Frequently
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CUSTOMER
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you cannot find the answer to your question on this page,
please feel free to reach out to us via one of the following
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kapicka@msn.com
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916-625-6584
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FLOATING
LOCKET PRODUCT INFORMATION |
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What
are the lockets and charms made of?
Our lockets and chains are made of either alloy or high quality
stainless steel and are categorized appropriately. Charms
are made of zinc alloy and enamel.
I
have metal allergies, are these products hypo-allergenic?
All of our stainless steel lockets and chains are hypo-allergenic
and made with high quality stainless steel (grade 316L) and
are a great choice if you have metal allergies. Most people
with metal allergies do not react to this type of steel, but
you will still want to be aware of your own allergies before
ordering our product.
Because our alloy lockets are plated with zinc alloy, they
are not recommended for those with metal allergies.
How
many charms can I fit in my locket?
This will depend on which locket you order and the charms
you choose. You can use the guide below to give you an idea.
Please note the maximum # of charms is assuming the largest
charms, if you were to choose smaller charms such as birthstones
or pearls you could fit more:
Style |
Width
(25mm is about 1") |
Maximum
# of charms |
XL
Round |
35mm |
9-10 |
Big
Round |
30mm |
5-7 |
Medium
Round |
25mm |
3-5 |
Small
Round |
20mm |
1-2 |
Heart |
30mm |
4-5 |
Curvy
Heart |
25mm |
3-4 |
Diamond |
38.5mm
(at widest point) |
8-9 |
Square |
28mm |
8-9 |
Teardrop |
27mm |
6-7 |
Moon |
14mm
x 35mm |
2-3
narrow charms |
Triangle |
35mm |
6-7 |
Oval |
28mm |
6-7 |
Emerald
Cut |
20mm
x 30mm |
3-4 |
Emerald
Cut (Alloy) |
23mm
x 32mm |
4-5 |
What
length of necklace should I choose?
All
of our lockets look great on any length of chain, so choose
what works best for you and your style! The picture on the
right provides a general guide of where a chain hits on a
woman's chest. Please note that this is only an estimation
and that your frame and height will affect where the necklace
lays.
How
do I care for my locket?
As with most jewelry, you'll want to avoid wearing your floating
locket in water, to bed or when applying cosmetic products.
The lockets are very durable but they are made of glass; you
are advised to be careful when wearing it in situations where
the glass could shatter.
To clean the glass or shine the metal you can use any kind
of polishing cloth.
How
do I open my twist top locket?
Our Screw-Top "Twist" lockets are threaded &
screw into place. They feature clean lines and are our most
secure. Using your fingers you'll want to turn the locket
face counter clockwise until it comes off. (see picture) Please
note that the locket is designed to be tight and secure and
can be a little difficult to open the first time.
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ORDER
INFORMATION |
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Has
my order shipped?
Most orders ship within 1-2 business days during non-peak
seasons and within 2-5 business days during peak seasons such
as Christmas and Mother's Day. Please note that shipping time
is not factored into processing your order and will take a
few more days based on the shipping option you choose.
You will receive an email when your order has shipped with
your tracking information. If you have not received this email
within our fulfillment time frames, feel free to email or
call us at kapicka@msn.com or 916-625-6584 (M-F 8AM-3PM Pacific
Time).
If you ordered custom items, your order may take 1-2 business
days longer to finish production. We reserve the right to
hold your order for your customs or ship them separately within
a few days at no additional shipping cost to you.
How
do I track my order?
When your order has shipped you'll get an email with your
tracking number. You can use that to see the estimated delivery
date through the USPS. Tracking can take up to 48 hours to
update from the time we ship your package.
Please note that on most international orders, tracking stops
when it leaves the USA (Typically Los Angeles or New York)
How do I cancel or change
my order?
Unfortunately, we are unable to make modifications to an order
once it has been placed. This includes address changes, product
additions or cancellations.
What
forms of payment do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover,
Amex), Paypal and electronic check. Please note that when
paying with an electronic check it may take up to 10 business
days for your check to clear, during which time we cannot
ship your order.
Can I order via
email or phone?
We are unfortunately unable to process orders via email or
phone at this time. All orders must be placed through our
website. However, you are more than welcome to email or call
us with any questions regarding placing an order.
Do you have a catalog
I can order from?
Because our inventory is ever changing and growing, it is
impossible for us to upkeep a catalog, so we do not offer
this to our customers as of this time. All orders must be
placed through our website.
