annesailer's Shop Policies

Welcome

ABOUT ANNE SAILER

I am an artist working with semi-precious stones; metals; beads of glass, metal and mineral; and textiles. I mix these materials to create wearable, sculptural, and decorative art. I work consciously with and “listen to” my media to create pieces that support the materials and enhance their energy. Each resulting piece is unique, with no combination of materials or twist of wire the same. Buyers of my work describe it as “warm and wonderful,” “powerful and grounding,” “bringing clarity and peace,” and “so perfect I want to always have it with me!” Above all, my purpose in creating is to bring joy--to myself, to my materials, and to those experiencing my work.

I welcome you to find out more on my portfolio website: annesailer.com.

GIVING & BEST PRACTICES

I consider myself a global citizen, and I am keenly awaware of my potential impact on this planet, both positive and negative. A portion of my profits goes to supporting global justice initiatives (human rights, environmental impact, economic justice, etc.), primarily through the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (www.UUSC.org).

In addition, I make every effort to work with sustainably-produced materials. I select stones that are as close to their natural state as possible (no chemical or heat treatment; no man-made stones). The glass beads I use are crafted in the Czech Republic or Japan, where working conditions are superior to those in other countries. My primary supplier of raw materials pays a living wage, provides benefits to all employees, and has a vast recycling program (even encouraging employees to bring recyclables of all kinds from home for conscious disposal). Finally, I seek out paper and packaging materials with high post-consumer content. With each decision, I carefully consider if the item has been created in a balanced, thoughtful, just, and gentle way.

Payment

I gratefully and joyfully accept credit card payments and personal checks. (If paying by check, I will ship your order once I receive the check in the mail.)

Shipping

Items ship from New Jersey (USA) via the U.S. Postal Service , First Class Mail. Packages will be shipped within two (2) business days of receipt of the order. All pieces are individually packaged in beautiful, recycled gift boxes with a unique material beneath the cotton that inhibits silver tarnish. Pieces are shipped in well-padded envelopes or boxes (for larger orders). Whenever possible, I use recycled packaging and shipping items (often cushioning orders with our own shredded paperwork or bubble wrap saved from shipments we have received!).

Refunds and Exchanges

I hand-craft each of my pieces to high artisan standards with the best-available materials. In the rare event that a piece should need repair, please email me at store [!at] annesailer.com or call 973-865-0606. I deeply appreciate your business and will make sure that you are, in turn, deeply satisfied with the pieces you purchase. All sales are final.

Additional Policies and FAQs

I gladly accept custom orders. Each time I create a commissioned work, I hold the customer's intention in mind and create a one-of-a-kind piece imbued with that intention. The results are almost magical! Please convo me for more information or to commission a piece.

Last Updated January 09, 2009

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