MidwestArtObjects
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Announcement
Welcome to our Etsy Store. Most of our pieces have a provenance, and are made out of precious metals such as 14K, 18K or platinum and natural gems and pearls.
On occasion, we offer a few pieces of a lower grade of gold (such as 9K) and some silver pieces, but only if it is an estate piece, if it is a designer one, or has a remarkable appeal, which is often the case with historical pieces.
We are also offering a multitude of other art objects, many of them have a provenance and all of them are guaranteed to be as described.
We offer very flexible lay-a-way plans and will work with you until you can buy what you want.
All of our pieces have been checked by our competent jeweler and estimated by our team of experts. We are proud members of the International Gem Society. Buy with confidence! Over the last 22 years that we have been in business, we have always received positive real evaluations.
Thank you for your interest in our Store!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding RETURNS which are accepted only under certain conditions:
Only certain items are eligible for a return if there was an error in the listed price or a serious error in the description.
First, you must contact us within 24 business hours, to initiate a return procedure and to receive the correct address for the return. Please, be aware that many of our items will be shipped from our Paris store and will have to be return to their place of origin.
- Returned items must be shipped back within 3 days to the address we will provide. The 3-day return window begins when we authorize your return request, and it is the responsibility of the Buyer to make sure the item arrives at the specified returned address destination.
- Unless otherwise authorized in writing, items must be returned insured, in the same packaging, using the same carrier, and you must provide a tracking number. Any charges associated with returning an item, such as postage and duty fees, are the responsibility of the Buyer.
A refund will be issued after we have inspected the piece of jewelry.
There will be a 20% restocking fee on returned items. This fee can be waived in some circumstances
Please, contact us BEFORE purchasing an item if you have any questions. Thank you.
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Reviews
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Jessica on Nov 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove this ring. Betty was so helpful and it arrived very quickly! Thanks so much!
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Francine on Feb 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVery pleased with my purchase. Thank you Betty and Midwest Art.
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Laura on Jan 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsDespite stormy snowy weather and the incorrect tracking number this beautiful unique 18k gold French antique repousse locket arrived on my doorstep from Paris France. It is simply stunning and I am beyond happy. Thanks to Betty of Midwest Art Objects who answered all my questions about this locket. Love love love it.
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Anjana Delhi on Dec 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful ring with sparkling stones. The diamonds and rubies are beautiful.
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Debra on Sep 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsPerfect ring. It exceeded my expectations. Great customer service, thank you!
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Bonnie on Aug 31, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe transaction was smooth and easy, the service was excellent, and the shipping time was super fast. This pin is so beautiful, with its delicate and intricate detail. It is even prettier in person than it photographed. I absolutely love it. This is my first purchase from Midwest Art Objects, but I am sure it won't be be my last.
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Suzanne on Jun 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove the bracelet because it is so different in the shape of the links. My husband also thinks it is charming, and that's a real plus too.
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mysterysea on May 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI have been on etsy for years, and this was my first purchase from MidwestArtObjects. I have asked them questions in the near past, and they were very good at responding. I bit the bullet and bought this very pretty gold antique necklace. The seller comes across as very professional and nice -- I like that! The necklace arrived quickly. As a foreign buyer, I was delighted that everything went smoothly. I really like this seller! I highly recommend them! They are awesome!
About MidwestArtObjects
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The nineteenth century loved pearls and gems! -
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The look or innocence captured by the artist... -
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André Jacquemart's delightful gilded bronze -
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This Louis XV design survived the centuries -
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The look of royalty...
From Academia to the antique jewelry business and to the art market. A unending shared passion.
Following an academic career, I have returned to my first passion --Art.
My passion for fine vintage, antique jewelry, and art objects, has run parallel to my academic life. When the latter ended, I took training in Paris and elsewhere in Europe to refine and further develop my passion and trade.
Thus, following an illness, when I was given a second chance to deal with life's many challenges, and never doing things half way, I decided to run and mange two stores located in Paris (France and in Ames, Iowa (USA). Our stores specialize in 19th century estate jewelry, the Art Nouveau/Art déco periods, but our inventory includes many vintage pieces from other periods, not all of which are listed on this website. So, if you are looking for that special, difficult-to-find piece of jewelry or object d'art, please contact us. Our team of experts, will scout the markets and try to locate it for you.
