Heirlooms and Goddesses

FAQs

All pieces are made to order and arrive simply yet beautifully wrapped, in a chocolate brown box with a ribbon to untie.

GIFT BOXES

Our chocolate brown jewelry boxes are 100% recycled and made in the USA. White synthetic cotton filler is 100% recycled and manufactured with renewable hydroelectric energy.

YOUR ORDER & SHIPPING

When you make your purchase, your order will go into production and you will receive a confirmation email with the estimated ship date (orders usually ship within two weeks of your purchase date). We ship via US Priority Mail, with a flat rate of $10.00 for shipping within the U.S. and $28.00 for international shipping. Once your purchase has shipped, you will receive a tracking number for your package. For security reasons, all packages must be signed for.

We ship worldwide however, we do not ship to Post Office boxes or to U.S. territories (including, but not limited to: American Samoa, Baker Island, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Wake Island).

INTERNATIONAL & CUSTOMS

You may be liable for applicable duties and sales tax that may be charged by your local customs authorities at the country of destination. Customs policies vary from country to country and we have no control over these charges. Should you have customs related questions, please contact your local customs office.

BEST PRACTICES

We're dedicated to taking all of the small yet necessary steps that ultimately stack up and make a difference, leading us into being a responsible and conscious jewelry company.

We're making a commitment to improve our supply chain wherever possible. We do our best and as we learn & grow, we will continue to implement & update this page with what we're doing and why we do it.

For environmental reasons, we use recycled silver whenever possible and minimal packaging. Our jewelry boxes are 100% recycled and made in the USA. White synthetic cotton filler is 100% recycled and manufactured with renewable hydroelectric energy.

PAYMENT & PAYMENT SECURITY

Every purchase made is made via PayPal. Heirlooms & Goddesses does not process credit card transactions on our website. When you click to make a purchase on our site, you will be transferred to PayPal. Although PayPal is considered a safe place to shop, it is not possible to give absolute assurance that all information will remain secure. Under certain circumstances, it is possible that third parties or other entities with legal authority may be able to intrude on PayPal systems and view your information. By submitting information to PayPal via our links, you agree that you are aware of and accept these risks. If you do not wish to submit your information electronically, do not do so, however, you will not be able to make your purchase online. By using this site, you agree that Heirlooms and Goddesses is not responsible for any consequence of illegal acts by third parties, including but not limited to hacking or similar crimes. If information is accessed by a third party Heirlooms & Goddesses will not be held responsible. For assistance with Payment please contact PayPal.

LEGAL & PRIVACY

Some of our jewelry has tiny parts, points and/or sharp edges. Heirlooms & Goddesses is not responsible for any incidents which might occur from wear, use or contact with our jewelry.

Heirlooms & Goddesses respects your privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade your personal information. Heirlooms & Goddesses does not give, sell, or distribute your personal data to any third party. When you place an order, you will be directed to PayPal. PayPal will collect your name, email address, mailing address, billing address (if applicable) and method of payment. This information allows PayPal to process your order and allows us to fulfill your order and notify you of your order status. Heirlooms & Goddesses releases account information when such release is believed to be necessary, such as complying with the law, applying the terms of our user agreements, or protecting the rights of our customers, Heirlooms & Goddesses or affected third parties. By using our website you consent to the use and collection of this information by Heirlooms & Goddesses.

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATIONS

We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of this website's content, the content of any site linked to this site, information, contributions, or any other items or materials on this site or linked to by this website. We assume no liability or responsibility for any (a) errors, mistakes or inaccuracies of content and materials, (b) personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to and use of the website, (c) any unauthorized access to or use of secure servers and/or any and all personal information stored therein, (d) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website, (e) any viruses, trojan horses, bugs or the like, which may be transmitted to or through the website by any third party, and/or (f) any errors or omissions in any content and materials or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content transmitted, posted or otherwise made available via this website. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of certain warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If you reside in one of these states or jurisdictions, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Limitation of liability. In no event shall Heirlooms & Goddesses be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages, including lost profit damages arising from your use of the website, materials, contributions or any other content therein.

JEWELRY CARE

Care is required to maintain the condition of your jewelry. Heirlooms & Goddesses jewelry is hand-crafted and, natural wear and tear or accident may result in damage. We recommend the following:
  • To maintain the luster of your jewelry, place it in a box or storage container to minimize tarnish. We recommend storing each piece of your jewelry separately, in order to avoid damage.
  • Remove your jewelry when performing manual tasks in order to prevent physical damage or exposure to cleaning fluids and chemicals.
  • Perfumes, lotions, cosmetics and hairspray may contain chemicals that can damage jewelry & stones. Putting jewelry on after applying these materials may limit exposure to potential damage.
  • Chlorinated water can react with the metals and stones found in jewelry causing color changes and even structural damage. Always remove jewelry before swimming or entering a spa.
  • Even beads strung on heavy gauge wire may require repair periodically.

Repairs

All jewelry is susceptible to damage and stone loss. This can occur due to impact, heavy wear, or even a slight bending of the metal. Please contact us here to let us know your issue and we will make every attempt to resolve it.

Returns

We hope you love your purchase.

If you are unhappy with your purchase, for whatever reason, you can return any item purchased on heirloomsandgodesses.com within 14 days of the delivery date, here is how:
  1. Simply Click here to contact us with your return request and we will issue you a return number. Your return must be in its original unworn condition (packaging included), otherwise we will be unable to accept your return and issue a refund. You must pay for return shipping, tracking and insurance. We do not refund delivery or shipping charges and Heirlooms & Goddesses is not responsible for items lost in the mail. Please note: if your return does not meet the above referenced criteria, the package will be sent back to you.
  2. When we receive your return, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and your refund will be issued. Please allow 3 to 7 business days for your return to be processed.
All returns are to be sent to:
Heirlooms & Goddesses
740 W Aldine Ave 1W
Chicago, IL 60657

E-MAIL

On rare occasion we may send promotional e-mail - only if you have asked to receive it!