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Review the manufacturing methods we use on our product lines for a better understand your specific item. On our new jewelry and reproductions each item is inspected for defects and is then carefully packaged. Customers have from the date of receipt to the last day of the return period specified in the Return Policy page, to return for any reason.

Our jewelry is warranted against manufacturing defects for life and we encourage customers to contact us if they have issues at any point regarding structural defects. Where we carry a wide range of products each item is evaluated on a case by case basis. Previously owned, estate and consignment items are sold in 'as is condition'. We describe and note any wear or previous repairs to the item as best as possible, however where your purchasing an item that is antique or previously owned we can not offer any sort of warranty beyond our standard return policy. If problems do occur with your antique, estate or previously owned item we will however do any needed repairs at our jewelers cost.

Reproduction jewelry that is 'made to order' requires a set manufacturing time prior to shipment which is noted in the description. In stock items are defined as a one of it's kind item ready for immediate shipment to available items that have a short fulfilment time frame from the manufacturer.
 

Gold alloy & metals disclosure for the filigree 'made to order' filigree line and reproduction wedding bands:

The 14k white gold used is a low nickel content alloy which is less brittle and more flexible to work with on intricate filigree designs. There are different alloy mixtures of white gold so anytime you order rings to be worn as a set that are made from different manufacturer's, the metals may not be an exact match. There can even be a difference in metal tone when rings are made in separate productions runs. Keep in mind when pairing a new wedding band with an existing engagement ring, the ring may need professional polishing and buffing to match the metal tone of a newly manufactured band. Rhodium plating your rings at the same time is recommended if you find they are not matching to your satisfaction. The plating however will wear off in time but can easily and inexpensively be re-applied as needed.

In filigree platinum jewelry, 950 Platinum/cobalt alloy is used as it is best for color & casting characteristics. Adding cobalt to any precious metal alloy mixture will make the item magnetic. We've seen in some findings that the 14k gold has been alloyed with cobalt, however the alloys are still genuine 14k or platinum.

Although not a listed option many mountings can be cast in 14k red/rose or green gold. The color of the alloy is a rose/pink gold or for green gold yellow with a greenish tint and costs approximately an additional 10%.

Disclosure of Gemstone Treatments:

Enhancement is defined as any treatment process other than cutting and polishing that improves the appearance, durability, or availability of a gemstone. A large portion of colored gemstones on the market today have undergone some form of treatment. These enhancement processes are permanent, stable and safe, and do not affect the quality and in most instances the value of the gemstone. In fact, often with such enhancement processes, like heating, the natural beauty of the stone is much improved. We will make note of any stone treated by a non-industry accepted manner or if the treatment or process is not permanent.

AA=    Eye clean, medium gold to slightly orange, little or no color zoning, good cut.

AA=  Eye clean, medium /dark, red/orange brown, good cut.

 
Rhodolite Garnet

AA=    Eye clean, medium / dark, raspberry to plum, good cut.

              

 Mystic Topaz

Mystic topaz begins as clear, white topaz. It undergoes a process called vacuum deposition, where a titanium coating is applied permanently to the  pavilion (back of the gem). The coating is difficult to scratch, it is however protected by the setting.

 Green aka peacock, AA=  Medium light green with purple and pink hues.

   Pure pink, AA=  Medium to medium dark vibrant pink.

    Sunrise, AA=  Medium light orangey yellow with pink hues.

Green Tourmaline

  

 

 

AAA=  Eye clean to slight imperfections, light to medium yellowish green, good cut.

   AA=  Eye clean to slight imperfections, medium yellowish green, good cut.

Man made, slightly tinted yellow (I-K in color), good cut, very high dispersion.