Research-based review. This review was synthesized from public reviews listed under Sources. GoSavify has not tested Pura Vida products yet, and the score is our estimate from that evidence. How we review.
4.0
out of 5
High evidence
Cheap, well-made bracelets with a huge fan base, though shipping and refunds can be slow.
Best for: Gift shoppers and fans of colorful string bracelets.
What people like
- Trustpilot rating of 3.7 from about 45,000 reviews
- Packs 60% to 70% off
- Free shipping from $50
What could be better
- Slow shipping and stalled tracking
- Slow or missing refunds
- Only exchanges and replacements, no stated refund window
What Pura Vida sells
Prices from puravidabracelets.com; the store's price at checkout is the one that counts. Photos: Pura Vida.
Is Pura Vida legit?
Short answer: yes, Pura Vida is a real store, and our score is 4.0 out of 5. The main caveat: slow shipping and stalled tracking.
It sells bracelets, charms, rings, necklaces, anklets and packs through its own website, puravidabracelets.com. Public ratings: Trustpilot (puravidabracelets.com) 3.7 (45,249). Returns: Size exchanges, and replacements for damaged items reported within 30 days with a photo.
Our take: a legitimate brand worth considering.
Quality
Pura Vida averages 3.7 across about 45,000 Trustpilot reviews. Reviewers like the designs and say bracelets hold up with regular wear; a few mention tarnishing jewelry.
Price and value
Bracelets cost $4 to $11, and many packs were 60% to 70% off, such as $34 packs for $10.
Shipping and returns
Orders of $50 or more ship free. Pura Vida offers size exchanges and replaces damaged items reported within 30 days with a photo. Reviewers report slow shipping and refunds that took a long time.
Customer service
Pura Vida doesn't reply to negative reviews, and reviewers describe scripted support with few phone options.
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What is Pura Vida?
Pura Vida sells handmade string and beaded bracelets, charms, rings, necklaces and anklets, plus packs and a bracelet subscription. Single bracelets cost about $6 to $15.
Category: Fashion & Accessories
Website: puravidabracelets.com
