Mejuri jewelry review: Dainty gold rings and earrings worth investment

Mejuri jewelry review: Dainty gold rings and earrings worth investment

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If there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I love my coffee and I love my jewelry.

Growing up, I was dazzled by bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings at every department store imaginable and loved the role they each played in making an outfit unique. I’ve worn everything from cheap statement necklaces to generations-passed-down family heirlooms — and I love them all the same.

But now, as a college graduate, my style has matured into wearing, on most days, dainty gold jewelry. It started with a gold signet ring my mom passed down to me — as one of the first jewelry pieces my dad gave to her — and I began to love simplistic jewelry with paramount meanings entwined into them.

And that’s when I stumbled upon Mejuri, a millennial-focused jewelry brand with hints of minimalism and hues of simplicity etched into each design.

What is Mejuri?

Mejuri, the Toronto-based jewelry brand that puts affordable before the words “fine jewelry,” makes looking elegant not too far-stretched. The brand is well aware it can take thousands of dollars to replicate chunky diamond looks from our grandmother’s closet and, arguably, for almost the same price after years of wasting money on jewelry that turns our hands green.

The brand populates a good chunk of Instagram real estate and is known for “semi-fine” jewelry, which hits the nail right on the head. Specifically, the brand’s slogan is “everyday fine jewelry,” which casts a similar net.

What’s more, the brand has a vigilant eye to molding its pieces sustainably and with the consumer in mind. According to the brand’s website, Mejuri “strikes a balance between recycled and fairly mined materials that support communities dependent on the industry.”

Mejuri offers jewelry pieces made of 14K gold, sterling silver, 18K gold vermeil, titanium, enamel, ceramic, ethically sourced diamonds, gemstones and freshwater pearls. In other words, the online seller is the convenient jeweler for minimalistic jewelry.

Is Mejuri worth the money?

If you’ve ever purchased jewelry online, you know it’s a hit-or-miss feat. For this reason, I tested out three of Mejuri’s signature rings and the Editor Hoops ($70) and have been wearing them for weeks. Spoiler alert: All of the pieces have become my go-to everyday jewelry.

So, Mejuri’s slogan — “everyday fine jewelry” — is especially fitting.

Back to the question: Is Mejuri worth the money? Yes. I’m extremely careful with my jewelry, so if I’m wanting to amp up my look for everyday wear, I don’t want to worry about wearing thousands of dollars on my fingers.

None of the pieces tarnished or felt cheap or uncomfortable throughout the day. However, it’s good to note that for the hoop earrings, the backs are also made of 14K gold, so they deliver a more secure fit. Typically, all of my earrings have a plastic or rubber post, so it took a few days to get used to.

Besides the Editor Hoops, here are the three Mejuri rings I tested:

Pictured: Mejuri’s Bold Chain Ring. Photography courtesy of Mejuri.

Size options : 5-9

5-9 Material: 14K Yellow Gold

Mejuri’s Bold Chain Ring was, by far, my favorite piece I wore. I love the intricate braid detail and how luxe it looked on my finger. It’s also not structured, so it’s perfectly chain-like with a comfortable fit.

If you’re someone who loves taking pictures after a freshly painted manicure or your iced coffee (guilty as charged, for both), you’ll love how this ring photographs. It’s a splurge, for sure, but a worthwhile investment.

Plus, another product I tested — Mejuri’s simplistic Stacker Ring — looks absolutely divine paired with the braided Bold Chain Ring.

Pictured: Mejuri’s Stacker Ring. Photography courtesy of Mejuri.

Size options : 3-10

3-10 Material options: 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold

When I first came across Mejuri’s Stacker Ring — which is one of its most popular selections — I didn’t think it was worth it to spend $75 on a simple-as-can-be ring. But, it changed the stacking game, hence its name.

It’s the perfect minimal piece to pair with other rings, and it felt like I wasn’t wearing anything on my fingers while typing, cooking or even showering. While all of Mejuri’s pieces are classified for everyday wear, this one takes the cake.

Pictured: Mejuri’s Honey Ring. Photography courtesy of Mejuri.

Size options : 4-10

4-10 Material: Gold Vermeil

I’m a sucker for all things nature-related, botanical and flowery, so Mejuri’s Honey Ring was a top contender on my to-try list. First off, the center oval is so flattering and looks more expensive than its market price of $50.

While the Bold Chain Ring was my favorite, it was neck-and-neck with this one, especially on days when I didn’t want to sport the trendy chain look. This is great to pair with a casual work dress or sweet summertime floral outfit.

This was also the ring that rendered the most compliments. Maybe it was due to this fitting in precisely with my style, but it’s one of those simple show-stopping pieces that will nicely fit into your jewelry collection.

The Pros

Let’s start with the obvious. Yes, I loved Mejuri after wearing some of their pieces. What truly impressed me is the realistic photography on its website that shows you the jewelry from every angle, including motion pictures.

Mejuri also has a ring-size finder, which was great for discovering without the assistance of a jeweler. Plus, you can truly customize your look all in one place with its “complete the look” section on each product page to find styles that would pair nicely with each jewelry piece.