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PRIVACY
AND SECURITY |
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Will
my personal information be shared with third parties?
Absolutely not! We value your privacy and will never sell,
barter or trade your information with third parties.
Is
your shopping cart secure?
We know security is important to you and we want you to know
it's just as important to us! Our shopping cart is run through
PayPal meaning your personal and financial information is
protected through industry-leading encryption and fraud protection
tools.
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SHIPPING |
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What
shipping carrier do you use?
We ship via the United State Postal Service, using their three
main shipping methods, First Class, Priority and Express.
In rare cases we may ship via FedEx and you are welcome to
request this for an additional shipping cost. Send us an email
at kapicka@msn.com with the subject line FedEx Quote to get
more information.
How much does shipping cost
and how long will it take to get my package?
Most orders ship within 1-2 business days during non-peak
seasons and within 2-4 business days during peak seasons such
as Christmas and Mother's Day. Shipping time varies by the
shipping option you choose. Use the table below for pricing
and estimations on delivery. Please note that except where
guaranteed by the carrier, the number of days in transit are
estimates and are business days.
USA
Domestic Shipping
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International
Shipping
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Order
Subtotal
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First
Class
3-5 Days
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Priority
2-3 Days
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Express
1-2 Days*
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Order
Subtotal
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First
Class
1-3 Weeks
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Priority
5-10 Days
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Express
3-6 Days
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Fedex
1-3 Days
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Less
than $50
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$4.95
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$5.95
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$21.95
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Less
than $50
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$9.95
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$31.95
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$59.95
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$50
to $100
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$50
to $100
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$16.95
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$100
to $300
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Goes
to
Priority
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$100
to $300
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Goes
to
Priority
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$300
and up
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$300
and up
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Goes
to
Express
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Goes
to
Express
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For Express shipping in the USA, you can check to see if it
is a 1-day or 2-day guarantee by CLICKING
HERE and using an origin zip code of 95817. If it comes
up as 2-day shipping and you need the order overnight, email
us at kapicka@msn.com
and we'll respond with a quote for FedEx overnight shipping.
Do
you ship to my country?
Yes we do! We ship worldwide and welcome customers from any
country. Please note that delivery time varies greatly by
country and can take anywhere from 5 days to 3 weeks. You
can find more information from USPS on their website.
Do
you ship to P.O. Boxes and APO?
Yes we do! Feel free to use any verified USPS address.
Where
do you ship from?
We ship daily from Northern California.
Can
I pick my order up from your warehouse?
Unfortunately we are unable to provide pickups at our warehouse,
you will need to have your product shipped to you.
My
order hasn't arrived by its estimated delivery date?
First, please double check the tracking information and make
sure your package isn't on its way or being held at your local
post office because of a failed delivery attempt.
If that doesn't answer your question, send us an email at
kapicka@msn.com with the subject line Where's My Package?
Be sure to include your Transaction ID# (Found in your confirmation
email) as well as the name and/or email the order was placed
under. Our team will look into what happened and get back
to you right away!
My order has arrived but
it is missing an item?
We're extremely sorry your order didn't arrive in perfect
condition, we definitely want to make that right for you.
Please send us an email within fourteen (14) days of receipt
(delivery date) at kapicka@msn.com with the subject line Order
Error.
In your email, please include:
-Your Transaction ID# (Found on your packing slip or confirmation
email)
-The name and/or email the order was placed under
-The item(s) #'s that are missing (These can be found next
to each item on your packing slip and will look like: H1475,
SS11, DR101, etc)
-The red initials on the packing slip
Our team will look into what happened and get back to you
right away!
My
order has arrived but an item is damaged?
We're extremely sorry your order didn't arrive in perfect
condition, we definitely want to make that right for you.
Items that are received damaged in transit or have a manufacturers
defect and are reported to NewCharms Return Department within
thirty (30) days of receipt (delivery date) are eligible for
exchange.
Please email us at kapicka@msn.com with the subject line Damaged
Product to begin the process.
In your email, please include:
-Your Transaction ID# (Found on your packing slip or confirmation
email)
-The name and/or email the order was placed under
-The item(s) #'s that are damaged (These can be found next
to each item on your packing slip and will look like: H1475,
SS11, DR101, etc)
-A photo of the damaged item
In some cases we will require the damaged merchandise be returned,
in other cases the photo in your request will suffice.
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RETURNS
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I'm
not happy with my order, how do I return/exchange something?
