A product feature is an attribute that is specified for any particular item of stock. For example the "Metal" feature for product xyz could be "Gold", "Silver" or "Platinum".

Yes. When adding the item to your shopping cart, please specify your required sizing in theSpecial Features section. Our customer services will contact you regarding this request before the order is placed.

At Caribbean Gems, we would be very happy to special order or custom make a piece of jewelry that you can describe or have a picture of (from another website or magazine for example). Our goal is to make it better in quality and lower in price.

Yes! We are pleased to help you out with group orders for your wedding party, circle of best-friends, play group, team, graduating class or large orders of multiple items. Call our customer service department and ask for special discounts on larger orders.

All our jewelry is sold duty and tax free. US and Canadian border authorities may charge import duty at their discretion and this is not under our control. We have experienced that very few clients have to pay duty and even when duty is paid, the total price is still a lot lower than what you would pay in the USA or Canada.

Yes, we have an interest free layaway program. Simply call our toll free number 1-800-848-7925 between 9am and 6pm EST and speak to one of our staff members who will gladly assist you with your selection and answer any questions. If you prefer, you can e-mail us atsales@caribbeangems.com. Once your selection is made and we receive first payment, it will be held until your final payment and then shipped promptly. Generally we allow up to a term of six months for our layaway program. Our layaway program is for ‘in stock’ items. Custom pieces are excluded.

At Caribbean Gems, we strive to buy our jewelry at the lowest possible prices so that our customers get the best deal. Our high volume of sales, as well as the fact that we are duty free and tax free allow us to sell jewelry for prices much lower than in North America. If at any time you find that our prices are higher than the competition, do not hesitate in letting us know. We will always try to meet or beat the competition. We strive to be better and less expensive than any other jeweler you can deal with!

Caribbeangems.com uses state of the art software and SSL (secure socket layer) security both on its website and in its transaction process. This guarantees that every transaction and all information collected is secure and remains secure. Caribbeangems.com never shares any customer information with any other parties. Caribbeangems.com adds another layer of security by safeguarding its servers against attack or data extraction by using special encryption protocols.

Caribbeangems.com, your diamond and jewelry store online is very easy to navigate. Please feel free to explore our online jewelry store to find and purchase fine diamond jewelry, watches and loose diamonds. You can click on any jewelry category to get to your selection of jewelry items or enter any keywords into the jewelry search box on the top left of the page to find specific jewelry items. For example enter 'diamond bracelets', 'diamond rings' or 'diamond stud earrings' and click 'GO' to get results. The EDUCATION link is great resource for information on gems and jewelry. Click on it to explore our library of facts on gemstones and more. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance.

Once we receive your return, your credit card account will be credited for any payment you have made toward your purchase. The credit will be made within 3 business days of receipt and verification of the merchandise. Credits usually show up on the following monthly billing cycle after the date of receipt. Please note shipping and insurance charges are not refunded.

Some of our products will always be available. However, due to the nature of being on the cutting edge of style, we are constantly updating and changing our inventory to suit our customers' needs. Please feel free to inform us of a style you like and we will do our best to get it for you.

Most diamond and colored gemstone jewelry can be cleaned in a solution of ammonia and water. An old toothbrush and toothpaste also work wonders for most jewelry. Gemstones that require extra care include opals, emeralds, tanzanite, pearls and many porous gems. These should only be cleaned with mild soap and water only. Always rinse jewelry in clean water after cleaning. Your jewelry should be the last thing you put on. Please avoid applying hairspray or perfume after you have put on your jewelry and avoid other cosmetics that may discolor or damage your jewelry. Jewelry should be cleaned with a soft cloth when necessary.

At Caribbean Gems, we believe that customer satisfaction is priority No. 1. If you are not happy with your internet purchase, we offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. Call our toll free customer service number, 1-800-848-7925 if you are not happy with your purchase and they will give you details on how to arrange a return. For more information on returns please read our return policy, or write us atsales@caribbeangems.com.

Caribbeangems.com accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Orders may be made via our web site, by phone at 1-800-848-7925 or faxed to our toll free fax at 1-800-952-8480.

