Fine jewelry shipping policy:
Fine jewelry orders are handled differently than regular merchandise and can take up to 3-4 weeks to be shipped.
Shipping Method
All orders can only be shipped to street addresses and only within the U.S. We cannot ship to P.O. Boxes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
UPS Ground:
You may choose to have your merchandise shipped via United Parcel Service (UPS). Products usually arrive between 5 and 10 working days after your order is processed. Orders are processed in one or two business days.
Rush Delivery by DHL:
Please note that this is not an "overnight" service, but it is still much quicker than ground shipment. Products usually arrive in 2 days after your order is processed. Orders are processed in one to two business days. From the time your order begins processing to delivery is usually 2 to 4 business days.*
*Shipping procedures and arrangements subject to change without notice.
Refund, Returns and Cancellation Policies:
AUTHORIZATION FOR RETURN OR REPLACEMENT
To obtain a return authorization to return a defective item for credit or replacement, simply contact us within 15 days of purchase. Non-defective merchandise returns will incur a 20% restocking fee, and must also be returned within 30 days of purchase.
I received a watch that doesn't work. I bought it 3 weeks ago and didn't realize it didn't work properly until I usedit. What's the procedure on this?
A: Any watch received in a defective condition that doesn't show signs of wear, which is returned to Crochet Collectables within 30 days of purchase date in its original display box, can be returned to us for credit or replacement. A Return Authorization Form must be used as no merchandise can be returned to Crochet Collectables without prior consent from us.
Q: I wore the defective watch and it does show signs of wear. Won't you repair it?
A: Yes. Any defective watch purchased from Crochet Collectables that shows signs of wear will be repaired free of charge, providing it was purchased within the previous 30 days. Proof of date and purchase (your invoice) must be included, as well as a note saying the watch is defective, with a brief explanation if necessary. Send to:
Customer Satisfaction
P.O. Box 1600
Woodland Hills, CA 91365.
Q: What if the watch was purchased longer than 30 days previously?
A: Any watch purchased more than 30 days previously which has not been worn, must be accompanied by the service fee and the Guarantee Certificate which is included with each watch. Send to:
Customer Satisfaction
P.O. Box 1600
Woodland Hills, CA 91365.
Q: If a 14K gold item is $39.95 or less, is it covered by the costume jewelry guarantee?
A: No. All 14K gold jewelry is covered by the 14K gold warranty regardless of cost.
Q: Your costume jewelry guarantee is really great! This guarantee offers replacement regardless of reason for only a small service fee. Do you have a similar guarantee for the 14K gold jewelry?
A: Crochet Collectables offers a separate warranty for 14K and 10K gold jewelry. Gold and gems are by far the biggest cost factor in 14K/10K gold jewelry compared to labor for costume jewelry.
The only feasible guarantee we can offer for 14K/10K gold jewelry is to guarantee that it's exactly as described. Money will be refunded if the 14K/10K gold jewelry is returned in perfect resalable condition, exactly as received and unused, within 10 days of receipt. There is no restocking fee when 14K/10k gold jewelry is returned under the conditions of the guarantee.
Note: All Crochet Collectables jewelry and watches come with guarantees and warrantees.
DAMAGED MERCHANDISE
Inspect each box for signs of damage such as crushed, torn, open, unseamed tape, etc. If you do find outward damage, sign the receipt with the words "Exception – Damage." For United Parcel Service deliveries, contact Crochet Collectables and give the invoice number or the shipment involved. Explain the damage involved, number of cartons received and whether you desire a replacement or credit to your account. This information will prepare us for a claim report from the carrier.
Hidden Damage by carrier:
If you should receive a shipment delivered by carrier that shows no visible damage, but upon inspection you discover damage due to evident rough handling, contact Crochet Collectables within 15 days of invoice date and report the damage. Crochet Collectables will issue credit or replacement at your request.
Shortages
If you receive an order from Crochet Collectables and find it has not been filled completely:
Thoroughly check the cartons and packing. Small items may be under the packing material. Upon receipt, check the condition of the cartons. If there is a shortage due to tampering, a claim must be placed with the carrier. Follow the same procedure as if there is damage.
