AtelierBellaTempesta

Makers of Alternative Jewelry and Fashion Accessories

Virginia Beach, Virginia On Etsy since 2015

4,383 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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AtelierBellaTempesta

Makers of Alternative Jewelry and Fashion Accessories

Virginia Beach, Virginia | 4,383 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Welcome! We wish everyone worldwide good health and wellness with this recent pandemic. We would like to remind everyone that we will continue to maintain clean and disinfected work areas as we always have. We are currently having no delays with suppliers, or production. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know!
Thanks!
Mark

Follow us on Instagram @labellatempesta. Belly button rings, cartilage and tragus, nose rings, and industrial barbells are just some of the body jewelry we offer.

Website: www.bellatempesta.com

Chokers, Necklaces, Anklets, Body Jewelry, Silver, Steel, Titanium, or even Leather. Be it spiritual, religious, or a means of attractiveness, we here at Bella Tempesta strive to provide a sense of purpose to carry on the cultural desire to accessorize and enhance the body in the many ways people do.

Whether it's a relaxed fashion sense, or a need to make a bold statement, we strive daily to provide your body, mind, and soul with crafted embellishments which will help you define your existence. What adornment defines you and how can we make it for you?

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Last updated on Jul 17, 2020

Welcome! We wish everyone worldwide good health and wellness with this recent pandemic. We would like to remind everyone that we will continue to maintain clean and disinfected work areas as we always have. We are currently having no delays with suppliers, or production. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know!
Thanks!
Mark

Follow us on Instagram @labellatempesta. Belly button rings, cartilage and tragus, nose rings, and industrial barbells are just some of the body jewelry we offer.

Website: www.bellatempesta.com

Chokers, Necklaces, Anklets, Body Jewelry, Silver, Steel, Titanium, or even Leather. Be it spiritual, religious, or a means of attractiveness, we here at Bella Tempesta strive to provide a sense of purpose to carry on the cultural desire to accessorize and enhance the body in the many ways people do.

Whether it's a relaxed fashion sense, or a need to make a bold statement, we strive daily to provide your body, mind, and soul with crafted embellishments which will help you define your existence. What adornment defines you and how can we make it for you?

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About AtelierBellaTempesta

Sales 4,383
On Etsy since 2015
  • Our Mascot and companion, "Toshi"
  • Mark's Production Benches
  • The Home Office in Virginia Beach
  • Parts for Bella's Gemstone Ball Belly Button Rings. Shown are Blue and Green Onyx, Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Tiger's Eye

It All Started With a Necklace

Once upon a time there was a simple leather, barrel bead necklace that was admired so much, I was asked to make another. Then I made them for friends and family; then came an anklet; then came a bracelet; then some earrings...well, you get the picture. Over time my jewelry hobby has slowly evolved into a family activity and we are now re-inventing it into this online shop.

The name-
Bella Tempesta means "Beautiful Storm" in Italian.

Being an artistic few, we here at Bella Tempesta are driven by creativity, curiosity, and passion. We tend to see art in everything and here you will find we put it into our jewelry. We enjoy all aspects of the creative process, from enhancements to original pieces. We are makers. We sculpt, draw, paint, design and build. It's just what we do.

Peace and Love,

-Mark

Bella Tempesta is family owned online business based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Shop members

  • Mark Hall

    Owner, Designer

    Once upon a time there was a simple leather necklace that was admired so much, I was asked to make another. Then I made them for friends and family; then came to an anklet; then came to a bracelet; then some earrings...well, you get the picture

  • Kai Hall

    Designer, Assistant

    Kai enjoys looking for new and different ways to design jewelry. He also enjoys playing video games and art.

Shop policies

Last updated on January 19, 2020
Welcome to Bella Tempesta! Necklaces, Bracelets, Anklets, Body Jewelry, Silver, Steel, Hemp, or even Leather - for centuries, these body adornments have been a part of natural human history. Be it spiritual, religious, or simple means of attractiveness, we here at Bella Tempesta strive to provide a sense of purpose to carry on the cultural desire to accessorize and enhance the body in the many ways people do.

Whether it's a relaxed fashion sense, or a need to make a bold statement, we strive daily to provide your body, mind, and soul with crafted embellishments which will help you define your existence. What adornment defines you and how can we make it for you?

Accepted payment methods

Paypal Mastercard Visa American Express Discover Apple Pay Giftcard
Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and cancellations
Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 24 hours of purchase
I don't accept exchanges
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
WE WANT YOU TO BE SATISFIED
If the item you receive is not at all what you expected for any reason, let us know and please send us an Etsy Convo, or Email first before posting a review so we will discuss ways to make it right. Customer service is very important to us and we want you to be satisfied.

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NOTE
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
1. Body Jewelry or any jewelry that is worn through a flesh piercing, or body modification. This includes standard earrings. (Industry standard for health/hygiene reasons)
2. Intimate items (Industry standard for health/hygiene reasons)
See NON-RETURNABLES* defined below.

