I'm not a jewelry person at all, but I had a really positive recent experience at Kendra Scott. This is a brand new location in University Park Village, which is a perfect place for a boutique jewelry store like this. It's a pretty tiny shop, but it's very spacious, bright, and airy inside. Lots of natural light, mirrors, and reflective surfaces, and all of the walls, shelves, drawers, and display cases are stark white. There are a few plush white chairs if you need to sit for a minute, and overall the atmosphere is very chic. It feels so contemporary and sparkling clean and elegant that I thought, "I probably can't afford anything in here." However, the best part of Kendra Scott Jewelry is that you'll find unique, high quality, and designer pieces at truly affordable prices.
I popped into this new location for an event that benefitted our local a Wish With Wings organization, and after a little bit of research, I found out that Kendra Scott partners with all sorts of non-profits around the nation. This company seems to hold philanthropy as a top priority, and I can definitely get behind that. Each specific stores' facebook page is filled with upcoming events and promotions that benefit different NPOs. It's nice to see.
As I mentioned in the beginning, I'm really not much of a jewelry person. I don't wear rings, bracelets, or necklaces, but I do wear earrings from time to time. I thought that I'd browse for a few minutes and leave with a pair of studs, but I actually had a lot of fun trying on different pieces. I even made a wish list (which you can keep track of on the Kendra Scott website). There were a few necklaces I adored that were long, elegant, and understated. While Kendra Scott sells a ton of turquoise pieces and lots of vibrant, loud, and chunky jewelry in neon colors, she's also created several delicate designs; items that are simple, dainty, and available in deep jewel tones, light pastels, earthy colors, and beautiful sparkling metallics. Come to think of it, I'd say the majority of the jewelry I saw was available in a wide range of colors from soft to highlighter-bright, whether the piece itself was a big and bold necklace or a delicate stone on a tiny chain.
The staff here was friendly and helpful, but they didn't follow me around asking me ten thousand questions. Yay! They had plenty of suggestions and were super complimentary, giving me ideas when I approached them with my interests. They were all helpful and lovely without a hint of overbearing-ness. I ended up buying a pair of earrings that I love (sparkly, asymmetrical, stone studs), and a cuff bracelet that just felt very "me." It's gold with a black, half moon-shaped rock on either end of the cuff. I think it's very witchy, and to me that's a great thing. Pretty and exquisite and mysterious.
I highly recommend this beautiful boutique jewelry store, no matter your style. I'm hoping to get some more Kendra Scott pieces off of my new wish list very soon... the holidays are around the corner!