Caribbeangems.com always tries to deliver your orders in the timeliest manner. However, certain products which are out of stock may take a few weeks to re-order, especially when specific gemstones are not easily available. Special custom orders may also be delayed. Orders can also be delayed due to credit verifications, and when the “Bill To” and “Ship to” addresses are not the same on high order values. Orders of in stock products usually ship out to our customers within 48 hours.

We maintain multiple service centers across the USA to handle problems with any piece of jewelry purchased from us. If you have a problem with jewelry purchased from us, please email us atsales@caribbeangems.comor call us toll-free at 1-800-848-7925 and our staff will be happy to assist. Please have your sales slip handy so reference numbers can be verified.

It is an organization that ensures an elevated standard of business practices, and continues to educate jewelers that are in association with them. Caribbean Gems is a long standing member of the Jewelers of America.

The JVC is the jewelry industry’s guardian of ethics and integrity. Founded in 1917, the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), the legal compliance experts in the jewelry industry, is a not-for-profit trade association whose mission is to maintain the jewelry industry's highest ethical standards. Caribbean Gems is a proud member of the JVC.

The JIC informs professional jewelers on the newest, hottest and most exciting trends in the jewelry industry. This educates us at Caribbean Gems on what to offer our clients. We strive to stay at the forefront of our industry which in turn allows us to offer our clients the latest styles and fashions in the jewelry industry. Caribbean Gems is a member of the JIC.

The NYDDC is the largest, oldest and most respected diamond bourse. As a member of the NYDDC, Caribbean Gems has access to literally tens of thousands of loose diamonds. Thus if a client is looking for a specific loose diamond from one carat to thirty carats and we don’t have it in stock, we can source it very easily thru the NYDDC.

All your information is kept confidential unless otherwise indicated. Please click on Privacy Policy to review the details of our policy.

Caribbeangems.com wishes you to be satisfied with every purchase but we know that sometimes this is not the case. If you are not completely satisfied, you can return any order (except custom orders) for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of the date of shipment. Please read our 30-day Money Back Guarantee for more information. Additionally, we maintain multiple service centers in the USA to handle any problems with jewelry purchased from us. We are proud to offer a lifetime warranty on craftsmanship on our jewelry.

At caribbeangems.com, we offer some of the lowest prices possible on our website. Some products have special sale prices associated with them which offer a larger discount than the norm. In addition most products are open to special promotional discounts which we promote from time to time. If at any time you find our prices higher than the competition, let us know and we will do our best to match or beat the price.

At Caribbean Gems, we source the world for the finest products at the lowest possible prices. Our Emeralds generally come from Columbia, our rubies and sapphires from Thailand, our diamonds from Israel, Belgium and India, our gold jewelry from Italy, our watches from Switzerland and so forth. We basically travel to the source of the products so that we can get the finest variety as well as the lowest prices.

Caribbean Gems is located in the Caribbean on the island St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. St. Maarten is a Tax free and Duty free territory which allows us to buy and sell our jewelry at prices much lower than the USA and most other parts of the world.

The Diamond Council of America (DCA) was founded in 1944 as a forum to educate jewelry sales professionals about diamonds and gems. This knowledge helps us to be better informed and in turn assist our customers more professionally. Caribbean Gems is a proud member of the DCA.

Inherent to the nature of all handcrafted items are subtle variations in color, size, and shape. Also keep in mind that a two dimensional image does not always accurately represent a three dimensional object. We try our very best to photograph our jewelry in the best way possible so that it shows an accurate representative of the original product. Generally, a product will look better in real life.

Most of our orders are shipped via registered mail. All our packages are fully insured so there is no risk to you if a package is not received. Registered mail is normally delivered in 10 to 15 working days. On request, we can ship orders via Fed-Ex. Fed-Ex normally delivers within 48 hours. All orders of in-stock items are generally shipped within 48 hours of receipt of order.

We ship most of our orders by registered mail through the Post Office because of outstanding reliability and quality service. For faster delivery, we use FedEx and DHL. Registered mail is generally delivered in 10 to 15 working days. Fed-Ex generally delivers within 48 hours. All packages are sent fully insured.

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