Buy jewelry at About You or Corelune, where is the quality better?

Buying jewelry at About You or Corelune, where is the quality better? In short: About You is a fashion platform; jewelry there is mainly costume jewelry, gold-plated or stainless steel. Corelune is a specialized online jeweler for real gold and silver jewelry with a hallmark. Stainless steel costume jewelry is made for wearing, not as an investment.

As of: September 2026. By Phil Oberlaender, Corelune Jewellery, Düsseldorf.

About You jewelry, what to expect

• Costume jewelry from various brands
• Price range 10-150 euros, mostly costume jewelry or stainless steel
• Rarely real gold content with a hallmark
• Good return service for fashion platform standards
• Design trends well covered

Corelune, the difference

• Exclusively fine jewelry: 14k/18k gold, sterling silver (925)
• Every piece with a hallmark
• Specialized customer service for jewelry questions
• Sustainable, real precious metal lasts for decades

When which platform makes sense

• About You: Trendy fashion jewelry, affordable and seasonal, no long-term claim
• Corelune: Real gold jewelry, durable, as a gift with quality standards or as an investment

What should you look for when buying jewelry?

The material question is the starting point and determines almost everything else. Stainless steel retains its color and shape for years, handles water well, and is priced for everyday use. The trade-off is that there is no intrinsic material value.

Sterling silver provides the most solid impression while requiring ongoing maintenance. Gold-plated brass scores at the beginning with a warm tone, but the coating wears off at contact points first.

How long a piece lasts is revealed by the craftsmanship, not the price tag. Three things can be checked with the naked eye: the solder joints, the clicking of the clasp, and whether the jump rings are closed neatly.

Costume jewelry honestly categorized: made for wearing, not as an investment. For substance over decades, you need solid gold and a different budget. For a piece that handles water and everyday life, this category fits.

Overview of materials, dimensions, and prices

Showering, swimming, and sports do not affect stainless steel; it does not tarnish. Values from the Corelune range for reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does About You also have real gold jewelry?

Occasionally, from certain brands. But gold jewelry with a hallmark is the exception on About You, not the standard. Corelune exclusively carries fine jewelry with a hallmark.

Gold jewelry with real standards instead of fashion accessories: the Corelune shop.

Related: Buy sapphire jewelry and Buying moonstone: What you need to look out for and what good quality costs.

This is what it looks like in the range: Clover necklace green and gold made of stainless steel and Turtle charm bracelet gold made of stainless steel. Further bestsellers can be found in the category our bestsellers.

How do I store jewelry correctly?

Store in a dry place, protected from light, and do not stack pieces on top of each other. The bathroom is out of the question due to the humidity.

How do I recognize solid jewelry?

Recognizable by three details: solder joints without burrs, jump rings without gaps, and a clasp that audibly clicks into place.

Which material lasts best in everyday life?

For more details: Viventy jewelry vs. Corelune, where is the quality better?.

What do you get in which price range?

Two pieces at the same price can differ in lifespan by years. A twenty-five euro piece that you wear two hundred times is cheaper than a ten euro one left in the drawer. In the end, what matters is how often the piece is actually worn, not what was on the label.

When should you take off jewelry?

Most damage does not occur in the bathroom, but during sports, while sleeping, and when getting dressed or undressed. Chlorine and salt water are not critical for stainless steel, but they are for coatings and glued stones. Anything beyond that is unnecessary for stainless steel.

How do you keep jewelry looking beautiful for a long time?

Anyone who wears jewelry daily accumulates skin oils and residue, which is exactly what makes surfaces dull. Abrasive agents, toothpaste, and ultrasonic cleaners do more harm than good, especially with glued-in stones. That is the practical advantage over materials that require regular polishing.

How do you recognize well-crafted jewelry?

The craftsmanship can be checked without you needing to know anything about alloys or manufacturing processes. Check the jump rings for a visible gap, inspect solder seams for unevenness, and test whether the clasp closes audibly. Everything else, from the polish to the packaging, says little about durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compare costume jewelry from two shops fairly?

By the base metal and the coating, not the price. Two chains for €25 can be gold-plated brass or coated stainless steel. The difference shows after six months, not on the day of purchase.

Why is the material specification so important?

Because it determines the durability. With solid material, nothing can be worn away; with a coating, it can. Anyone who only specifies "gold-colored" is not making a material statement, but a color statement.

What is different about multi-brand platforms?

The quality varies considerably between the carried brands because many suppliers sell under one roof. In a shop with its own range, the standard is more uniform, but the selection is smaller.

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About the author

Phil Oberlaender runs Corelune Jewellery in Düsseldorf and has worked with stainless steel jewelry daily since 2024: quality checks, complaints, and everyday wear tests. The information in this article comes from our own range and from customer feedback. Where Corelune does not offer something, it is stated as such here.

Which categories fit this topic?

Matching pieces:

• Gold jewelry for women
• Silver jewelry for women

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