Buying vs. Subscribing: The Real Cost of Your Jewelry Habit

The average American woman owns 8 to 12 pieces of fine jewelry. She wears 3 of them regularly. The rest sit in a drawer.

The Cost of Buying

• Diamond studs: $800
• Tennis bracelet: $2,000
• Gold hoops: $400
• Pendant necklace: $600
• Cocktail ring: $1,200

Total: $5,000. Most of those pieces are worn a few times a year.

The Cost of Subscribing

The Summer Fling at Le Fling is $79/month. Two pieces at a time, up to $800 retail value each. Swap as often as once a month.

Over 12 months: $948. You have worn a rotating selection of fine jewelry all year, never got bored, and spent a fifth of the buying price.

But What About Ownership?

That is what The Monogamist is for. If you fall in love with a piece, buy it out at up to 50% off retail. Your monthly payments count toward the buyout.