Terms and Conditions

Guarantee

We offer a lifetime guarantee on our custom-designed and single edition pieces. Jewellery created and manufactured by Julie Bégin Jewellery is subject to high-quality standards and is diligently inspected before leaving our studio. Our fabrication procedures and our expertise combine to meet our uncompromising objectives.

LIFETIME GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

  • To ensure the validity of the lifetime guarantee, an annual inspection of the jewellery must be performed by us.
  • Should your jewellery be damaged, we recommend that you stop wearing it and have it inspected by us as soon as possible. Should the damage be due to a fabrication defect, we will repair it at no cost. If the problem has occurred due to normal wear or accidental damage, you will be charged a minimum fee for the repairs.
  • Diamonds, stones, wood and pearls can break and are not guaranteed for a lifetime. We, therefore, advise our clients to take out an insurance policy to cover the loss or fracture of diamonds, stones and pearls as well as loss or theft.
  • We cannot guarantee jewels repaired by a third party.

In addition to our lifetime guarantee, we offer yearly inspection, deep cleaning and polishing of our custom designed and single edition jewellery creations at no extra cost for the three years following your purchase.

Shipping of pieces for inspection and care is the buyer’s responsibility.

Processing

Every item is made to order by hand. As a result, collection pieces are usually ready to ship in 10-14 days. Custom design orders take four to six weeks from the start of fabrication. For full information on custom design orders, visit this page. We will notify you as soon as your order ships. If you need your order sooner, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Sizing

We are not responsible for ill-fitting jewellery due to improper customer measurements. Custom-designed pieces needing to be resized will incur a resizing fee starting at $150.00 plus all shipping costs.

Packaging

Collection pieces come wrapped in luxurious suede-like jewellery pouches and a branded protective box. Gift boxes are available for purchase with your order. Custom design orders are shipped in our elegant gift boxes.

Shipping

Items will be shipped to the address provided by Paypal. Please ensure that your Paypal address is correct and up-to-date. Items lost, and shipping charges incurred due to incorrect shipping information are the customer’s sole responsibility. We cannot ship to PO boxes.

Shipping on all orders includes a tracking number and insurance. For time-sensitive orders and to upgrade to faster shipping, please email us.

 

Domestic shipping fees:

Value Canada Post Expedited Parcel Purolator Parcel Pro Express
Transit 2 to 3 days 3 to 5 days  
$1 to $200 $10 call
$200 to $500 Free call
Over $500 Free call

 

USA shipping fees:

Value Canada Post Expedited Parcel Purolator Parcel Pro Express
Transit 3 to 5 days 3 to 5 days
Up to $500 $20 call
Over $500 $35 call
Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska Add $5 to the above rate Add $5 to the above rate call

 

International shipping fees:

Value Canada Post Expedited Parcel Purolator Parcel Pro Express
Transit 3 to 7 days 3 to 7 days
Up to $500 $25 call
Over $500 $40 call

 

Delivery times are estimated and cannot be guaranteed.

Buyers are responsible for all import taxes, custom duties, local taxes, and fees incurred when importing jewellery. Should you refuse to pay these fees and the items are returned to us, a 10% restocking fee plus all shipping charges will be deducted from refundable merchandise. Shipments returned to us due to a bad address, refusal upon delivery, or cancellation for any reason, a 10% restocking fee plus all shipping charges will be deducted from refundable merchandise.

When sending us items of monetary or sentimental value, always use insured, traceable shipping methods. We are not responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping to us.

Payment

All payments are processed through Paypal. You do not need a PayPal account to pay for your items through PayPal, and you can pay by credit or debit card. For orders within the province of Quebec, GST and QST sales taxes will be applied. Sales tax will be applied as prescribed by law for orders from other Canadian provinces. Taxes are automatically calculated at check out.

Returns

If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with your order, we will gladly accept an exchange or return on regular stock items. Contact us within ten days of receiving your order for instructions on initiating a return/exchange. Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging. As all items are made to order, a 10% restocking fee applies to all returns except when they are due to a mistake on our part, or the items were damaged during shipping, in which case we will fully refund you. Personalised, custom-designed, discounted and sales items cannot be returned and are non-refundable. All deposits and shipping charges are entirely non-refundable. Buyers pay for return shipping with mandatory tracking and insurance. Packages “refused”, “returned to sender”, or sent back to us without prior notice will not be refunded.

Repairs

To request a repair, please get in touch with us by email with a description of the problem, including a photo. Should the damage be due to a fabrication defect, we will repair the jewel at no cost. If the damage is accidental or due to normal wear, customers will be charged a minimum repair fee. Customers are responsible for all shipping and insurance costs to and from our Montreal studio.

Please take notice

Every piece is hand-crafted and therefore subject to slight variations.

Although charred wood pieces are sealed and protected to ensure gentle daily use, they remain delicate pieces that must be treated with loving care. Impact, contact with chemicals, water or oils and exposure to excessive heat or sunlight can permanently damage them.

Tarnishing is a natural process that happens to all sterling silver items over time. Shiny, satin, matte and oxidized (blackened) finishes and electroplating are all surface treatments that fade with use. We can usually restore finishes to their original aspect by refinishing the piece. Handle and store your jewellery with care to prolong its life.

Prices, specifications, and availability of products are subject to change without notice. Any typographical, photographic, or specification error in products description or pricing is subject to correction.