Additionally, the packaging was super dreamy and high-end. I immediately noticed how each piece was packaged with care. With that in mind, Mejuri also makes wonderful gifts.

The Cons

The one con I have for Mejuri is with its earrings. As mentioned, the post is pretty tight, so if you have more sensitive ears, you may want to shop around on the website for others that may suit your taste better. While I appreciated the unique look of the Editor Hoops, they weren’t my overall favorite — but a wonderful option if you’re looking for a gold pair for less than $100.

Shop Mejuri’s other earrings here. Personally, I vouch for the Charlotte Bold Hoops ($95), Duet Hoops ($125) and the Small Chunky Hoops ($495).

The bottom line

Overall, Mejuri is a wonderful brand to add to your repertoire. Its pieces are beautifully crafted and will last for years in your jewelry box. And, to reiterate, they make meaningful, timeless gifts.

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Talking Jewelry With Fashion Great Christy Turlington Burns

Supermodel, activist, and philanthropist Christy Turlington Burns is no stranger to jewelry. Beyond her many shoots for Vogue and across the industry, she’s headlined campaigns for the likes of Tiffany & Co. and Roberto Coin. Her newest is a little different, however. Canadian direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand Mejuri is celebrating its greatest hits with a new campaign starring Turlington Burns that launches today. We talked to the fashion great about her favorite pieces and her tips for styling jewelry.

Beyond her engagement ring, a piece Turlington Burns calls her “most special piece of jewelry and one of the few pieces I did not purchase for myself,” the supermodel loves classic jewelry. “I love jewelry I can wear every day and sleep in,” she says. In her repertoire: a classic pair of hoops, a cigar band, cuff bracelets, and a boyfriend chain necklace. When thinking back to her first jewelry moment, she remembers that around the age of seven, she got her ears pierced at a mall in the suburbs of Northern California. “I was very excited to have earrings with my birthstone, a garnet,” she says.

Speaking of her many shoots with Vogue over the years, Turlington Burns attributes some of her jewelry styling standbys to some of those shoots: “Generally, less is more for me,” she says, “but I did learn from the great Vogue editor Carlyne Cerf how chic it can be to stack rings and bracelets when wearing jeans and a white T-shirt or button-up shirt with rolled-up sleeves.”

Noura Sakkijha, CEO of Mejuri, of course, picked Turlington Burns to be a part of the campaign because she is such an icon (fittingly, Icon is also the name of her campaign) but also calls out the supermodel’s commitment to philanthropy and community as a major reason why she aligned with the brand: “It is Christy’s incredible work for Every Mother Counts, advocating for women everywhere to ensure safe pregnancy and childbirth,” says Sakkijha. “Christy has been using her platform, network, and resources for the greater good in the community for so long, and that philanthropic drive aligns with our values at Mejuri.”

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Mejuri Reaches 2 Million Pieces Sold, Announces Stores and Sustainability Targets

Mejuri has closed in on some milestone sales numbers as it prepares for a new phase of conscious growth. The direct-to-consumer jewelry brand aimed at Millennial women has now reached 1 million customers and 2 million pieces sold. In May, that latter number was at 1.4 million — equating to more than half a million pieces of jewelry sold this summer alone.

Today, the company reveals its plans for three new retail stores, which will open before the end of 2021. Mejuri has also set new sustainability targets ahead of a third-party audit report that was sanctioned in the hopes of achieving more finite goals.

The first store, which is set to open later this month in London’s Marylebone area, marks Mejuri’s physical retail push outside of North America. The company began selling in the U.K. via its web shop last year.

“It’s a perfect area where our consumers are and we see it as a mix of lifestyle as well as shopping. It’s an important starting point for us in the U.K. market,” said cofounder and chief executive officer Noura Sakkijha.

She said that, contrary to expectations, U.K.-based shoppers have not wavered too much from buying trends observed in the U.S. and Canada.

“The consumer in the U.K. is more aware of vermeil, but we are seeing a lot of similar appetite to a North America customer – toward 14 karat layering pieces. It’s somewhat different from what we had thought but overall there is a lot less friction to explain what vermeil is,” Sakkijha said.

Two other new Mejuri stores, one in Vancouver and a second location in Los Angeles on About Kinney in Venice, will open before year’s end. Mejuri has five stores in the U.S. and one in Toronto — rising to a total of nine before 2022.

With this news, Mejuri is also revealing its push further into sustainable material sourcing. The company assessed that gold is its most-used material, and therefore had the largest opportunity for a reduced environmental impact.

Mejuri has set a target for 70 percent of its gold supply to come from recycled sources. Currently, that portion is around 40 percent, Sakkijha said.

“The name of the game for us at the end of the day is 100 percent traceability on all our core materials. What we want to achieve is not easy, but this process allows us to understand what’s happening and understand our impact on the environment and people,” said Sakkijha, who noted that an initial 70 percent target was set as a more achievable short-term goal.

“Starting with gold feels good,” she said, adding that more goals will come once Mejuri’s full audit is received later this month. “It’s about holding our breath and working hard in the background and we are in the process of doing that across all our materials. We want to improve the traceability across all of our operations and an assessment will be completed at the end of September. From there we will be able to define science-based targets in regards to carbon emissions across our company.”