Our jewelry pieces are originals and are not mass produced. We sell unique, unusual and authentic pieces that have nothing in common with "big Box" jewelry stores.
We pride ourselves in offering items affordable to clients with small as well as with larger budget. We will work with you and your personal financial situation to the best of our ability.
Please visit our website, ask questions and contact us with your requests. Thank you
Shop members
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Betty
Owner
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 12 hours of purchase
Payment
• Payment should be received within three working days of listing close.
• Buyers are responsible for all payment costs, including custom duty fees if required by certain destinations.
• At this time, we cannot accept personal checks.
LAYAWAY AND PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS:
On all items over $500. (Payments for reserving items are not refundable. Please, consult management for detail and a payment schedule.)
Higher priced items benefit from a special payment plan. Ask us for details, please.
Shipping
THE PANDEMIC AND THE FUNDING CUTS AT THE USPS SEEM TO HAVE CREATED LOTS OF PROBLEMS. PACKAGES OFTEN HAVE TO WAIT A LONG TIME BEFORE BEING SORTED AND FOR A PLANE TO GO IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
OUR PATIENCE IS BEING TESTED
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• We are offering secure FREE SHIPPING world wide ON MANY ITEMS, with tracking numbers. Buyers must pay sales taxes (when required) and any custom duties when applicable. Insurance is optional. Please, note that we no longer ship to Germany.
• Items are shipped VERY PROMPTLY in carefully selected packaging (gift box or pouch) immediately following receipt of payment.
. Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply.
Please, contact us for information, if you have any questions.
Additional policies and FAQs
Payments can be made via PayPal, Credit cards with Direct Checkout via Etsy
Etsy keeps your payment information secure. Etsy shops never receive your credit card information.
At this time, we cannot accept personal checks.
LAYAWAY AND PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS:
On all items over $500. (Payments for reserving items are not refundable. Please, email us for details and a payment schedule.)
REFUNDS and EXCHANGES:
We stand behind our listings. But in the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with an item, you can return your purchase for a refund or a credit. We ask that you contact us first and within 24 business hours, to initiate a return procedure and to receive the correct address for the return. The correct address will be the originating of sale. Please, keep in mind that some of our items are shipped from our Paris store. Thank you.
- Due to the often fragile nature of our Antiques, many pieces in our store have been gently used. We make every effort to provide descriptions that are as accurate as possible. At no time would we ever knowingly misrepresent our fine jewelry pieces. But, of course, returns are accepted if the description was not adequate, or if there was an error in the quoted price, etc. (N.B.: Please, note that diamonds or other gems are measured and graded while mounted and as mounting allows, meaning that all weights and grades are necessarily approximate.)
- Returns are not accepted for items altered, discounted, placed on lay-a-way or if you just changed your mind.
- Returned items must be shipped back within 3 days to the address we will provide. The 3-day return window begins when we authorize your return request
- They must be returned insured, in the same packaging and you must provide a tracking number. We inspect the piece of jewelry upon receipt to ensure that it is in its original condition. Shipping charges can be refunded under exceptional conditions.
-We reserve the right to charge up to a 20% restocking fee on all items returned. This fee can be waived under certain conditions. Please, contact us with your questions.
LOCATION:
Our Stores are located in beautiful Iowa (USA) and in Romantic Paris, France. Please, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you
More information
Frequently asked questions
RETURN POLICY
Returns are accepted only if there was a gross error in the description, or an error in the quoted price.
Returns are not accepted for items altered, discounted, placed on lay-a-way, or if you simply changed your mind.
Returns must be shipped back, insured, within 3 days to the address we will provide. This means that the item may need to be returned to our Paris Store if it was shipped from our Paris Store. The 3-day return window begins when we authorize your return request
We reserve the right to charge up to a 20% restocking fee on all items returned and for any reason. This fee can be waived under certain conditions.
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.