We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase and will gladly
help you with a return or exchange if you're not. You are
welcome to exchange or return any unworn items within thirty
(30) days using the following guidelines. Please note that
custom items have a separate exchange policy and clearence
items are final sale/not returnable.
You will need to be issued an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
before sending anything back to us. Please email us at kapicka@msn.com
with the subject line RMA Request within thirty (30)
days of receipt (delivery date) to begin the process.
In your email, please include:
-Your Transaction ID# (Found on your packing slip or confirmation
email)
-The name and/or email the order was placed under
-The item(s) #'s you would like to return (These can be found
next to each item on your packing slip and will look like:
H1475, SS11, DR101, etc)
-The reason for your RMA request: Are you returning for a
refund or exchanging for another item? (Please include the
exchange item(s) #'s in your email if applicable)
Your RMA must be included in your return and all product(s)
must be received by NewCharms Return Department within forty-five
(45) days of your original delivery date. Returns not including
an RMA or received outside of the forty-five (45) days will
not be processed.
All returns are subject to a restocking fee which will be
deducted from all returned merchandise with the exception
of damaged products or those with manufacturers' defects.
Shipping charges incurred by customers when purchasing or
returning products will not be refunded.
An
item in my order is damaged, how do I return it?
Items that are received damaged in transit or have a manufacturers
defect and are reported to NewCharms Return Department with
thirty (30) days of receipt (delivery date) are eligible for
exchange.
Please email us at kapicka@msn.com with the subject line Damaged
Product to begin the process.
In your email, please include:
-Your Transaction ID# (Found on your packing slip or confirmation
email)
-The name and/or email the order was placed under
-The item(s) #'s that arrived damaged (These can be found
next to each item on your packing slip and will look like:
H1475, SS11, DR101, etc)
-A photo of the damaged item
In some cases we will require the damaged merchandise be returned
(at our expense), in other cases the photo in your request
will suffice.
Can
I return my custom item?
Custom items are not eligible for return or exchange unless
they were made incorrectly. If you believe your item(s) has
an error please email us at kapicka@msn.com with the subject
line Custom Order Error within thirty (30) days of
receipt (delivery date). In
your email, please include:
-Your Transaction ID# (Found on your packing slip or confirmation
email)
-The name and/or email the order was placed under
-A photo of the item that has an error
We'll process your request and get a replacement item(s) out
to you if applicable!
Have
you received my return?
We process all returns within three (3) business days of receipt
(delivery date). You can check the tracking on the package
you sent to us to see if has been delivered. If it was delivered
more than three (3) business days ago and you have not received
a refund or notification of your exchange please email us
at kapicka@msn.com with the subject line Return Information.
In your email please include:
-Your Transaction ID# (Found on your packing slip or confirmation
email)
-The name and/or email the order was placed under
-The item(s) #'s that you sent back to us (These can be found
next to each item on your slip and will look like: H1475,
SS11, DR101, etc)
-The tracking # for the package you sent to us
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PRICING
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How
does your wholesale pricing work, and how do I set up an account?
Our wholesale pricing is available to everyone and no account
set up is required to purchase. You can use any of the options
in the drop down menus of each item to choose the quantity
you need. The more you order of a single item, the less it
costs. You can get charms for as low as $0.69 each and stainless
steel lockets as low as $8.99!
How
does Mix&Match pricing work?
Mix&Match is a special pricing option on our floating
locket jewelry that allows you to purchase a large variety
at a lower price. You can always order individually or in
quantities of 3, 6, or 12 of the same item for the lowest
pricing. However, with mix&match (Formally known as BULK
pricing) you can get a variety of products at prices lower
than their individual prices.
Here's how you do it!
When you are ordering at least $100 worth of items on our
site you can choose mix&match from the drop down menu
of each item to add it to your cart at the special pricing.
(You can then adjust the quantity in your shopping cart to
whatever quantity you need of that item.)
For example you could buy 1 locket, 4 starfish charms, 11
snowflakes charms, 7 birthstones, 8 necklaces, and 2 heart
disks; all at a lower price than you would pay individually!
As long as you are ordering at least $100 you can choose mix&match
from our drop down menu for each item you add to the cart
and get our mix&match pricing on everything.
Do
I have to pay sales tax?
You only have to pay sales tax if you live in California.
Can
I get a discount because I am placing a large order or am
a repeat customer?
We occasionally offer sales on certain items and you should
watch our updates page to hear about these! Other than our
sales we are unable to offer extra discounts as our wholesale
prices are already the lowest we can offer.
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