Darf man bestellten Schmuck anprobieren und zurueckschicken?

Ja. Das Widerrufsrecht erlaubt die Pruefung wie im Laden: anlegen, kombinieren, testen. Nur die Nutzung darueber hinaus kann zu Wertersatz fuehren.

Wie lange kann ich Schmuck zurueckgeben?

Innerhalb der EU gilt beim Online-Kauf ein 14-taegiges Widerrufsrecht ab Erhalt. Den Test in die ersten Tage legen, den Ruecksand nicht auf Tag 14 schieben.

Darf man Ohrringe anprobieren und retournieren?

Die Optik-Pruefung am Ohr ist unproblematisch. Durchgestochenes Tragen im Stichkanal geht ueber die uebliche Pruefung hinaus. Erst nach der Behalten-Entscheidung einsetzen.

Was bedeutet wasserfest bei Schmuck konkret?

Dass Duschen, Schwimmen und Schweiß dem Material nichts anhaben. Bei Edelstahl trifft das auf den Kern zu. Beschichtete Farbvarianten vertragen Wasser ebenfalls, verlieren die Auflage bei häufigem Kontakt aber schneller an Reibungsstellen.

Trying on jewelry online: How to make the most of your 14 days

05.10.20264 Min. Lesezeit

Edelstahlschmuck von Corelune zum Thema Schmuck online anprobieren: So nutzt du die 14 Tage richtig

Kurz gesagt: The 5-day try-on schedule, the honest hygiene answer for earrings, and the return anatomy of reputable shops.

In short: The starting point: Trying on jewelry online: How to use the 14 days correctly. The 14-day right of withdrawal turns every online order into a home try-on. If you use it systematically: Test pieces with real outfits during the first few days (don't just turn in front of the mirror), keep labels and packaging until you make a decision, and be aware of the one hygiene boundary: for stud earrings, it makes sense to only try them on "against the ear" rather than through the piercing hole as long as you are undecided.

Status: September 2026. By Phil Oberlaender, Corelune Jewellery, Düsseldorf.

The home try-on beats the store

Five minutes under store lighting versus two weeks in real life. The online try-on is better if you take it seriously: test a necklace with your favorite sweater AND a blouse, wear earrings for half a day to test them (weight and pressure only become apparent after hours. The comfort guide explains the signals), check rings in the morning and evening (fingers fluctuate!). Important: schedule the testing phase for the beginning of the period, not on day 13.

The try-on roadmap

Day 1: Unpack calmly. Keep packaging intact, do a first fit check in front of the mirror.
Days 2 to 4: Daily life test with real outfits and situations. Decision question: Would I wear it again tomorrow?
Day 5: Decision. Keepers go into rotation, return candidates go back into the original packaging.
By Day 14: Declare withdrawal and send back; do not put it off until the last day (postal transit times!).

The hygiene question, answered honestly

Legally, you are allowed to inspect goods as you would in a store; for stud earrings, "as in a store" means: holding them to the ear to check size and effect. Wearing them through the piercing hole goes beyond a simple inspection; if you are unsure, test the look by "holding them up" first and only insert them after you have decided to keep them. Necklaces, bracelets, and rings, however, can be tried on without restrictions. This is fair for everyone and is the reason why reputable shops actively communicate this practice.

Anatomy of returns for a reputable shop

How you can tell that the 14 days aren't just theory: return address within the country (overseas postage effectively kills any right of withdrawal. Details in the retailer comparison), clear process on the website, replies to emails. At Corelune: shipping from the Netherlands, returns to the Netherlands, straightforward withdrawal. Ordering, testing, and deciding honestly is explicitly encouraged.

All earrings at a glance

In the range, this corresponds roughly to: Flower dangle earrings casual in stainless steel and Shell dangle earrings gold in stainless steel. You can find more earrings in the Earrings category.

Which earring type fits which occasion?

Clasp	Hold	Handling	Note
Stud with push-back	Secure	Simple	Standard for everyday life
Hoop with hinged clasp	Very secure	Medium	Good for larger models
Hinged hoop	Medium	Very simple	Can come loose while sleeping
Ear cuff	Clips on	Simple	Check fit occasionally

Also fitting: Ordering jewelry online: delivery time, returns, and how to recognize a German retailer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you allowed to try on and return ordered jewelry?

Yes. The right of withdrawal allows for inspection just like in a store: put it on, combine it, test it. Only use beyond that can lead to compensation for lost value.

How long can I return jewelry?

Within the EU, a 14-day right of withdrawal applies to online purchases from the moment of receipt. Plan the test for the first few days; do not push the return to day 14.

Are you allowed to try on and return earrings?

Checking the look against your ear is unproblematic. Wearing them through the piercing hole goes beyond the usual inspection. Only insert them after you have decided to keep them.

What does waterproof mean in concrete terms for jewelry?

That showering, swimming, and sweat do not harm the material. For stainless steel, this applies to the core. Coated color variants also tolerate water, but lose the plating faster at points of friction with frequent contact.

About the author

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

Which categories fit this topic?

Specifically, it looks like this:

Stud earrings for everyday life

Quantity discount: 20% for two items, 25% for three, 30% for four, 35% for five. Shipping is included on orders over 59 euros. Two items in the same metal color can be combined freely.

View stud earrings at Corelune