Silpada Designs Jewelry
Posted: 3/8/08And here’s yet another “home show”-jewelry label on Blog-Tique! ;-)
Silpada Designs has pretty much the same way of doing business as we’ve seen with Lia Sophia and Premier Designs… Silpada prides itself in being handcrafted .925 Sterling Silver in combination with pearls, leather, coral, ….
They stress it’s not “painted or plated” fashion jewelry… Are they dissing their competitors? :D
Oh well, same question as always — any feedback on Silpada Designs Jewelry? Any Silpada Representatives reading Blog-Tique?
I am an advisor with lia sophia jewelry and I can honestly say, Silpada has beautiful jewelry. I have worked trade shows with Silpada representatives before, have met many women at my own shows who have been to a Silpada show or own one of their pieces, and even have several now-loyal clients who once claimed to “only wear Silpada”.
Without a doubt, the most frequent feedback I receive on Silpada jewelry is regarding their price point - “you can’t get anything for under $100″ is a common response I hear. When I researched all of the direct sales jewelry companies before selecting lia sophia, I removed Silpada from the running early on. I was not confident my anticipated client base (my friends/family and their friends/family) would be willing or able to spend that amount of money on jewelry.
Again, Silpada jewelry is beautiful and I think there are definitely areas throughout the country where representatives would do very well with the company. Unfortunately, as a representative looking for a company that had a product which would appeal to the most affluent client as well as the most economical, Silpada did not have the mass appeal and overall marketability I was looking for.
Donnell Probst
3/9/08 at 6:22 amhttp://www.liasophia.com/stlouis
I am a current representative for Silpada Designs and I think this company is absolutely top notch. I’ve only been with them since November, and I can’t believe what a quality company this really is. I’m not familiar with a lot of other Direct Selling companies or with any other jewelry companies, but when I mention the benefits of Silpada to people, they can’t believe what Silpada offers to customers, hostesses, and representatives. Does this information help you at all?
3/9/08 at 6:24 amOne more thing … the jewelry is beautiful and unique. The guarantee that comes with it is also great. Each piece is .925 sterling silver and of the best quality.
3/9/08 at 6:28 amI agree with Donnell. I know a girl who sells Silpada, and the jewelry is beautiful, but it was not marketable for me, but I felt the same about Lia Sophia, and decided to sell Premier Designs. Silpada’s jewelry is all sterling silver, but I wanted more variety and a varied price point. The hostess plan with my company is crazy. Everyone is shocked with the amount they get and because of the prices, the get many many pieces.
I don’t think the jewelry is any better in one company versus another. You just have to know what is reasonable for the group you are catering to or want to cater to.
3/14/08 at 7:25 pmI just was introduced to a company called Hermosa Sterling. They have awesome sterling silver jewerly and at very affordable prices! You really must check this company out if you want quality sterling silver at Lia Sophia pricing!
3/16/08 at 4:19 pmI can appreciate what some of the women have said regarding the pricing of Silapda’s jewelry. Often when you look at the catalog, your eye tends to wander to some of the more high end pieces. However, the catalog does have 144 items under $40.00.
3/19/08 at 8:27 pmI was just at a Pretty Unique party. They have incredible items! The price point is low $6-$50 and they are different than Lia Sophia and Silpada because they sell more than just jewelry, they sell handbags, trendy reading glasses, sunglasses, toe rings. Plus, I could take my items home with me right away! It was great!
3/27/08 at 9:44 pmI’m considering a career with them.
Stacey, hi! You’re the only one that I saw on this site that sells Silpada, so I’ll ask you my questions!I have been looking for a jewelry sales opportunity. I was thinking about Premier, but I just saw Silpada’s website and, oh my goodness, their stuff is more my style! Can you give me any more information about what it is like to sell Silpada? Is there a pretty good market for it? I haven’t sold jewelry before, so I am completely oblivious to what is required. How much is it to start? What do you get? Do you think that someone as reserved as myself could sell it successfully? Maybe it would be a good idea to have a party first? I’m in Michigan, is there anyone else here? Thanks for your help!
