Minicyn

ON VACATION the beauty of handcrafted jewellery

Paris, France 4609 Sales On Etsy since 2009

5 out of 5 stars (2043)

Minicyn

ON VACATION the beauty of handcrafted jewellery

Paris, France | 4609 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (2043)

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Announcement    Minicyn will be on VACATION as of 13th until the 28th of January. Any order/s placed between those dates will be treated upon my return! Thank you for all your patience! And Happy New Year.

Welcome to a little shop of meticulously handcrafted Eco-friendly silver jewellery that avoids invasive environmental mining. Everything is made from my atelier in Paris, France – located in charming Montmartre 75018. For an appointment email: minicyn [!at] rocketmail.com

Thank you, merci et gracias to Etsy for making me Featured Seller 2012. Read all about it: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/featured-seller-minicyn/?ref=fp_featured

Announcement

Last updated on Jan 12, 2020

Minicyn will be on VACATION as of 13th until the 28th of January. Any order/s placed between those dates will be treated upon my return! Thank you for all your patience! And Happy New Year.

Welcome to a little shop of meticulously handcrafted Eco-friendly silver jewellery that avoids invasive environmental mining. Everything is made from my atelier in Paris, France – located in charming Montmartre 75018. For an appointment email: minicyn [!at] rocketmail.com

Thank you, merci et gracias to Etsy for making me Featured Seller 2012. Read all about it: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/featured-seller-minicyn/?ref=fp_featured

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About Minicyn

Sales 4,609
On Etsy since 2009
  • Door front of Minicyn's atelier/boutique
  • Entry to my showroom/atelier.
  • My display changes with my mood. This one was taken during my atelier 2017 Xmas sale.
  • My humble workbench.
  • My Droplet rings from 2010 featured in a book.

Jewellery handcrafted by Minicyn from her little atelier in Paris, Montmartre 18eme.

An expatriate from the antipodean now residing in France. Her collections are traditionally handcrafted personally by herself from her atelier in the charming 18th district of Montmartre in Paris, France. Visits are welcomed through appointments.

Previously a Creative Director, Graphic Designer/Illustrator in print publishing industry – a career spanning 15 years focusing mainly in non-profit sectors; is now re-pursuing her first love affair in silver-smithing. Her Diploma in contemporary jewelry was also completed back in the early nineties in 'Aotearoa' Auckland, New Zealand.

All her designs are all hand-constructed meticulously from precious metals sourced from ethical suppliers - locally whenever possible. Recycle packaging is always a must whereby presentation is never compromised.

www.minicynbijoux.com
Facebook: minicynjewellery
Instagram: minicyn_
Email: minicyn [!at] rocketmail.com

............... m i n i c y n ' s s t e r l i n g s i l v e r
Just so you know, 95% of the sterling silver used is Eco-friendly
sourced from a Paris foundry, circa 1800(http://www.simp-paris.fr/). Be
confident, knowing that your piece/s avoids invasive environmental
mining by instead re-using existing precious metals – be proud to
support this movement, join her damn it!

............... p u b l i c i t y
* Metalsmithing for Jewelry Makers: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Inspirational Results (Hardback)
http://www.bookdepository.com/Metalsmithing-for-Jewelry-Makers-Jinks-McGrath/9780764165849

Her pieces are also included in some of these beautifully curated Blogs
below, thank you to you all you independent kick-ass Bloggist, I love
you:

*ACutAboveTherEtsy, Minicyn is cut above!
http://www.acutabovetheretsy.com/2013/10/minicyn.html

* LEXPRESS.fr for placing me in their xmas wishlist!
www.lexpress.fr/styles/diapo-photo/styles/shopping/la-wishlist-de-noel-des-blogueuses-mode_1054352.html?p=6

* MASAOMS/18kt JOIERIA CONTEMPORANIA
www.18kt.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/mini-cyn/

* HANDMADE EUROPE
www.handmade-europe.com/2010/11/01/favorite-places-minicyn/

* THE DESIGN BOARDS
www.thedesignboards.com/2010/10/behind-design-mini-cyn.html

* ANALLITERATION
www.analliteration.blogspot.com

* UPUPCREATIVE
www.upupcreative.blogspot.com/2010/06/spread-word-mini-cyn.html

* CREATURE COMFORT
www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2010/6/11/etsy-finds-faves-weekend-link-love.html

* MELISSALOVES
www.mloves.typepad.com/melissa-loves/2010/08/cheap-chic-inspired-by-harem6.html

* IVETH
www.mademoisellecrankypants.blogspot.com

* FRENCH ETSY
www.etsy.fr/blog/featured-seller-cynthia-de-la-boutique-minicyn#more-988

* WONDERLAND BOUTIQUE www.wonderlandboutique.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/wonderland-loves-mini-cyn/

* BOOKS PAPER SCISSORS www.bookspaperscissors.tumblr.com/post/2874502549/antique-cutlery-inspired-jewellery-by-minicyn

• EAST SIDE BRIDE
www.eastsidebride.com/2011/02/if-i-were-to-get-married-now_11.html

• HAPPYMENT
www.rasaspulle.blogspot.com/2011/02/lightness-of-spring.html

Shop members

  • Minicyn

    Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator, Photography, Organizer

    Minicyn handcrafts everything herself from sheets and wire of Silver or Gold, Wax and stone set everything from her workshop in Paris 18eme, France. Both the lost wax castings and gold gilding service is locally done in Paris, Île-de-France.

