MerakiHandmade
Los Angeles, California |
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aimeecullen3 on Jul 7, 2019
1 out of 5 starsI paid extra to have this item delivered early. I contacted the shop owner twice when the item didn’t ship on time. I never heard from the owner once. Thankfully Etsy refunded my order.
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Melissa on Apr 15, 2019
1 out of 5 starsUnfortunately I can't recommend this seller. Poor communication (sometimes no response to messages) and the items took far too long to arrive, much longer than is stated in the shop's policy. I ordered my items on the 12th of November, 2018 and didn't receive them until the 21st of March, 2019. The waiting would not have been an issue if there had been clear communication from the seller.
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Rebecca Brand on Nov 19, 2018
1 out of 5 starsI haven't received it yet, or had confirmation it's been dispatched despite the fact that it should have been dispatched 24th October
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PATRICIA on Nov 27, 2018
5 out of 5 starsPerfect and packaged perfectly, just the way I was expecting! Thank you Meraki!
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Krista on Jul 29, 2018
5 out of 5 starsquick processing, well made...have been wearing it off and on for about a couple months or so with no issues
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applehairspoon on Apr 29, 2018
5 out of 5 starsLove the gold curb chain and labradorite color stones. I ordered 3 bracelets and they look great together.
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Kimmy Ruth on Feb 8, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI asked for the cross to be off-centered and she designed it beautifully. Absolutely perfect! Elegant and simple - I never want to take it off! My new style staple. Thank you!!
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Lauren on Jan 12, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI purchased the rose gold triangle initial necklace. Took a little longer then expected but I was very relieved to find it was absolutely worth the wait! So sweet and delicate. I love it! Thank you Joanna!
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About MerakiHandmade
where HAND meets HEART
meraki [may-rah-kee] (adj.) — A Greek word used to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be.
Meraki Handmade — where hand meets heart.
Shop members
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Joanna
Owner, Maker, Designer
Old soul. I feel it all.
Shop policies
meraki [may-rah-kee] (adj.) — A Greek word used to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be.
Meraki Handmade — where hand meets heart.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Custom/personalized orders with handstamping are not eligible for returns/exchanges.
► Note that I am not responsible for normal wear and tear on any of the items. Please be kind and loving to your jewelry!
Payment
Please complete payment within 3 days of purchase. Payments made via PayPal eCheck takes some time to clear, and your order will not ship until it has cleared.
► Please note that California residents will incur a 9% sales tax.
Shipping
Domestic orders are shipped via USPS First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation. The tracking number will be emailed to you upon shipment.
International orders are shipped via USPS First Class Mail International. Buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees that may apply. I cannot predict which of these fees, if any, will be applied. It is up to the buyer to be educated about the laws of their own country. I am not responsible for delays due to customs.
If you would like an upgrade to Priority or Express shipping, please let me know so I can make a custom listing for you. Insurance and/or delivery confirmation are also available upon request with additional fees.
Once shipped, most domestic orders take anywhere from 1 to 10 business days to arrive depending on the efficiency of your local postal service. International shipping delivery times may vary between 2 and 12 weeks.
More information
Frequently asked questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
We make gift-giving easy! All jewelry orders arrive in our signature gift packaging and is included free of charge. If you would like to include a special note, let me know so I can include it for that extra loving touch!
Wholesale availability
Wholesale purchasing is available for most jewelry items. Minimum purchase required. Please contact me for wholesale inquiries.
Custom and personalized orders
If you see something you like but prefer a different color/style of chain, charms, or beads, please convo me! I will do my best to accommodate your custom requests!
Is gold-filled the same as gold plate?
No, gold plating is a minuscule layer of solid gold applied to a brass base. The plating does not compose any measurable proportion of the product’s total weight. It is estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product. Gold plating will wear off rather quickly and expose the brass base product. It does not stand up to heat, water or wear over time. By comparison, gold-filled contains 5% gold by weight; moreover, all the gold is on the surface which offers product protection from tarnish and wear.
Can gold-filled tarnish? How can I care for my jewelry?
Yes it can, but it takes a rare set of circumstances. Gold-filled is usually a lifetime product because the gold layer bonded to the brass core is quite thick. However, in rare instances of extreme sulfide exposure the gold-filled can blacken. This has only occurred a handful of times over our decades of gold-filled use. Foreign transit through extremely polluted shipping docks in a few countries has caused the product to blacken on several occasions. The only domestic cases we have had were products stored in nail salons with high levels of chemical sulfide fumes and due to a fire where the structure was filled with smoke and all the gold-filled in the building turned black. These are extreme conditions that are unlikely to happen to most
Why does my sterling silver tarnish?
Cardboard, paper and certain dyes leach fumes that damage silver. Moisture is also a factor. Silver should be stored in a zip-seal bag in a wooden, stone or plastic box somewhere other than your bathroom. To protect it from perfumes and lotions, make it the last thing you put on in the morning, and the first thing you take off at night. If it is a piece you don't wear daily, wipe it down with a soft dry cloth before storing it to remove any body oils. Also be aware that things like rubber and latex will actually burn your silver, even through several layers of plastic, so keep them as far apart from each other as possible.