Don't buy Tungsten rings Online before you read this. Avoid the common mistakes!
This article provides you with all information you need to know when you are buying jewelry, fine rings, or alternative wedding bands, as tungsten, titanium, or cobalt rings online. Read it before you make your purchase to avoid the most common mistakes, as getting wrong sizes & width of the ring, or having a damaged ring mailed to you. Know your customer rights when you want to return or exchange the product that you did not like for whatever reason, and learn how to deal with custom duties. Interested? Continue reading
Ring Sizes
When you get sized in the jewelry store, you get a standard ring size, which is a size that should be considered shopping for fine rings. If you shop for fashion jewelry, alternative wedding bands made from tungsten, cobalt, and titanium, it is recommended to get sized for comfort fit, or if you do not know your comfort fit ring size, it is usually a half size smaller from your standard ring size.
Comfort Fit Rings
All alternative wedding bands are comfort fit. Comfort fit bands are the most popular choice of wedding bands for women, men, and couples alike. They are classy, stunning, and most importantly comfortable to wear. It is easy to put it on and to take off because of its convex curve. Comfort fit rings run a half size bigger from a normal ring size. Thus, it is recommended to go a half size smaller than standard ring size. For instance if your standard ring size is 13, your comfort fit ring size will be 12.5.
Not all comfort fit rings run a half size smaller. It depends on the width of the ring and the width of the knuckle. If ring is in 6 mm, and 8 mm width it is better to go with half size smaller from your standard ring size. If ring is in 10 mm, 12 mm width then it is recommended go with the standard ring size. Also if the knuckle is narrow, then a half size smaller should fit well. If the knuckle is wide, then it is suggested to stay with the standard ring size.
The difference between Comfort Fit v. Standard Fit Rings
The difference between standard and comfort fit rings are in different shapes inside of the ring. Inside surface of standard size’s are flat, unlike comfort fit rings that are convex. Due to its nature of being more thick from center to its outer edges, comfort fit rings give a luxurious feeling of comfort. Comparing to bands with the flat surface inside, that can be difficult to move over the knuckle.
Width of the Ring
There is no specific rule when it comes to selecting a width of the ring. It mostly depends on personal preference and individual style of a person. The width of the ring is measured in millimeters (mm), and it shows how wide the ring will look like on the finger, from its base up towards the knuckle.
The most popular choices of the width of the bands vary for men and women. Most women would prefer the width of the ring anywhere from 2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm width, while most men would select bands from 6mm, 8mm, 10 mm, and 12 mm width. People with larger ring sizes prefer wider rings, since it tends to look better on finger.
Average width of rings for women is in 4 mm. Women with smaller finger sizes, for instance, under size 6 tend to choose a ring in 2 mm width. However, some women prefer rings in 6mm or above depending on the style of the particular ring.
Average width of bands for men is between 6mm or 8mm, depending on the finger size. For men with finger sizes of 9 and above, it is better to choose among the bands of 8mm and 10mm width. If a ring size is 9 or less, a 6mm band would be the best choice, because it will look more in harmony with the size of the ring.
The Delivery
Please Note: When you are placing an order you can choose the expedited shipping option for domestic or international shippings.
Domestic Shipping Options
There are three different domestic shipping options via the USPS: First Class Mail, Priority Mail, or Express Mail. You can choose the most convenient shipping method for you. If you are limited with the time framework and need to receive your package urgent choose expedited shipping method.
First Class Mail is the most common option. It takes 5-7 business days to get the package delivered. The USPS is not required to provide with the tracking information via the First Class Mail. The package can be tracked all the way to its destination only if it gets scanned. Not all packages get scanned when shipped, depending on how busy is the postal office. Usually, the tracking information will appear in the system only when the package get delivered to its destination.
Priority Mail takes 1-3 business days to get the package delivered. This shipping method provides with the tracking information, and allows to track the package all the way to the destination.
Express Mail shipping method takes 1-2 business days, and can get your package delivered overnight. The tracking information all the way to its destination is provided by this shipping method.
International Shipping Methods
First Class Mail International takes from 7 to 10 business days to get the package delivered. The USPS is not required to provide with the tracking information via the First Class Mail International. The package can be tracked all the way to its destination only if it gets scanned. Not all packages get scanned when shipped, depending on how busy is the postal office. Usually, the tracking information will appear in the system only when the package get delivered to its destination.
Priority Mail International also takes from 7 to 10 days to get the package delivered. This shipping method provides with the tracking information, and allows to track the package all the way to the destination.
Express Mail International takes from 1 to 3 business days to get the package delivered. The tracking information all the way to its destination is provided by this shipping method.
Customs & Import Duties
All international orders, outside of the US, can incur charges such as customs, duties, VAT upon their arrival to the destination. These fees are paid to government or local carrier, and they are not collected by the company. Every country has its local taxes & import duties, and its amount varies. It is not included in the price of the product, and excluded from the refund. The payment of customs and import duties are the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is suggested to contact country's customs office to inquire regarding the amount of fees.
Lifetime Sizing Warranty
Alternative Wedding Bands are not resizable. This only flaw have covers by a merchant's lifetime sizing warranty. It applies when ring size changes over time. However, it does not apply to rings that had a major alterations to its design, such as a stone setting, or personalization with the custom laser engraving.
Return & Exchange
Alternative wedding bands have a merchant warranty that applies to manufacturer defects and imperfections in designs. It does not cover a damage caused from normal wear, and tear, such as minor scratches. Such defects should be noticed immediately upon the receival of the product. It should be communicated to the seller within 2-3 days, and the product should be dispatched back within a week, along with a tracking information.
All handmade, personalized, and custom made products are not returnable, since they were made especially for a customer, and it will be impossible to change or sell it in the future, even if it is in perfect condition. Therefore, the custom made items cannot be returned for refunds. If you have ordered a wrong size, and would like to make an exchange contact the store.
International Delays
Once the product is shipped, you will get a tracking information to track the location of the package. When the package leaves the US, it is outside of its jurisdiction. Thus, the USPS cannot track the location of the package. At that point, the local office in your city is one in the possession of the information regarding your package. It depends on custom of your country for how long they will keep the package for the clearance. If this happens to you, contact your local postal office to get the information regarding your package. In the force major circumstances of loss of the package, or if you haven’t appear on time to receive it, and your local postal office sent it back, please contact the store for an immediate assistance, and further accommodations.
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