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 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 20 years that we have been in business, we have always received 100% positive real evaluations.
Thank you for your interest in our Store!
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 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 20 years that we have been in business, we have always received 100% positive real evaluations.
Thank you for your interest in our Store!
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sysantos1 on Jan 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally enjoyed doing business with this shop, Betty is fantastic! Once in awhile, a piece of jewelry is so special that you want to wear it on yourself, envelopes, the refrigerator maybe...
And not incidentally, this locket arrived door to door in 5 calendar days from Paris to the USA. I honestly purchased it in December 2020, not expecting it until March 2021. Surprise!!!!!
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Vivian on Jan 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsJust beautiful, better than the photos. The seller was very courteous and helpful. I will definitely buy from the seller again.
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trustingod319 on Nov 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful antique pique Cross in great condition as described
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Prem on Jul 27, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful heirloom worth more than gold. Thank you for this blessing. Stay blessed stay safe everyone and continue the great work.
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Marianne on May 15, 2020
1 out of 5 starsNecklace advertised as coming with a 51 cm 18K box link chain. Both the pendent and chain were advertised as being stamped. The chain that came with the necklace was 38 cm (Choker fit that was also not depicted in pictures) and has no stamp to verify it’s gold content. False advertising- would not recommend.
Modernist necklace with natural ruby 18K solid bright polished white gold triangle pendant 18K gold box link chain Stamped fine jewelry
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Vintage from the 1980s
Materials
Gold, Stone, White gold
Gemstone: Ruby
Dimensions
Necklace length: 51 Centimeters![Betty]()
Betty responded on May 15, 2020
Rushing to a competent jeweler (or plainly asking us!) would have been more appropriate than rushing to write an erroneous evaluation. Seller would have found out that the necklace hallmarks were as stated, and as seen in photo #9 (the one before the last one!) No further comments have become necessary now.
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Valerie on Mar 6, 2020
1 out of 5 starsUnfortunately the USPS service from America is still sending this item on a world tour, so far been to Poland and Estonia, quite a way from New Zealand, where it was shipped to on February 9th, I am getting very upset, as one can imagine.
Betty has tried to help but doesn't seem to be able to get her shipping agent on board.
Living in hope.![Betty]()
Betty responded on May 15, 2020
Your item arrived in New Zealand, but was delayed through no fault of the Seller! Such a mistake of holding the Seller responsible for a Shipper lack of performace reminds one of a Middle Age practice: When a messenger brought bad news to his lord, the later would chop his head off in sign of "gratitude"!
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 manage my stores on a full-time basis where I could go into trading fine jewelry and art objects. My preferences go to 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 and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and cancellations
I don't accept exchanges
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
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. IF YOUR ITEM WAS SHIPPED FROM OUR FRENCH STORE, IT MUST BE RETURNED TO OUR FRENCH STORE, AT THE BUYER'S COST. 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.
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 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, with tracking numbers. Buyers must pay sales taxes (when required) and any custom duties when applicable. Insurance is optional.
• 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
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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. 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.