Where are your products made?
Rhubarb Jewelry is handcrafted with love by Tina Steele in Fairfield, Connecticut
What type of payment methods do you take?
PayPal and major credit cards are accepted.
How do I find out about promotions?
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What if I’m purchasing to send as a gift?
A note can be included to the recipient at no extra charge; just send a message from the Contact form, subject Gift Note.
Do you take custom orders?
I have limited openings for custom orders. Please inquire regarding availability and lead time. Blackout dates are likely prior to any major holiday.
How do I clean my jewelry?
Please visit Jewelry Care page for more details.
How do I track my order?
You will receive an email with tracking information once your order is ready for shipment.
How long until I receive my order?
Everything is handmade in my one-woman shop, so please allow at least two weeks for any “made-to-order” (MTO) pieces to be produced and ready for shipping. Various shipping options are available at checkout. Items listed as “one-of-a-kind” (OOAK) are available to ship within two to three business days. Custom orders will have their own timelines, from concept and creation to shipping and receipt. Timing will be discussed with the customer prior to placing order. Custom orders can take 4-6 weeks until shipped.
What is gold-filled?
Gold-filled products are an excellent alternative to solid gold, offering gold's characteristic warm yellow tone at a fraction of the cost. Gold-filled is made by heat- and pressure-bonding a layer of karat gold to jewelers' brass. This thick, permanently bonded layer of gold (12k or 14k) is what makes gold-filled more durable and valuable than gold-plated pieces. Gold-filled will never flake, peel, or fall off, unlike gold-plate. Gold-filled is legally required to contain 5% gold by weight. Gold-filled pieces can still tarnish, but it takes a special set of circumstances. As long as the piece is well cared for, gold-filled jewelry can last a lifetime. (source: Halstead)
All gold used at Rhubarb Jewelry is full karat 10k, 12k, or 14k gold or gold-filled material and is labeled appropriately in the product description.
What is gold plate?
Gold plating (or “dipped” gold) is a microscopic film of gold applied to brass. The amount of gold used does not compose a measurable proportion of the product’s total weight (0.05% vs gold-filled’s 5%). The thin gold plating is easily scratched, exposing the brass, and often wears through over time. Gold-plated products have a short lifespan since they are unable to stand up to water and normal wear conditions like gold-filled products can. (source: Halstead)
Rhubarb Jewelry pieces do not contain gold-plated material.