The time has come for me to create my own lovely engagement ring. We (me and my guy) created the design together, and the experience was beyond special. Through the entire process, which was seven months long, there were more tears than I care to admit, though they were, most assuredly, tears of joy when […]
Recently, I made this set of birthstone jewelry out of amethyst for a sweet customer that just loved her purple birthstone. As I was making it and using all of that amethyst, I thought of the amount of the stone she would be wearing and wondered what kind of energy this beautiful stone held and
Saint Louis is home to quite a few unique experiences, from style to adventure, including Old Downtown, The Arch, City Museum, The Loop on Delmar, and Forest Park. OSO: a style lab opened their doors a few months back, and they’re magnificently a little bit of both, style + adventure. They carry local and international
…and not necessarily in that order, either. Two of my top faves in gemstones, diamond and pearls are a classic choice to mix and match or keep single, because let’s face it, these two heavyweights are not a bit shy, however demur or traditional they may be. Cliche, possibly. Care less, absolutely. 1. Any shape.
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Every piece made at The Chestnut Forge is handcrafted with ethical practices and conscious materials, from the recycled silver and gold to the conflict-free gemstones and diamonds. Work begins after you place your order. We stand behind our product 100% and want you to be completely happy with your purchase. Please allow 1 – 3 weeks of manufacturing time before shipment of your custom jewelry; if you have special dates, please contact [email protected] . Each piece is unique and imperfections are considered part of the beautiful handmade process.
We hope you love the pieces as much as we loved creating them! If it is not quite what you expected, however, we are happy to exchange most items or issue a refund within 14 days of delivery. Please contact us for approval and instructions.
Most custom + personalized items are not eligible for exchanges or returns; however, this may depend on the level of customizing, so please contact us to inquire if your piece is unsatisfactory in any way.
Exchanges + refunds MUST be in original/unused condition and in original or similar packaging to be eligible for return. Refunds do not include original shipping. Customer is responsible for shipping costs. Any items returned without prior notification will not be accepted and returned to sender.
If you need to start a return/exchange or have any questions about the process, please contact me at [email protected]
If you discover that you need to make changes to your order, such as the size or material, please contact us as soon as possible. Manufacturing begins 1 – 3 days after your purchase, depending on the season + current workload, so the sooner the better. Beyond this time-frame, changes may no longer be possible; however, there’s still a chance minor changes can be made, so getting in touch before shipping is always better than not at all.
All available shipping methods, with time-frames, can be found on our shipping information page. During peak seasons, expedited and rush shipping may not be available. International shipping can take 3 – 6 weeks and we are not responsible for items held up in customs. Once orders are handed over to shipping services, we are no longer responsible for it; however, we do purchase insurance, and in the rare event that any package is lost, we will do everything we can to help locate it, and if it is lost, we do purchase insurance and can file it to get a replacement piece created for you.
The Chestnut Forge accepts credit card and PayPal payments via PayPal checkout processors. Direct credit card payments can be made securely via Square.
Please leave any special information in the order notes at checkout, when applicable. This will save time trying to track down any specifics (special gift notes, messages on any letter jewelry, etc).
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While making your purchase, please keep in mind that each item is handmade to order, and size matters. If you receive your item, and it turns out to be the incorrect size, I’ll be happy to help you get the right size; fees may apply for resizing. If you have any questions regarding sizing, please don’t hesitate to email [email protected]
Due to the nature of handmade items, pieces may vary from time to time, including stone number for wire wrapped items (birthstone bangles may have 3 or 4 stones, depending on stone size variations, etc) to accommodate a preferable design quality. These imperfections are considered beautiful and part of the charm of the handmade piece.
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