MerakiHandmade

where hand meets heart

Los Angeles, California 1073 Sales On Etsy since 2013

3.5 out of 5 stars (182)

MerakiHandmade

where hand meets heart

Los Angeles, California | 1073 Sales

3.5 out of 5 stars (182)

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  • WORK fundraiser >> Delta - personalized handstamped initial triangle necklace in 14k gold-filled, rose gold, sterling silver

    $25.00

  • WORK fundraiser >> Tri - geometric triangles bunting personalized initial necklace

    $30.00

  • Genevieve (thick chain) - faceted labradorite gemstone 14k gold-filled curb chain bracelet

    $40.00

  • RUSH ORDER + Priority Shipping (add-on)

    $15.00 FREE shipping

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    { PACKAGING + GIFTS }
    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, please let me know so I can include it for that extra loving touch! I can also ship the order directly to the recipient at your request.

    { CUSTOM REQUESTS }
    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!

    { WHOLESALE ORDERS }
    Wholesale purchasing is available for most jewelry items. Minimum purchase required. Please contact me for wholesale inquiries.

    Please read our Shop Policies prior to placing an order. Any questions, requests, or just want to say hi? Please feel free to convo me!! Thank you so much for looking!

    XO, Joanna

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    Last updated on Jan 29, 2019

    ▼△▼△▼ STAY CONNECTED ▼△▼△▼
    Stay updated with news, exclusive discounts, sale alerts, giveaways, contests, and more!

    ► WEBSITE: www.merakihandmade.com
    ► FACEBOOK: facebook.com/merakihandmade
    ► TWITTER: twitter.com/merakihandmade
    ► INSTAGRAM: @merakihandmade

    { PACKAGING + GIFTS }
    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, please let me know so I can include it for that extra loving touch! I can also ship the order directly to the recipient at your request.

    { CUSTOM REQUESTS }
    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!

    { WHOLESALE ORDERS }
    Wholesale purchasing is available for most jewelry items. Minimum purchase required. Please contact me for wholesale inquiries.

    Please read our Shop Policies prior to placing an order. Any questions, requests, or just want to say hi? Please feel free to convo me!! Thank you so much for looking!

    XO, Joanna

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    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.

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    • Joanna

      Owner, Maker, Designer

      Old soul. I feel it all.

    Shop policies

    Last updated on December 11, 2018
    Hello, so lovely to meet you! Thank you for stopping by! :)

    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

    Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
    Returns and exchanges
    I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
    Contact me within: 5 days of delivery
    Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
    Request a cancellation within: 24 hours of purchase
    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
    • Items on sale
    Questions about your order?
    Please if you have any problems with your order.
    Returns and exchange details
    I want you to be 100% happy with your order. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, PLEASE contact me first. I will do my best to resolve any issues you may have.

    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
    We gladly accept payments made through PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, and Etsy Gift Cards.

    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
    Unless otherwise stated, most items are made to order in my Los Angeles home. Please allow 3-7 business days for your order to be processed and shipped. If you need your order right away, please purchase the "RUSH ORDER" add-on along with your item(s) and get in touch with me to confirm the rush order.

    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

    Last updated on Jul 30, 2018
    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.