The Jewel Seeker

Processing time We try to ship within 24 hours with the exception of week-ends.  We often will take 4 days off traveling and seeking to increase our inventory. By Purchasing this item, you agree to our policies and have read the items full description   US sellers are not authorized to collect VAT/customs fees for other countries.

Attention International Buyers! Please be aware that there may be VAT, import or customs fees in your country. These fees are your responsibility, and we cannot be aware of the fees for every country.   Please check with your local postal service for more information. We do not refund those fees.

ALL the items in my shop are vintage or antique and have been previously worn. Items will show wear commensurate with their age and any major flaws will be noted. Many enlarged close, detailed photos are taken for you to view.

You can find the definitions of conditions in our FAQ Section below.

IMPORTANT INFO: Although I do my best, Photographing jewelry for size reference can be a little tricky, and often items look larger on screen. Colors can also vary depending on computers. So, please refer to the description of color and measurements for actual size.

All items are described to the best of my knowledge. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. You, the buyer, are the final judge after viewing the photos and reading the description.

Most items have been cleaned, but there may be some additional cleaning that will need to be done to meet the standards of the buyer.

If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited cases. I describe these rights below:

1) Access. You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information I hold about you by contacting me using the contact information below.

2) Change, restrict, delete. You may also have rights to change, restrict my use of, or delete your personal information. Absent exceptional circumstances (like where I am required to store data for legal reasons) I will generally delete your personal information upon request.

3) Object. You can object to (i) my processing of some of your information based on my legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from me after providing your express consent to receive them.

In such cases, I will delete your personal information unless I have compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons.

4) Complain. If you reside in the EU and wish to raise a concern about my use of your information (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local data protection authority.

I try to be detailed, accurate, and truthful in describing jewelry for sale in my shop describing any major problems seen with the naked eye as accurately as possible. I include detailed photographs with my description that will let you see each piece as if it were in front of you.

Remember that vintage equals used: some minor imperfections may be present and should be expected on very old jewelry. I try to describe any major problems seen with the naked eye as accurately as possible.   I will only use your shipping and billing address, and contact information

•To communicate with you about your order

•To fulfill your order

•For legal reasons (like paying taxes)

•If you qualify as a Preferred Customer, we will contact you with a Preferred Customer Coupon Code to use for the current year.

We contact our Preferred customers to let them know that we are running a sale, where they can use the additional Preferred Customer Coupon Code.

I do recommend that if you purchase earrings, to disinfect the hardware with several wipes of alcohol (be careful to avoid the stones).NOTE: Clip on Earrings may need to be tightened or loosened, according to the size of ear lobes. You can obtain an “earring key” online at jewelry supply shops, or take it to your local jewelry store.

Frequently asked questions What do I do if item arrives damaged or Seller misrepresented the item? If item arrives damage or broke, please email seller with what the damage is, and a picture or two of the broken item, the gold box and the outside packaging.We will contact you within 24 hours with further instructions.   Seller

Misrepresented item:  Contact seller immediately after delivery of package. Let us know how it was misrepresented. We will review and contact you within 24 hours with instructions.

We do not refund for any of the following reasons:

a) Buyers remorse

b) Improper size or fit (unless we misrepresented the size)

c) Shipping to you or return postage

d) If covered by postal insurance

e) Color in pictures not exact

f) If we shipped on time, but package did not arrive on time (ie Christmas or Birthday gift)

Insurance:   We insure and track all packages. International packages are insure to the point that they leave the US Airport.

If you want your international package insure and tracked to your door, please choose Express Mail.

If you do not choose express mail for your international package, then we can only guarantee that it left the US soil, and will only insure it to that point.I

f your international package does not arrive within a reasonable time, please contact your Customs or Postal Service before contacting us.

Thank you! Will we lower the value on the package for the purpose of Reducing Customs or Import Charges?

We will report the actual value of the the package. In the USA, it is illegal to falsify the value or content of any package.

Shippers in the USA can be charged with fraud if values or actual content is falsified.

Please do not ask us to risk our business by asking us to be dishonest about the value of the package or what it contains.

How I rate my Jewelry-

Condition Chart: Guide to understand the words I use to rate the condition of the Jewelry I am listing. I usually increase the contrast in my photos, so any flaws will be more pronounced.

Mint / Perfect: Self explanatory – R ARE Near Mint /

Perfect: Like new – no noted flaws

Excellent: Minor flaws which do not compromise the piece Very Good: Minor flaws, easily repairable and wearable flaws. Most items fit in this category

Good: Noted minor flaws, most likely repairable, wearable with care or after repair

Fair: Noticeable noted flaws, some significant, possibly wearable or repairable

As Found: A piece that is damaged beyond repair, recycle parts,valuable for research or for further study.

