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PAYMENT
Items will not be shipped until payment has been made and cleared through. Please note that orders paid with Etsy Payments may take longer to clear. If you are in a hurry to receive your order I suggest using the faster PayPal option. Please note you can pay with a credit card through PayPal without the need to sign up.

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations can be made before the item is shipped and you will be refunded the whole amount. Once the item has been shipped, I cannot proceed to cancel the order. I do not accept cancellations for customized/custom orders. If you have received the item and wish for a refund please see my return policy.

ITEM PROCESSING TIME
All items in the shop are made to order unless specifically stated otherwise in the item description. Current processing time is 1-3 days but you can expect it to take longer if multiple items are ordered together or an item is ordered in large quantities. For customized/custom orders expect between 3-5 days until the order is shipped. If an item is going to take longer than 3 days to process I will always get back to you to give you a time estimate or to let you know the current status of your order. If you think you might need an item prepared very fast, please let me know before placing the order. I am usually able to accommodate most requests.

SHIPPING
I always ship items as registered mail which takes between 5-22 days and I provide you with the tracking number so you can keep track of your item. You can expect 1-3 working days from when you have placed the order until the item is shipped. I always try to use the most cost-efficient but at the same time fast and reliable shipping option so that you pay less and you receive the item in reasonable time. Please allow for the appropriate amount of time to receive your order depending on where you live. If you think the item has been severely delayed please message me and I will look into it. Please note that if you live outside EU, your delivery might be subject to customs clearance which might incur customs charges or value added taxes. I am not responsible for these charges.
If you need an item delivered urgently, you can select a shipping upgrade during checkout or you can purchase it separately after placing the order by following this link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/207616481/express-shipping-upgrade-for-your-order?ref=shop_home_active_14
It is best to purchase the upgrade within 12 hours of placing the item order, otherwise I might ship them before taking notice of your upgrade request. If you are unsure, please contact me and let me know before purchasing it.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR JEWELRY

Just like your car and your clothes need to be washed occasionally, and shoes polished, your silver jewelry needs to be cared for in order to stay fine. To keep your silver jewelry shiny and clean, it is good to take them off before you play sports, showering, bathing or going to bed. If you use perfume, hairspray, makeup and skin creams, it is best to let it dry before putting on the jewelry, otherwise there is a risk of discoloration (chemical reaction).

In the summer, you may need to polish their jewelry a little more often, since often sweat a little more. Our sweat contains salts and sulfur which react to silver. If you take medicine, this can speed up the oxidation process also.

*** Brass Items***
State it Brass Jewelry come coated with lacquer to prevent tarnishing and to protect delicate components. Untreated brass will easily change color when exposed to humidity. For this reason jewelry that comes in direct contact to the skin are more susceptible to discoloration. Avoid swimming or showering while wearing your jewelry and never spray perfume on them, in order to avoid the lacquer from dissolving.
Your brass rings leaving you a green mark on the finger? No problem, just coat the inside of the ring with clear nail polish and let dry.

***Silver Items***
Silver doesn't tarnish as fast as brass but still oxidizes slowly. Keep a shine in your silver jewelry by having it always well-kept. You can do this by taking some very slightly soapy water and use a soft brush to dab and scrub gently at the surface to remove any dirt or grime. Another simple trick that makes your silver jewelry fine again, is to brush them with toothpaste and lukewarm water. Use a toothbrush or a little harder scrubbing brush. (Toothpaste contains a mild polishing agent). Avoid Zendium / Sensodynes toothpaste for sensitive teeth, as they contain no polish!
Silver together with leather is not a good combination. Leather is treated with tannic acid that makes the silver oxidizes and darkens. Note that if you store silver jewelry in a jewelry box made ​​of leather, they will oxidize, so avoid it!

***Storage***
Keep them in a dry, dark place (preferably not in the bathroom). Although chlorine or salt water can discolor your jewelry, it is best to use the jewelry. It becomes a natural and continuous "wear" through the use. It is mainly when they are left in the box that they oxidize - especially when the lining of the jewelry box is made ​​of leather, which is treated with tannic acid.

Note that oxidation does not count as a reason for claims. Nor will you get your money back if jewelry oxidizes unusually quickly for your likes (this can vary individually). On some individuals, the oxidation process tends to occur faster than on others. Then you simply need to polish the jewelry a little more often!