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What is Shimmerlings? Our formal name is Shimmerlings, Inc. Jewelry by Margherite Meria. We like to use "Shimmerlings" to keep it simple. The jewelry came about with artist Jeane-Margherite about the age of ten, and each of her years of life help to hone her skills and style...art is always evolving, it is never stagnant. It is also very important to our artist, that her works be affordable fashion. Margherite likes to say "No one should have to sell a kidney to purchase an original piece of jewelry art". In that spirit, we work the best we can to keep our pricing affordable and reachable for everyone. Learn more about Jeane-Margherite.
Where did the name "Shimmerlings" come from? Read "what is a shimmerling?" first for a definition of a Shimmerling...then understand that this beautiful creature and the loveliness it brings is how Jeane-Margherite feels about each of her creations. They should accent, adorn and embellish your body, your spirit and your soul....just as a shimmerling adorns this realm.
How do I contact you? Please feel free to place orders online, or call during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST) at 262.607.0200 or to email us with any questions or concerns: custsvc@shimmerlings.com.If you would like to ask a question of our artist Jeane-Margherite, please feel free to email her directly at: margherite@shimmerlings.com
Where can I purchase Shimmerlings Jewelry? We are currently an online store only, located in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Although our merchandise is sold with a few retailers nationwide, and our artist Jeane-Margherite does attend various art shows throughout the year, we do not hold a "Brick & Mortar" storefront. Check our show schedule to see where we will be next! Or you are always welcome to purchase online as well.
Do you offer a catalog of merchandise? Unfortunately, we do not offer retail catalogs for our merchandise at this time. As well, being that most of our items are truly one of a kind, a print catalog may not become a true reality for us.
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How long will it take to receive my order? All orders for "in-stock", non custom items received before 12:00 p.m. C.S.T. will be processed within two business days, not including holidays and weekends. All orders will be given several delivery options at the time of check out. General delivery will typically run 5-7 business days from the time of your order.All our jewelry comes tastefully packaged. Our signature gift box with wrapping is available at a minimal additional cost. We may also include at no charge anti-tarnish tabs and plastic zip bags for long term storage of your sterling pieces. We offer the following delivery options:
Please choose your shipping during checkout and press the "Apply" button to apply that ship method to your order.
Do you offer gift wrapping? You may also choose to have your items gift wrapped for a small price. This is an option on each item page if you would like to make more than one purchase, but only have one wrapped. It is also an option during checkout, to "Wrap all my gifts" with a space to write a note for the recipient as well. Here is a pictures of our exclusive gift wrap...click the picture for more details on our gift wrapping options..
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Do you offer free shipping? Shimmerlings offers free shipping by Priority USPS on any customer orders within the United States over $250-with the exception of wholesale orders.During your check out process, if your merchandise total (not including tax, shipping, wrapping or other additional charges) is $250 or more, please select "Free Shipping" in the shipping options, and if your order qualifies, the shipping will be eliminated. If your order does not qualify, the shipping amount reverts to our $9.00 Priority USPS shipping fee.
Is it possible to pick up my order? If
you are in the south eastern area of Wisconsin, and
you would like to avoid shipping charges, you are
welcome to come by the studio to pick up your order
for a small fee. Please make arrangements with our
studio before stopping by, either by email : margherite@shimmerlings.com
or phone 262.607.0200.
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What payments do you accept? For secure online purchase, Shimmerlings currently accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express and PayPal. We will also accept Prepayment by check (items will be shipped at such time as the check clears our financial institution).Credit card purchases will appear on your credit card statement as a charge to "Shimmerlings by Margherite Meria"-or possibly a shorter variation of such (i.e.: *Shimmerlings by Mar, or something similar). If you are interested in payment options other than those listed, please feel free to contact us by email at orders@shimmerlings.com or by phone 262-245-1776. Currently we do not accept purchase orders.
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Our Materials All materials and their descriptions are stated to the best of our knowledge. Shimmerlings will never willing misrepresent any type of material in any of our creations. Please visit our Materials Page to learn more about the different types of silver and other materials we use at Shimmerlings.
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Our Pricing If it seems on occasion that our pricing seems unbelievably low, it may be due to the fact that our pricing is determined by a specific set calculation for cost of materials and findings, length of time to create and base overhead charge. In other words if YOU find a great deal on a wonderful piece, it is because WE found a great deal on materials! When we find bits and pieces for a wonderful value, we pass that gift on to our customers reflected in our pricing. So visit often, you never know what you are going to find!As well, it is also very important to us that original wearable art, be affordable and valuable. Style and fashion should never be a privilege, it is a right of every person - not the select few. We would like to offer that style and fashion to everyone through our Shimmerlings. Read on about exactly What is a Shimmerling?
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One of a Kind Jeane-Margherite and Shimmerlings Jewelry is quite committed to bringing to the world unique, beautiful, hand crafted jewelry and gemstone treasures. We create using the highest quality components that are each hand chosen for their beauty and durability. Quality, craftsmanship and creating with a consciences are the hallmarks of our business. It is important to us that our customers have an understanding of the beliefs that build their art, and with that in mind, we would like to give you the following details of our world.... The first is a definition of sorts, as there are often misconceptions about different terms within the artisan jewelry business, and the jewelry business as a whole...one of the most prominent is the phrase is "One-of-a-Kind". Here at Shimmerlings, when we state that a creation is "one of a kind" is means just exactly that. It is something that we have not created before and likely will not be created again. We believe that this is an important distinction and it is in fact, how our business began, making one design of each creation and not another. It is important to us here that our customers do not walk down the street to see their beautiful treasure on all the other creative discerning people in town. Lest it not be a true treasure of your own. Therefore, rest assured that if an item is noted as 'one of a kind' at Shimmerlings that there will be no other to be found. There is another train of thought within our business that if an item is hand crafted, one at a time, even if it is designed and recreated over and over, that each finding, and each gemstone or other piece is unique in it's own way, and that no two items could possibly be made just exactly the same, (especially in nature) therefore all hand crafted items are in effect 'one of a kind'. We do believe this to be true as well, but not to the point that we would call a piece that has been recreated, 'one of a kind'. If we recreate a design, we will only do that in a limited manner. This would be the beginning of our line aptly named "Limited and Numbered". These are designs that are so popular and/or classic, that it calls out and demands to be available to more than one customer. Each piece is in fact hand crafted, so they are all different, but when we do this, the items will be numbered, and you will know just how many others there are out there in the big wide world. Our plan has been to create in batches of 3, 7, 11, 13 or 21...although we have yet to create anything more than three times, it is our plan to eventually do so. We will simply see where that road takes us, and note that your "Numbered" item will come signed and, in deed, numbered. More Info...
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Do you have a guarantee? All of our creations are hand crafted, they are designed to withstand normal wear. If any of our creations are found to be defective in creation, please contact us for repair, replacement or exchange.If for some reason what you purchase is not what you expected, please do not hesitate to contact us to receive a credit or exchange. Although all sales are final, we are very interested in keeping our customers happy; so please contact us if you are not fully satisfied in any way with your purchase. Check Policies for our return policy.
What else can you tell me? There is always more to learn about Shimmerlings! Visit our store site, or about shimmerlings, or meet margherite to begin your exploration! |
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