If there is no tampering and an actual shortage exists, contact Customer Support department. We'll need to know the invoice number, number of cartons received, the missing item number, and whether you prefer credit or a replacement.
Crochet Collectables will investigate the shortage. When the item is confirmed as not shipped, it will be shipped or credit will be issued to your account, whichever you prefer.
If reweighing your shipment or other checking procedures indicates all items were shipped, we will advise you.
Cancellation Policy:
Once an order is entered into the system, it cannot be cancelled. This policy requires that all packages be returned to us, unopened, and in good condition. The order will be credited back minus the original and return shipping costs, plus a restocking charge of 20%. Returned products must be received by us not later than 30 days from date of purchase.
Crochet Collectables does not accept liability for incorrect spelling, printing errors (including prices), incorrect manufacturer’s specifications or changes, or grammatical inaccuracies in any product included in this Website. Prices and return policy subject to change without notice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
| Alabastrite | Bone China | Porcelain |
| Jade Porcelain | Stoneware | Patchwork |
| Cubic Zircon | Diamond | Gold |
| Gemstones | Pearl | Sterling Silver |
| Hong Tze | Frosted Acrylic | Gypsum |
| Dolomite | Plumb |
Alabastrite
Alabastrite is a stone-based material which can be intricately molded producing great detail, and will allow paint to adhere. These items may be cleaned by dusting, however, they should not be washed with water as they are painted with water soluble paints.
Bone China
White clay with bone ash added. Bone ash content must be at least 25% by U. S. guidelines. Fired at 1800 degrees. The translucent material is finished with a glaze or underglaze (matte). Lighter, stronger, more expensive than porcelain.
Porcelain
Fine ground white clay, molded and fired in an oven for eight hours at 1200 degrees. Finished with a glazed, underglazed, or "bisque" finish. Glazing produces a high gloss; underglaze produces a matte finish. Bisque is a matte finish without glaze. After finishing, the item is "cooked" for six hours at 800 degrees.
Jade Porcelain
Jade porcelain is a type of porcelain made with a finer clay. Usually no glaze or only a colorless glaze will be applied at the final firing to show off the very smooth surface and to preserve the translucency.
Stoneware
White clay with fine ground stone. Working with stoneware demands great expertise, and is in fact becoming a lost art. Stoneware is safe to use in microwave and conventional ovens.
Patchwork Items
Unique fabric or paper prints are applied to the surface of porcelain, dolomite or polyresin items. After application, 12 layers of lacquer are added and the item is hand polished to a high gloss between each layer.
Cubic Zircon
The most successful simulated diamond. Properties such as refraction, hardness, and specific gravity are remarkably similar to diamonds. Cubic zirconia are very hard to distinguish from diamonds; sometimes a jewelers loop will be needed to see the difference.
Diamond
Extremely hard, highly refractive colorless or white crystalline of carbon. Diamonds, like all gemstones, are judged in terms of Carats, or weight (different from Karats, as in gold purity).
Gold
The ultimate precious metal. Virtually indestructible, amazingly malleable, doesn't rust or tarnish. Graded by purity; in the U.S. a scale of 24 is used, so 24 Karats (24K) is 100% pure. 18K is 18 parts gold and 6 parts alloy (other metals), and so on. 10K is the legal minimum for Karat-graded gold. The word "Plumb"indicates the exact purity of the piece.
Gemstones
Rubies, sapphires, emeralds and amethysts, often treasured as birthstones, fall under the category of gemstones. Gemstones are priced and graded by Carat weight.
Pearl
A smooth, lustrous, variously-colored deposit formed around a grain of sand in the shell of a certain mollusk. Pearls may be formed naturally or "cultured" through an artificial implanting process.
Sterling Silver
To qualify as "sterling" a given piece must be composed of a least 92.5% pure silver.
Hong Tze
To closely emulate a special stone found in China which is known for its deep red color, these items are created using an alabastrite polyresin. Hong Tze pieces are highly polished, further bringing out the intense, deep red color.
Frosted Acrylic
Acrylic items are given the French Lilac process, (used on glass), to achieve the distinctive frosted look.
Gypsum
Gypsum is a white mineral which is usually used to make Plaster of Paris.
Dolomite
A magnesia-rich, sedimentary rock resembling limestone, dolomite is either gray, pink or white in color.