Premier Designs Jewelry Consumer Reviews - Page 2

I have purchased a lot of Premier Designs Jewelry over the past several years, through attending parties, being a Hostess for parties, and from eBay sellers. Unfortunately, I would have to say that I have been disappointed with the overall quality of the jewelry. I love the high-fashion designs and the opportunity to view the latest trends in fashion jewelry, and the sales reps are generally motivated, reputable, and knowledgeable about the jewelry line. They seem to genuinely believe in the product and the company.

I don't believe that there is any scam involved with this company as far as the sales reps are concerned, and the company itself has been in business - and from what I have read, debt-free -since 1985. That said, the actually quality of the jewelry varies tremendously between each piece in the product lines. I have had several pieces of jewelry break (links, clasps, lines of beads) before I even had the chance to wear it, and some of it tarnished easily with normal wear - by this, I mean normal wear for high-end fashion jewelry, not worn every day or even every week.

I have been greatly disappointed, because I LOVE the jewelry and just wish it would hold up better! Even with the company golden guarantee, it is often not convenient to return it to the company for a replacement, and if you buy a discontinued piece on eBay, the golden guarantee does not apply because the sellers are not - or are no longer - representing Premier Designs.

Considering that each representative who sells Premier Designs makes a 50% profit on each piece of jewelry, it's easy to see the necessity to have it manufactured fairly cheaply, and the cost of metals has increased greatly over the past few years. Premier Designs was intended to provide busy single women and especially single moms with an opportunity to supplement the family income and have fun at the same time, while setting ones own hours by booking home parties.

I would expect this jewelry to hold up at least as well as the average department store fashion jewelry I buy at Target or Macy's... but in most cases, it does not. It seems that the older pieces I have purchased (from the old line prior to 2003) were of higher quality and have lasted longer.

Perhaps they use different companies for manufacture of the jewelry, and there is tremendous variation as far as quality control? Or the materials themselves are cheaper.... I am not sure, but at any rate, with the recession we are currently in and people not having a lot of disposable income, I would think that QUALITY would be the most important thing to Premier Designs - the company name and reputation is at stake!

It is disappointing to receive a beautiful piece of jewelry and have it break or disintegrate after wearing it only once or twice. The last two pieces of jewelry I have purchased, one a bead necklace and the other a bead bracelet, broke almost immediately after purchase - with careful handling! The line of beads snapped and all of the beads went flying off the nylon string.

If you are thinking of purchasing Premier Designs Jewelry, especially the newer lines, be aware that it might not be of the quality that you would expect, and be prepared for having to have it replaced, or eat the loss. Be careful about buying on the internet on eBay, because generally there is no guarantee on of these pieces - often a representative is selling her own collection after getting out of the business, or reselling items she bought in bulk. I LOVE THE JEWELRY!! Just wish it all held up better.... with normal wear and handling.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- I bought a necklace a year or so ago, it has broken with normal wear, I went to a party and asked if she would be able to send it back for a replacement for me. She told me "No." I would have to buy a new one. This made no sense. I was told by the lady I bought it from that there is a lifetime warranty on ALL jewelry. I'm fixing to call the company in the morning to get it replaced one way or another.

Went to a Premier Design jewelry party to help a friend have a good gathering. I ordered some jewelry pieces to be polite to my friend. Worst product ever! Pure JUNK! Worse than lia Sophia. Overpriced garbage is all that jewelry is. It fits the costume jewelry alright. Costume if you are going to party at the local landfill.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- After 3 months bracelet broke and then gold color started to wear off. Now it just looks like cheap copper. It was replaced once and now 6 months later is falling apart again. My poor boyfriend had already bought the matching earrings for my birthday this month. I didn't have the heart to tell him the jewelry is junk.

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA -- Bracelet called Posh looked metal in brochure. When I got it, it was just cheap plastic that looked really tatty. I didn't try to return it, as they only would exchange and I was not impressed enough to want anymore of their product!

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- I honestly don't know how this company manages to stay in business after a decade. Numerous poor reviews on multiple consumer sites. They're way overpriced costume junk. They hawk like Hollywood quality. I foolishly purchased over $200 worth, over a 3-yr period, to support a few friend hosts, in spite the poor quality. Necklaces and/or their clasps breaking or no longer working, rings and/or braces breaking and/or tarnishing, or the finishes wearing off.

I have bought Premier jewelry for years and I have to say I love it. If something breaks they fix it. The pieces are beautiful and the designs are terrific. My salesperson is a total professional. She showed me how to put chalk into the boxes and this keeps the moisture out. I find the Hostess Program extremely generous. Thanks.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- I have been a jewelry lady for a year and a half now. At first I thought I did a lot or research as to if I was making a good investment or not. I have seen many ladies be SUPER successful in this business and thought with my sales skills that I could be one of them.

Things started out great. My first few shows went well and then it just started to all go downhill. My customers began to complain that the product was overpriced and was not holding up as well as promised. I sent back many pieces (out of my own pocket of course.) Then I had trouble booking shows. I spoke to my Premier "mom" about it and she said that I need to get out and meet more people. I did as she recommended and tried to step out of my comfort zone to expand my business. On top of that I had to buy more jewelry each time the new seasons line rolled out.

I became sick last year and had to stop selling for a bit. While I was not selling I tried my best to meet new people and let them about my business. After much thought I renewed my contract with Premier, thinking I must have done something wrong and was determined to make it work. Shortly after I had more product issues than ever and no show bookings b/c guest were saying there is no way they would pay that much for jewelry.

I again spoke with my Premier "mom" who told me the people I were meeting were "flaky" and that I needed to meet people with "expendable income" What? I don't have that so how can I expect others to have it? I really do enjoy doing the show when I can get them, they are fun but I feel this has been a blow to my ego. I work in sales my other job and I am super good at it so I don't understand why this is not working.

I have done training after training and now I am just disappointed. I once was proud to be a jewelry lady and want to be again. I just can't seen to meet the "right kind of people." If any other jewelry ladies read this I would love your thoughts on what I might could do to improve my business. I don't want to give up but might have to if it does not start making me money. Thanks!

MARION, OHIO -- I am dissatisfied with the quality of the jewelry. It does not hold up very well and tarnishes easy. I return each piece in the plastic bag and box that it comes in and when I took it out to wear it I noticed it was very tarnished and did not look right. It was the shine necklace, which I love, but it looks terrible now because of the tarnish. I sent it back and they returned a different necklace and sent a note stating the item was discontinued. I was very disappointed. I bought from Premier because of the lifetime guarantee. What good is a guarantee if they are not going to send the same item back that you are returning?

The same thing happened to me with another necklace. I only had this one about 6 months and it broke. I sent it in for replacement and they sent a different color because the original color is no longer available. I ordered this necklace to go with a pendant that I bought from them and now I can't wear the pendant, so I am without two necklaces. So much for their guarantee. I will not be buying Premier anymore.

I went to this Premier Jewelry party that one of my friends were hosting. So I purchased several items on the catalog. They looked pretty decent on the brochure. After my order arrived at my friend's but my friend and I were busy so three or 4 months after my friend visited me with my jewelry boxes. When I opened the boxes I was really angry. My necklace came with missing part. The ring and necklace I ordered as gifts for my mother-in-law looked like a piece of crap. I wasted about 150 dollars or so. I put all those junk on the donation pile. Please do not waste your time on this product/company. Piece of junk that will not last.