4/9/08 at 10:35 pmHaley - did you get your questions answered? I am a Silpada rep since July of 07 and LOVE IT. 50% of their jewelry retails for less than $50, so contrary to many - it is VERY affordable. Anyone can be successful with this line, doesn’t matter if you have sales background, or are very outgoing, anyone can do it. It’s because it sells itself. You just get your hostesses to invite all their friends over for a girl’s night out. No formal presentations, and so much fun. Fill out the contact form on the Silpada website. Whoever they send you to will answer all your questions. And, FYI - It is very successful all over the country - including Michigan. Good luck!
4/24/08 at 12:56 amHaley Dare, My name is Lynn in Michigan, and I have been a rep with Silpada for a 1 1/2 years now and I had all the questions you had before starting out. I can tell you that there is a huge market for Silpada and it is only growing. The company is 11 years old this July and it is just a wonderful company. The hostess benefits are huge as well as the rep benefits. You are able to earn up to $3,000 + in free jewerly when you sign up, plus monthly free jewerly after that and it is amazing. Please email me if you have any questions and I can send you a information packet.
mandymaker127@chartermi.net
I can also tell you that Silpada jewelry is all real stones, sterling silver, 100% life time warrenty, and all hand crafted. Customers that can’t wear jewelry with nickel, no problem, your safe with Silpada.
Lynn
5/15/08 at 9:38 amI also sell Silpada and often here it’s too expensive. In viewing the catalog it becomes obvious there are many pieces under $50. The quality is second to none. I have heard many nightmare stories coming from customers that purchased Lia Sophia or Premier Jewelry. The quality isn’t there and I’ve heard the customer service is an issue as well. I started in selling Silpada in January and I earned $2500 in free jewelry based on my sales during my first 100 days as a rep. It’s an awesome opportunity for anyone even if sales experience is lacking. This product sells itself.
5/15/08 at 8:38 pmI sell SD as well and live in NJ. For me it was the only choice. I needed to know that the jewelry I sold someone would look as good 2 years later as the day I sold it to him or her.
As for price, there is not a show that I do that someone does not comment that they prefer to pay for sterling silver then electroplated jewelry. I consistently hear that LS jewelry is expensive for what you get. Our jewelry is different and cannot be found at your local store. That is the key to the success of the company.
There are a lot of advantages as well. We pay $199 per year to be a rep instead of all of the nickel and dime costs of many other companies. We do not pay for our website, hostess benefits, returns for customers.
We earn downline commission from our very 1st rep and never run the risk of losing our downline.
I could go on and on so if you would more information you can contact me at gr8jewels4sale@aol.com
Have a Sterling Day!
5/22/08 at 1:05 amI would like to purchase some silpada. Can anyone send me some info?
5/25/08 at 8:42 pmI am proud to say I am a rep for SD. I have been with the company a year and a half and my experience has been nothing but positive. The $199.00 recert fee pays for the incredible FREE training you receive, free website, credit card fees, new materials when released and more. One of the many reasons I love SD is that they do not nickle and dime their reps.
SD is for women who desire high quality at affordable pricing. There isn’t anyplace I have found that gives you the same bang for the buck (not even Tiffany’s).
Comparing SD to Lia Sophia and others is like comparing apples to oranges (the only thing they have in common is they are both fruits). Just like the only thing SD and others have in common is they are both jewelry.
I am not the least bit offended if someone is not a SD woman. That’s why we have choices and there is something for everyone’s taste out there, be it SD, Premier or Target.
I stand behind the product and company 100% and I researched many.
If you would like more information on this sterling opportunity contact me at
haveblingletsparty@cox.net
Keep Sparkling Ladies
5/26/08 at 4:08 amand Live Loved!
Hi Barb,
6/9/08 at 5:18 amI would love to sell you some Silpada jewelry. In fact you’re just in time for my yearly sale. Please email me or send me your contact information and I will contact you. Please contact me at: silvergirlcasey@gmail.com
regards
I am new to this blog…love it! Just curious in reading the comments from silpada reps…..do you not have a wesite for silpada? And if so…can you post it…thanks. Just wondering….on the lia sophia blogs…every rep on there posted their wesite address…very interesting :)
11/4/08 at 9:42 pmJust curious to know of any silpada reps in my area; Elkhart County Inidana…the silpada website does not give me the option to just look up a rep by just putting my zip code in… like lia sophia’s website.
11/4/08 at 9:45 pm