Announcement    Check out my Instagram for my latest custom designs, newest gemstones, and in-progress videos… there’s so much there that isn’t shown here in my Etsy shop 😀. Questions? Email me at treloar [!at] telus.net

ATTENTION CANADIAN CLIENTS: Etsy has made changes in the way that your sales taxes are collected. Please note that (as has always been the case in my shop) Canadian clients do have to pay the required provincial and federal sales taxes… If Etsy does not collect all of your taxes (GST plus PST) at point of purchase, I will contact you after purchase to arrange your tax payment with you. My accountant remits your taxes on your behalf to the CRA and your provincial government.

***Layaway and payment plans available

See my latest custom work on Instagram:
http://instagram.com/specimentaldesign

You can also contact me via email at a7a09597 [!at] telus.net

CURRENT PRODUCTION TIMELINES: Please take note of my current production timelines before you order...

•Earrings: 3-4 weeks, please contact me for rush order options

•Custom Rings- Sterling Silver- 5-6 weeks- please contact me for rush order options

•Custom Rings- Gold, any colour/karat, platinum, palladium- 5-6 weeks- please contact me for rush order options

***Rush orders may be available- please contact me before purchasing to see what my schedule looks like.


ABOUT SPECIMENTAL:


Why buy your raw diamond ring from Specimental?

A raw diamond is an exceptionally difficult stone to set properly. Their unique shape means that a custom setting needs to be fabricated for each and every stone. The way in which the setting is closed around the diamond must be approached in a very particular fashion.

I have been setting raw diamonds into my rings since 2009, when only a small handful of jewelers were working with this type of stone. As the appeal of the raw diamond has exploded, countless numbers of jewelers are now incorporating them into their designs. I have set thousands of raw diamonds into my pieces since 2009. Please check out my client feedback, as a testament to my workmanship and design skills: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Specimental?ref=hdr_shop_menu#reviews These reviews are just a sampling of the positive feedback my work has received- many more clients choose to contact me privately with their feedback, and to not use a public feedback system.

Our hands are busy objects, and any ring worn on a finger can become accidentally damaged. All rings need regular maintenance. Make sure you are buying your raw diamond ring from a jeweler with the knowledge and experience needed to ensure your stone stays put. Ask them about their warranty and their repair/upkeep policy. Look at how frequently they work with raw diamonds, and assess whether they have the technical experience to create a ring that will last your lifetime.

I stand behind each piece of jewellery I make. If something goes wrong with your ring, at any time- you slam your finger in a drawer and crush the band, you break a prong, you smash and crack your stone- you can count on me to support you with the repair.

As a single mom/only parent, this business is the main way in which I support my three children. I take the running of my business very seriously- our livelihood depends upon me providing you with the best built, best designed piece of jewellery possible.

All pieces are created solely by me in my Vancouver, Canada, studio. You can read more about me here: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/featured-seller-specimental/ when Etsy had me as a Featured Seller. Thank you Etsy for publishing this article I wrote about my life as a widow and single mother: https://www.etsy.com/blog/news/2013/supporting-her-family-with-her-own-two-hands/#comments

For more of my custom rings, please visit my new website at http://www.specimental.com

RAW DIAMOND SIZING: I have a huge collection of conflict-free rough diamonds, and they are my favourite specimens to work with. I have finally started sorting my white and silver crystal cluster diamonds by size, and have made listings for each size category. The categories are Size A (1.5-2mm), Size B (3.5-4mm), Size C (5-6mm), Size D (6.25-7.5mm), Size E (+7.5-9mm), and Huge (done by caratweight, over 9mm).

My rough diamonds are sourced from a small number of reputable dealers who source their stones from conflict-free countries. All of my diamonds comply with the United Nations Kimberley Process (KPC) guidelines.

RUSH ORDERS: may be possible, but please get in touch with me before you order.

REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES:

Please be sure to read my shop policies regarding returns and refunds before you purchase- I do not accept returns on custom pieces: http://www.etsy.com/shop_policy.php?user_id=7237531

Please keep reading for information on my production time, shipping, and insurance on purchases.


PRODUCTION TIME- PLEASE READ:

Please be sure to check my current production time and your delivery time BEFORE you purchase. My current production times are listed at the top- look way up.

This production time CAN BE LONGER, as I am a very busy one-person studio. SHIPPING TIMES are also listed- if the shipping time is longer than you wish, please ask for a postal upgrade. Please make note of this information before your purchase, and ask any questions about rush orders or postal upgrades prior to checking out.

Most of my pieces are made-to-order. Please see individual listings, which will state whether the piece is custom, or ready to ship.

If you have a firm 'need by' date, please make sure you let me know- otherwise, I will do my best to produce your piece in the abovementioned timeframe, but please understand that this can take longer- I am an extremely busy one-person show


INSURANCE AND SHIPPING-

Your piece will be insured as you request, if different from what is in the listing. However, the declared value of your item will be listed on the import/export paperwork- this is the amount you paid for your item. It will be marked as 'merchandise', and not a 'gift'. I am not authorized to collect your country's import fees and taxes (unless you are in Canada, or a specific few American states), and they are not included in your purchase price. If you are unsure of the import fees/regulations for your country, please contact your local Customs office for precise information.

Most pieces are sent with Fed Ex. Fed Ex Ground (4-10 business days estimated delivery time, tracking number and full insurance coverage included up to $2500 in value).

Overnight Fed Ex is available as a shipping upgrade in Canada and the USA. Contact me for the cost of an insurance upgrade, if you would like your pieces insured for their full value. I cannot replace nor refund for pieces that ship without full insurance.

***IF YOUR PURCHASE IS VALUED AT OVER $2500, AND YOU WANT FULL INSURANCE, YOU MUST UPGRADE TO EXPRESS SHIPPING. IT IS ONLY POSSIBLE TO INSURE GROUND PACKAGES TO A VALUE OF $2000.


Please get in touch for assistance with figuring out the shipping method you need, or to upgrade your shipping method and insurance.

SHOP POLICIES: Please see my policies for information on shipping, resizing, returns, and jewelry care- http://www.etsy.com/shop_policy.php?user_id=7237531

LAYAWAY: Get in touch if you see something you like, but can't buy until later. I am generally able to place pieces on hold.

BUYERS OUTSIDE OF CANADA AND THE USA: Please note that I am not able to estimate for you what your country will charge you in import fees when you buy a piece from me. Any import fees, taxes, brokerage fees, etc. are assessed by your government. These fees cannot be estimated nor collected by me (unless you are in Canada, or a specific few American states), and are not included on your invoice from me. Please call your country's customs office if you would like an idea of fees that may be levied upon your purchase.