MidwestArtObjects

DUE TO THE OFTEN FRAGILE NATURE OF ANTIQUES, RETURN 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. 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.

• Payments can be made via PayPal, Credit cards with Direct Checkout via Etsy
• 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.

PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE SEEN SIGNIFICANT DELAYS ON MAY OF OUR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS
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.

PAYMENT:
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