  • Bench

    Assistant

    My partner in crime, my humble jeweler's bench situated in a small corner of an old freezer room of a 1930's butcher shop transormed into my showroom/atelier.

Shop policies

Last updated on November 14, 2019
* Thank you for your visit *
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to make contact. Politeness & patience is appreciated for Minicyn is a one-woman band.

* Green philosophy *
Every effort is put into using Sterling Silver sourced from ethical suppliers avoiding invasive environmental mining - locally whenever possible, 95% from Paris, France & 5% Australian professional foundry. So be a proud supporter & wearer of environmentally friendly silver.

Minicyn does not compromise the beauty of packaging by using bio-degradable and custom made Minicyn Italian gift box from the finest recycled paper & Moo's Green business card option. The result is simple and beautiful! Avoiding the least possible useless plastic frills that come with dressing a gift.

Thank you for supporting made by hand jewellery by the designer herself.

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
  • Other Method
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept exchanges and cancellations
Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 24 hours of purchase
I don't accept returns
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • 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
PLEASE NOTE:
• make sure you're in an alert mode when filling out your postal address when checking out. Packages will go awol for a month up to 3-6 months if an insufficient address is provided; the wrong postcode, wrong street number etc. We will not take the blame & refund will only be considered when the package returns in its original format.

• I do not recommend that you leave for your vacation after ordering, you must be present. We are more than happy to hold the package until your return from your holidays.

• Written assaults and insults from buyers will not be tolerated, respect is earned. If not, you will be immediately reported to Etsy. Please be polite.

• ON CUSTOM/DUTY/IMPORT Tax: Buyer may be asked to pay any additional customs fees depending on the duties imposed by your country. It is the buyer's responsibility, Minicyn will not be able to accept returns.

• ON EXCHANGE/REFUNDS (unless specified): Minicyn do not offer refunds, but you can exchange something of either equal value or keep the remaining for future purchase. Return postage will be covered by the buyer. Item has to be returned in its original state plus packaging within a month of contact. We do not offer discounts in place of exchange for keeping the item.

• ON BESPOKE/CUSTOM:
All rings are all made-to-order as noted in the description, please do not guess your ring size as I do not have others in stock to exchange with. I do not resell custom orders, therefore a refund or exchange is not possible. Thank you very much for your co-operation and understanding.

• REPAIRS:
Returns must be PRE-APPROVED via contact/convo/email and shipped in their original packaging sent within 2 months in case of change of address otherwise please check again. Minicyn is not responsible for any items lost or damaged during return shipping. Appropriate insurance is recommended for all return packages.

• ON POSTAGE
90% of our orders are handed over to La Poste in 2-3 days unless specified or bespoke order there's a minimum of 7 business days to 1.5 weeks wait.
Payment
All orders must be 'paid' after purchasing from my Etsy shop. For an extension please contact me. My Etsy shop accepts Paypal and Direct check-out with Credit cards.
Shipping
PLEASE NOTE:
• make sure you're in an ALERT mode when filling out your postal address when checking out. Packages will go awol for a month up to 3 months if an insufficient address is provided; the wrong post code, wrong street number etc. We will not take the blame & refund will only be considered when the package returns in safety.
• Highly NOT recommended that you leave for your vacation after ordering. We are more than happy to hold the package until your return.
• We will not tolerate written assaults and insults from buyers. You will be reported to Etsy.

******************INTERNATIONAL shipping***********************
I ship to all international destination except to SPAIN unless you choose a signature option (please contact me). Please do not leave for your vacation after ordering, just contact the seller to arrange a delivery for when you're sure of your presence.

Patience is a virtue. If you are based in Russia or Asia, be aware that it will take at least 30 days or more at times for it to arrive at you. This is out of my control, please do not leave negative feedback about postal delays that are out of my control when I ship 3-4 days after order.

If you're interested in expedited shipping please contact me for more details. Minicyn is situated in Paris, France thus Europe. When ordering for a special occasion for a specific time keep in mind that postal delays could potentially extend the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), due to unforeseen circumstances out of my control. The ETA is between 10 working days but it can take up to 3.5weeks depending; on your country's Customs Declaration, the season Christmas/New Year etc. If you're unsure what to do/decide, you're welcome to contact me for an opinion.

All orders come with tracking numbers for both International and local buyers.

• On International DELIVERY:
PLEASE double check that the address provided in your Etsy account is correct right down to your country's name! International delivery will take from 7-10 business days up to 30 days to arrive depending on: how far you're from France, delays in Customs(especially US) are becoming increasingly common and Postal strikes. Packages may take longer deliver to international destinations due to unforeseen reasons beyond the control of Minicyn once the item/s is shipped. If you cannot wait please consider ordering from a local seller to avoid disappointment.

• On Local DELIVERY:
Mondial Relay or Colissimo is used. ETA is between 4-10 days.
Additional policies and FAQs
Please contact me if you so wish to find out more, and don't forget to start with a Hello, Bonjour or Hola :) minicyn [!at] rocketmail.com