Last Updated: August 2026
Short answer: Kendra Scott mixes genuine semi-precious stones with glass, synthetic, and composite (crushed-and-resin) stones across a brass or zinc-alloy base, while every Praise Jewels gemstone is natural and every setting is solid 925 sterling silver. Kendra Scott is transparent about this mix — it's simply a different material strategy than ours.
What metal does Kendra Scott use?
Most Kendra Scott pieces use brass or zinc alloy as the base metal, plated in gold, rose gold, or rhodium. A smaller portion of the line uses genuine sterling silver and 14k gold-filled construction.
Are Kendra Scott's stones real?
It depends on the piece. Kendra Scott uses a genuine mix: natural semi-precious stones like agate, turquoise, and drusy quartz sit alongside glass, synthetic lab-created stones (including lab-grown opal), and composite stones — crushed natural stone bound together with resin or a brass filler to create a uniform look at a lower cost.
How does that compare to Praise Jewels?
Every stone in every Praise Jewels piece is a natural gemstone — no composite, no glass, no lab-created substitutes — set in solid 925 sterling silver rather than plated brass. It's a narrower, more specialized approach than Kendra Scott's broad, colorful, mixed-material catalog.
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Which should you choose?
If you want maximum color variety and don't mind a mix of natural and synthetic stones on a plated-brass base, Kendra Scott's range is hard to match. If you want certainty that every stone is natural and every setting is solid silver, that's the specific gap Praise Jewels fills.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kendra Scott disclose which stones are synthetic?
Yes, this information is generally available in product descriptions and third-party materials guides, though it requires checking piece by piece.
Can brass-based jewelry cause skin reactions?
It can, particularly once plating wears down and the brass base contacts skin directly over time.
Is composite stone the same as a fake stone?
Not exactly — composite stones contain real crushed natural stone material, just bound with resin or filler rather than being a single solid natural gem.
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Every stone across our full collection is natural, set in solid 925 sterling silver — see our guide on telling real gemstones from glass and composites, or browse Amethyst and Black Onyx pieces.