I had a tough time deciding between this set and the Birthstone Collection. However, I reasoned that I already had 6 of the Birthstone polishes (February, March, April, June, September, December), and I did not purchase the others for a reason, which made selecting the Gem Collection pretty easy!
This beautiful little set comes in a white box with golden detailing. The box honestly feels too pretty to throw away, so I have decided to keep them in their home for storage. Now, I entirely reject the notion that a colour is too pretty to use. I purchased them to put on my nails and I am going to enjoy them! I already have visions of glitter tips dancing in my head. Some of the polishes in this box are old and others are entirely new. Julep did that with most sets. I think that was a (effective) method to move old stock. Basically they made it such that you would only buy new polishes in sets, and sets always contain at least a few older polishes.
Top row left to right:
Karmen - Golden crimson microglitter
This colour leans much more fuchsia to me. More of a hot shimmery pink than a crimson. Very pretty though!
Diamond Theory - Full coverage multidimensional copper glitter
This colour is similar to my beloved "Summit of Style" by Essie.
Goldie - Full coverage gold microglitter
I always thought this polish would be more yellow, but it actually goes lean towards a very bright gold.
Beatrix - Coal black with multidimensional glitter
I love the idea of this over a black of grey polish. Much prettier than expected!
Tania - Multidimensional mermaid teal glitter
One of my all time Julep favourites for the summer. I already have a bottle of this, but having two is quite welcome! I will be bringing my other bottle with me to the beach this vacation!
Laken - Azure iridescent shimmer
Oooooooh this polish is crazy pretty. Like a shimmering tropical ocean, this polish will get a lot of summer time love from me!
Bottom row left to right:
Ciara - Vampy magenta with teal microglitter
Very similar finish to Laken, this would be a pretty end of fall shade: pretty but deep.
Elaine - Wisteria full-coverage microglitter
*.* so much pretty shimmer. I have no idea what "wisteria" is, but this colour to me is total wonderlust. Like a fairy or something.
Karenna - Pink and blue confetti glitter top coat
This colour is a total party. Paired on top of a hot pink or purple, I can imagine a lot of pretty, fun designs with this one. The winner so far for me, in that it is entirely different from any other Julep polish I have ever used.
Kendall - Fuschia iridescent shimmer
The best word to describe this pink is "Barbie".
Tara - Silver, periwinkle & copper chunky glitter topcoat
Ahhhhhh love this. If Paris is gold, then this is Paris, but in silver. Flawless. Oh the glitter tips I will make with this polish...
Amira - Silver chunky holographic glitter top coat
Pretty sure this same in a holiday duo as well, I love this silver topper. Again, oh the glitter tips!
Winners: My top three would have to be Tara, Karenna, and Laken. Tania and Elaine get honourable mentions, but I already have Tania, and Elaine is so similar to Cameron.
Losers: None, actually. I like all of them.
Swatches: Karmen is on the far left.
Personally I would never pay full price for this set. But if you can snag it for $50 or less I would recommend it. I am entirely happy with this purchase, and even happier that I got it for as cheap as possible. Having only one dupe doesn't hurt! It came in a beautiful package, and really did feel like a treat!
What gifts did you buy yourself this Christmas?
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