LuminosityFashions's Shop Policies

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The pieces shown in each listing are as-is, and unless otherwise noted are a specified range of lengths. Within your range (S M L) you will want to add your exact size in the seller notes, or this will delay shipping. Some pieces may not be re-sizable due to design restrictions.

Payment

I prefer Paypal, but also will take checks and money orders. Your item will be shipped once payment has cleared through my bank. Money orders must be made in U.S. dollars

Shipping

All listed items ship within 2 business days of ordering when payment is made via Paypal. I use USPS exclusively, and ship First Class. I can also ship Priority or Express mail upon request. UPS and Fedex are inconvenient, expensive and unreliable in my experience, and I generally avoid using them.

Refunds and Exchanges

RETURNS

There are no returns on jewelry, however any item can be re-sized once for no charge. You pay shipping to me, I'll pay shipping back.


REPAIRS

Remember that the jump rings that make up almost all maille jewelry are butted closed, and not soldered or welded. Some metals are softer (copper, red brass), some are harder (titanium, steel). Sometimes they can get over stressed and open up. That said, my jewelry is designed for the conditions it will be worn. My designs are at least as strong as any similarly sized piece of fine jewelry, and in harder metals they are usually much stronger. Be conscious of the conditions you'll be wearing your jewelry in and it will last many lifetimes.

If a piece of jewelry is damaged due to workmanship I'll repair or replace it for free. Otherwise there is a fee of $20/hr. Some jewelry is very easy and quick, but some can't be repaired at all and must be re-started from the break point. Whether or not repair is possible, and how much it will cost can only be estimated on a case by case basis.

Additional Policies and FAQs

CUSTOM ORDERS

Custom orders are very welcome! Most any piece I have listed can be made in the following metals:

Argentium Sterling (.925) Silver
Brass (red or yellow)
Bronze
Copper
Enameled Copper
Nickel Silver - be cautious of metal allergies
Niobium - hypoallergenic
Stanless Steel
Titanium - hypoallergenic
18k Gold (yellow, pink, red or green)
Palladium
Platinum

Pieces that are based on those in my listings are priced similarly. If you would like a completely custom design, we can discuss the cost and difficulty of the details.


CLEANING and MAINTENANCE::

Please read my dA tutorial for detailed cleaning information:

http://WaistedSpace.deviantart.com/art/Using-Tarnish-83089091

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Q: How do I know what size to order?
A: Measure your wrist or neck closely but not tight. Most of my bracelets drape close to the skin, so add .25” to .5” to your wrist measurement. If you are between sizes order on the larger side.

Q; How is chainmaille made?
A: It all starts with wire on a spool. I wrap the wire around a specifically sized mandrel, creating spring-like coils. Using a miniature circular saw blade I cut the coils into rings and polish them in a rock tumbler. Rings are then linked together in a weave using pliers to create chains and sheets.

There are over 800 weaves and variants, many of which only work in a narrow range of specific ring sizes. A ring’s “aspect ratio”, or the ratio of the wire diameter to the ring’s inner diameter, determines whether or not it can be used for the weave in question. Some weaves like Jens Pind Linkage have an extremely narrow range of AR that will work. Others like Euro 4 can theoretically be woven in any AR as long as the rings will fit through each other. I have paid detailed attention to the exact size of the rings I use in my jewelry. They are chosen because they highlight the natural visual and tactile beauty of a weave.

Q: I saw another bracelet just like yours somewhere else. Will you match prices?
A:Maille is just like anything else; you get what you pay for. I charge high prices because I painstakingly ensure the highest quality in materials, technique and design. I am a one-man operation and every facet of my jewelry is handmade, from rings to clasps to ear wires. The only materials I don't make myself are anodized aluminum, split key and neoprene rings.

Q: Will your jewelry give me an allergic reaction?
A:Metals are much like many other materials, in that people react differently to them. Nickel and copper can cause skin discoloration, rashes, and sometimes more severe symptoms. Most of the time these metals don’t affect us - your pocket change for example is loaded with nickel and copper.

Problems arise usually because these metals are in constant contact with sensitive skin, like the ears and neck. Some people may never have a metal reaction in their life, whereas others may have always been dangerously allergic. Your history and awareness of your body’s messages are your best guides, but not guarantees. Sometimes people can develop an allergy after long and repeated exposure, sensitizing them to future contact. Sensitization has also been documented in cases of repeated exposure to some species of wood and bee stings as well.

To minimize the potential for allergic reactions I take precautions in my designs. All earrings ordered through my site have hypoallergenic titanium ear wires and I use nickel silver sparingly in necklaces, and usually in the lower neckline. If your earrings were purchased in a retail store they may have copper, bronze, yellow brass, steel, or titanium wires.

Q: What is Argentium silver?
A: Nearly all sterling silver is alloyed with copper (7.5%) and tarnishes as a consequence. Argentium silver has also been alloyed with germanium, giving it anti-tarnishing properties among others. All of my silver pieces are made with argentium sterling. Visit www.argentiumsilver.info for more information.

Last Updated October 24, 2008

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