I get it. You see a cool piece of men’s jewelry online. Maybe it is a chunky chain or a bold statement ring, like the vintage red crystal ring I saw. It looks great in the photos and the price is amazing. You click ‘buy’ without thinking.
Big mistake. That’s how I ended up with a piece of metal that turned green in two weeks. I made these mistakes so you don't have to. Buying quality trendy necklaces for men or rings is easy if you avoid these five fails.
I wanted that big, wild red crystal ring. I found one for $12.99. I told myself it was a steal. I bought it because I wanted to save money.
This is the biggest error. Super cheap jewelry is cheap for a reason. They use thin plating over the cheapest base metal they can find. If the price seems too good to be true, it is.
The thin silver finish on my cheap ring rubbed off almost instantly. Within a week, the metal underneath started to show. It looked brassy and terrible. The piece was ruined.
Low-Quality Result I Suffered:
When you buy trendy necklaces for men or chunky rings, you need durability. The piece must stand up to daily life. If the seller does not list the material clearly, assume it is junk metal.
I ignored the material details on my purchase. I just assumed it was fine. Within a few days, the metal started to react with my skin. My finger turned a lovely shade of green. This usually happens when cheap copper or nickel is used.
What to look for: You need metal that is tough and skin-safe.
Ads are slick. The official product photo of the vintage red crystal ring looked huge and vibrant. The crystal looked deep and polished. It was perfect.