Please make sure to read policies and frequently asked questions prior to making your purchase.

Sterling Silver FAQ’s Care of Sterling jewelry: Patina is what gives older silver pawn jewelry its character. That’s why in our shop, we rarel remove patina – we let the new owner decide if they want the item to show its age or to be shiny.

Authentic patina increases the value of old Silver, Gold, Brass and Copper pieces. It is not verdigris. We often get asked about resizing cuffs. We suggest that you check with a local Silver Smith to resize or reshape your cuffs and rings.

Our Gemstones and Testing Gemstones GEMSTONES: Gemstones may or may not be LAB Gemstone or a NATURAL Gemstone. Some Gemstones have been altered in a lab. Gemstones have been tested with the Presidium Gem Tester. We are not gemologists, nor do we have the refractor equipment to test for identifying stones. We do test all gemstones on the Gem Tester to verify that a stone is a gemstone. So we can guarantee a stone is a gemstone, but cannot guarantee which it is. We can easily verify some stones, but not all.If you have questions regarding the gemstones, please convo / email us. We are happy to take a picture of us testing the gemstone, and the results on the PGT.

30, 60, 90 day Layaway Option:

1) Send a Email letting us know you want the layaway plan

2) We will send you a paypal invoice for 30% your purchase (including shipping costs). It is non refundable and must be paid upon receipt. Check payments acceptable.

3) 30 days later we will send another invoice for 30%; and then 60 days after the first payment was made we will send you another invoice for the balance.

4) We will ship the item as soon as the final payment is made.

If last payment is by check, we will ship after check clears

How soon will the package arrive

Shipping: When you place your order, we ship either same day or the next day (unless you place the order on Friday or Saturday). You will receive a tracking number immediately after shipping. The arrival time, according to the postal service, depends on the method of shipping your choose (first class, priority mail, or express mail). When the item gets into your cart, you will be give shipping options (and the price will depend on the option you choose) and the time it takes will depend your choice. Once the item leaves our hands arrival depends on your location (we are located on the West Coast) but the responsibility of the arrival time is the Postal Services, We do our best to get the item into your hands as quickly as possible.

Restocking Fees and Shipping Charges if Item is returned If an agreement is made that an item can be returned, there will be a restocking fee of 20%, and no shipping fees will be reimbursed. We understand that there are some circumstances where exceptions need to be made. However, unless you contact us within 24 hours after receiving the item, and the item is returned to us within 5 days, we will not accept the return.

What is Vintage and Antique Gold Filled?  Victorian gold filled pieces are generally unmarked for gold content and hallmarking in the USA until after 1907. Sometimes a jeweler would mark the jewellery or the box that it came in, so many pieces are not hallmarked with their gold content. Antique & Vintage gold filled jewelry is normally 10k, 12k, or 14k in gold content. English equivalent jewellery is Rolled Gold is usually 9ct (sometimes 15ct and 18ct).Vintage Gold filled jewelry is made from solid gold and filled with other alloys such as brass, bronze and sterling silver. Think of it like a sandwich with solid gold on the outside and a metal filling or core. Vintage Gold filled wears, looks and lasts like solid gold because its outer surface is solid gold. If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited cases. I describe these rights below: 1) Access. You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information I hold about you by contacting me using the contact information below. 2) Change, restrict, delete. You may also have rights to change, restrict my use of, or delete your personal information. Absent exceptional circumstances (like where I am required to store data for legal reasons) I will generally delete your personal information upon request. 3) Object. You can object to ( i) my processing of some of your information based on my legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from me after providing your express consent to receive them. In such cases, I will delete your personal information unless I have compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons. 4) Complain. If you reside in the EU and wish to raise a concern about my use of your information (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local data protection authority. I try to be detailed, accurate, and truthful in describing jewelry for sale in my shop describing any major problems seen with the naked eye as accurately as possible. I include detailed photographs with my description that will let you see each piece as if it were in front of you. Remember that vintage equals used: some minor imperfections may be present and should be expected on very old jewelry. I try to describe any major problems seen with the naked eye as accurately as possible.    I will only use your shipping and billing address, and contact information • To communicate with you about your order or announce an occasional sale • To fulfill your order • For legal reasons (like paying taxes) • If you qualify as a Preferred Customer, we will contact you with a Preferred Customer Coupon Code to use for the current year. We contact our Preferred customers to let them know that we are running a sale, where they can use the additional Preferred Customer Coupon Code.