more simple or classic. If you’re looking for minimal jewelry, I think Quince does it well.

So far, the quality seems good. But at most I’ve been wearing these pieces for a year and a half. We’ll see how they wear, and I’ll report back if there are any issues.

Is Quince jewelry a good value? I think that depends on the piece. I’m not an expert by any means when it comes to fine jewelry, but it seems like Quince is competing with Mejuri, and of course Quince offers lower prices because that’s what they do. A 14k diamond pave slim signet ring at Mejuri goes for $448 while a similar-looking ring at Quince costs $250. Similarly, the Mejuri U hoops with pave diamonds is $398 while the Quince version is half the price at $198. Perhaps Mejuri is higher quality; I haven’t tried the brand. Both of these products from both brands are ethical. (These Quince items have RJC designation.) One difference is that the Mejuri pieces are made from recycled gold.

I’ve noticed prices going up at Quince across many categories, but especially with gold jewelry, perhaps due to a combination of the rising price of gold and the addition of tariffs. For example, the 14K Gold Baguette Gemstone with Diamonds Ring was around $120 when I bought it 10 months ago, and it’s now $50 more.

But even with the price increase, Quince has the most competitive prices when it comes to minimal fine jewelry. I know I’ll be keeping my eye on the jewelry section to see what catches my eye next.