EXCHANGES AND RETURNS

Please make sure you read and understand the product descriptions, and all policies, including sizes, lengths or gauges of body jewelry prior to your purchase. We are always available for questions.

DEFINITIONS -
"Return(s) and Returnable(s)" are understood to include the refund of the purchase price of the item(s), including the initial shipping fees paid by the buyer, unless otherwise noted within this policy. Please see "RETURNABLES".
"Exchange(s)" is not to be understood as a "Returnable(s)", but as an agreed even swap for an item of equal, or greater value which does may, or may not include shipping cost, or return shipping cost.
"Body Jewelry" In the matter of this policy is any adornment, made of any material placed through and/or attached to an internal, external, or physically modified body part, e.g., belly or nipple rings, nose studs, or tongue and ear bars, plugs, or tunnels, etc.
"Product, Item, Piece" Any item offered and sold by this Etsy Shop.

NON-RETURNABLES*
a) Body Jewelry - Due to health concerns and for sanitary reasons, body jewelry (considered an intimate item in this case) cannot be returned. This is a standard policy in the body jewelry industry that protects the health of the consumer. This includes any "fake" and/or clip-on body jewelry, standard earrings that are intended for earlobe piercings.
b) Order carefully. Body Jewelry found to be incorrect sizes, lengths or gauges after delivery and as it was selected by the buyer does not qualify for a refund based on the item (a) above.
c) Custom or Personalized items - We do not offer a return, or refund of a custom made, or one-of-a-kind orders designed per the instructions of the buyer due to the item being approved by the buyer prior to payment and shipping. Any deposit given prior to designing and making an item per the instructions of the buyer is not refundable for any reason.

*If you are a European Union (EU) consumer, please contact us within 14-days for further information to resolve your claim for a return.

RETURNABLES
a) Jewelry - We accept returns for standard jewelry that's obviously not considered body jewelry.
b) Any non-jewelry items that may be offered from time to time. e.g., jewelry boxes, candles, etc.

All return shipping on qualified returnables is to be paid by the buyer unless otherwise agreed upon. All return intentions must be claimed via email or Etsy Convo within three (3) days of delivery and the returned items must be shipped back within 14 days of the agreed upon qualifying claim. A full refund including the initial shipping fee will be given to the buyer only upon safe return of the item, or as previously agreed upon.

EXCHANGES
We do not offer exchanges. Depending on the situation, we may offer exchanges on a case-by-case method. If qualified, the buyer is responsible for return shipping both ways unless otherwise agreed. Please contact us via email or Etsy Convo within three (3) days of delivery for more information.

CANCELLATIONS (ORDERS)
a) Approved order cancellation requests made at any time prior to shipping will incur a $4.00 restocking fee which will be deducted from the refund total.
b) Approved order cancellation requests made after the product(s) have shipped, but not yet been delivered (in-transit) will be accepted and will incur a $4.00 restocking fee upon safe return.
c) Order cancellation requests made after the product(s) have been delivered will be treated as a refund/return request as noted under EXCHANGES AND RETURNS above.

DEFECTIVES AND DAMAGED
If your item(s) arrive damaged, defective or broken, please contact us via email or Etsy Convo within three (3) days after delivery and we will discuss procedures for replacement, return and/or damage claims with the shipping service, whichever the obvious case may be. If need be, we reserve the right of proof and will require clear and definitive, unaltered image(s) of the damaged, defective or broken item, including all packaging prior to any compensation decision.

All terms and policies herein are subject to change without notice at any time.

We are located at:
Bella Tempesta
POB 3403
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
info [!at] bellatempesta.com

last update: 05/22/19 mh etsy
Payment
We currently accept payments through Etsy checkout. We also accept payments through PayPal.

CUSTOM CAPITAL WORK DEPOSIT: We require full payment, or negotiated deposit prior to beginning custom work that is unique to the buy and specifically designed for the buyer based on their instructions, or idea.

This policy is subject to change without notice at any time.

last update: 09/08/17 mh
Shipping
Your order will usually be ready for shipping within 1-3 business days after payment confirmation. For custom work, a deadline will be given.

2020 HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE
We primarily use the United States Postal Service (USPS) for our shipping. We ship our products as soon as possible after fulfillment, Monday through Saturday. The USPS does not operate, and/or is closed on Sundays and the below US Holidays.

The 2020 USPS postal holidays are:
Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day)
Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Monday, February 17 (President’s Day)
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
Friday, July 3 (Independence Day*)
Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)
Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day)
Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day)
Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)

LOST AND FOUND
Please make sure that your shipping address is correct before buying. We will ship to the shipping address the buyer gives on Etsy.
Any returns by the shipping service (Post Office, etc.) due to non-delivery, incorrect address, refusal to accept, etc., on the buyer's part will require the buyer to pay re-shipping costs to the correct address.
We do not offer refunds for any unwanted items being "undeliverable" (as described in the foregoing) by the buyer due to incorrect information on the part of the buyer.
Any undeliverable that proves to be a mislabeling error on our part will be re-shipped promptly at no shipping cost to the buyer.
Any items proven to be lost in transit by the shipping service are a matter between the buyer and the shipping service and therefore does not qualify for a refund. In most cases, the recipient (buyer/you) will need to contact the shipping service for information to file a claim for the loss if desired.
Any item claimed to have not been delivered but shows "delivered" in the shipping service tracking (if applicable), is a matter between the buyer and the shipping service and therefore does not qualify for a refund.

TIME
Shipping costs and delivery dates may vary depending on where you live.
Your order will arrive either in a box or within a padded envelope to protect your items during delivery. Tracking numbers are available.

ZONES AND STANDARDS
Shipping Standards and Types
All orders are shipped standard 1st Class Mail which includes tracking, but not insurance. If you order a shipping upgrade to Priority(2-3 days), this includes tracking and up to $50 insurance in case of damage or lost package.

US Domestic
All orders are shipped through USPS, with a 3-5 day estimated delivery schedule within the US. We can not guarantee any delivery time while any product is in the hands of the USPS. Suggested delivery times are estimates provided by United States Postal Service. Should you need your item quicker, please let us know prior to ordering and we can upgrade shipping to Priority (2-3 days), for an additional shipping and handling fee.

International
All International orders are shipped First Class Mail International and can take between 1-8 weeks to arrive, with the average delivery time being 1-2 weeks. We also have no control over any Customs holds or delays during shipping.

International customers are responsible for all fees, taxes, and duties associated with shipping to their respective countries. We cannot declare that a purchase is a gift on a customs form. This is a federal offense in the US and carries severe penalties.

This policy is subject to change without notice at any time.

last updated: 01/19/20 mh
Additional policies and FAQs
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Our body jewelry is intended for fully healed and healthy piercings and to be worn responsibly and correctly as it is intended and designed only!
Due to public health concerns and for sanitary reasons, body jewelry cannot be returned. Please see our Return Policy
If you have allergies please make sure to choose the metal that you able to
wear or the PTFE/Bioflex products. We are not responsible for any problems that could arise due to allergies, (known, or unknown by the buyer) of some metals or products. Please see a physician if you are unsure of allergens.
In addition, we are not responsible for any problems, or injury that could
arise due to practices of poor hygiene, unintended use, use in unhealed piercings or any other improper, irresponsible use, accidental, any physical, or sexual activity, or otherwise from the direct use of our body jewelry.

MAGNETIC AND ELECTRIC CONCERNS
Our metal body jewelry and some stones such as hematite are magnetic and will conduct electricity and heat. Please wear with caution.
a) Most importantly, if you are having a medical test, radiological scan, or medical procedure of any kind. If they do not ask, please let any doctors, technicians and attending medical staff know about your piercings first! If your doctor approves, we gladly offer non-metal retainers for this on our Esty Shop and on BellaTempesta.com
b) Also, please be aware of body jewelry magnetism. If you are expecting to be scanned by metal detectors and privacy is a concern, we gladly offer non-metal retainers for this on our Esty Shop and on BellaTempesta.com

CLEANING AND SANITATION
Due to the uncontrolled environment during shipping, and for general sanitary reasons our body jewelry is cleaned (but not sterilized) with anti-bacterial soap and water, then shipped in a consumer grade zip bag, which is within its own folded packet, box, or case.
You can sanitize the body jewelry yourself by gently using anti-bacterial soap and water and rinsing well well before using. If you would like your body jewelry sterilized, please visit your local, licensed body piercing professional for that process. There's usually a small fee.

ALCOHOL
Do NOT use alcohol or cleaning chemicals on any jewelry which has acrylic, plastic or non-metal parts, as it could cause cracking and breaking.

WHAT IS PTFE?
PTFE is Polytetrafluoroethylene and it is also known as Teflon and BioFlex. Yes, just like the non-stick pans. PTFE is used by the medical (and piercing) world because it is difficult for bacteria and other infectious agents to adhere to it. It is extremely smooth and the body doesn't reject it when used in surgeries. More info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene

METAPHYSICAL CLAIMS
Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Bella Tempesta does not guarantee any claims or statements of healing or gemstone powers and cannot be held liable under any circumstances.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Any additional information that could apply to a specific product will be in the product's description. Make sure you read the full product description when buying.

If you have any questions or concerns, please address them via a convo or
email, prior to purchase.

Thanks!

Bella Tempesta



This policy is subject to change without notice at any time.

last update: 09/08/17 mh

More information

Last updated on May 24, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Is the Turquoise and Gemstones the real deal?

Yes. We order from reputable dealers in the USA and India. We use the term "genuine" upfront. There are many dyed stones out there being called "Turquoise" when they are not.

Custom and personalized orders

Yes. We often custom size and make our body jewelry and piercing retainers for clients. Just contact us first with your idea or needs.

What size of PTFE Pregnancy Belly Button Retainer do I need?

The most popular size for mothers to be are 2-inch, 14 gauge. The PTFE can also be trimmed to fit by the wearer.