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Terms & Conditions

The use of this website indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions of use laid down by Austen & Blake. Kindly go through these terms and conditions carefully and also print the same for your personal, non-commercial use or for any future reference.

Browse through the terms on a regular basis to get the latest updates on the same, which will be reflected in the main title along with the respective dates.

We reserve the right to change at any time these terms and conditions without prior notice to you.

(Neve Jewels Ltd) Austen & Blake's registered address:

Austen & Blake

Registered in England and Wales - 06453160
VAT Registration Number - GB 925 0805 36

Administration Office Address:

Austen & Blake

7 Hatton Garden,
London, EC1N 8AD (UK)

Austen & Blake

250 Yonge Street,
Suite 2201,
Toronto,
Ontario M5B 2L7, Canada

Austen & Blake's business address:

Austen & Blake

250 Yonge Street,
Suite 2201,
Toronto Ontario M5B 2L7, Canada

Agreement

These terms and conditions (“Terms”) are the terms upon which Austen & Blake Ltd makes its website www.austenblake.ca (the “Website”) and the content of the Website, including without limitation any information, text, images, photos, design, files, software, music, sound and video (“Website Content”) available to you.

Use of website

  • Austen & Blake grants you a non-exclusive, revocable license to use the Website, but you shall not amend or modify any Website Content.
  • You shall not exploit the Website Content (or any part thereof) for any commercial use or purpose except as specifically agreed with Austen & Blake in connection with the services provided through the Website.
  • You are granted a non-exclusive and revocable right to create a hyperlink to the Website provided that such link does not portray Austen & Blake or any services provided in connection with Austen & Blake in a false, misleading or offensive manner, or claim any association with Austen & Blake.
  • You shall not use any Austen & Blake logo, design or trademark or any other intellectual property rights belonging or licensed to Austen & Blake in connection with the aforesaid link without the express written consent of Austen & Blake.
  • Austen & Blake reserves the right to make changes from time to time to the Website Content.

Intellectual property rights

  • You may not publish, broadcast, retransmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, circulate or otherwise make available any part of the Website Content to any third party without the express written consent of Austen & Blake;
  • Any copy you make of any part of the Website Content must retain any copyright or other intellectual property notices contained in the original material together with an acknowledgment that such material is the property of Austen & Blake or its Licensors; and
  • You acknowledge that some parts of the Website Content may be subject to other intellectual property rights reserved by Licensors and, notwithstanding any other provision in these Terms, you acknowledge that no sub-license is granted to you by Austen & Blake in respect of any such intellectual property rights except to the extent necessary to give effect to your rights as expressly set out in these Terms.

Liability

  • Austen & Blake shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure the accessibility of the Website but such accessibility can not be guaranteed at all times. Austen & Blake shall not be liable for any restrictions, interruptions or delays in your use of the Website.
  • You acknowledge that Austen & Blake does not make any representation or warranty (whether express or implied) that any Website Content is free of viruses or harmful components and Austen & Blake accepts no responsibility or liability for the same.
  • Austen & Blake's total liability will be limited 'only' to the total price of the products ordered by you.
  • Austen & Blake does not bear any liability for any loss or damage of any nature arising from any breach of any express or implied guarantee. This includes financial loss, personal injury, sickness and death.
  • Austen & Blake does not bear any liability arising out of any defects from any design, if any adjustments, alterations or any other modification has been carried out to the products by any third person, who is not authorized by Austen & Blake.
  • You must observe and comply with all the applicable regulations and legislations, including all necessary customs, import or other permits to purchase from our website. The importation or exportation of the products displayed on the website may be prohibited by certain national laws. We make no representation and accept no liability in respect of the import or export of the products you purchase.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by 'Law', Austen & Blake is providing this website on an "AS IS" basis and makes no warranty of any kind, either express or implied, with respect to this website or its contents. We reserve the rights to change any information, price or content and improvise the website at any time without any notice.
  • If Austen & Blake, becomes liable to the Buyer for any reason, their liability will be limited to the amount paid by the Buyer for the Order concerned.
  • Nothing in this clause 4 or in these Terms is intended to limit or exclude any rights you might have as a consumer under law nor in any way to limit or exclude Austen & Blake's liability to you for any liability, which it is not possible to limit or exclude at law.

Privacy

You acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms of Austen & Blake's privacy policy as set out on the privacy policy page on this Website.

Governing law

  • These Terms and Conditions do not affect your statutory rights.
  • If any provision in these terms and conditions is prohibited by law or judged by a court to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, the provision shall, to the extent required, be severed and rendered ineffective as far as possible without modifying the remaining provisions and shall not in any way affect any other circumstances of or the validity or enforcement of these terms and conditions.
  • The website, its contents, terms and conditions and contracts shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law any disputes not resolved by normal complaints procedure will be resolved exclusively in the courts of England.

Collection of personal data

We may collect personal data, including your name, email address and phone number, when you create an account, fill out a form on the website or sign up for our newsletter or marketing emails. You can unsubscribe from receiving marketing emails by following the ‘Unsubscribe’ link provided in the emails.

Your personal data may be shared with third parties in an encrypted manner to enhance shopping data analytics.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and security. We appreciate and respect how important privacy is. Therefore we will strive to ensure that your data is not used for any other than aforementioned by us or by the third parties we engage.

This personal data will only be used for the specific purpose for which it was collected for.

Orders

Orders placed on www.austenblake.ca will be subject to acceptance in accordance to the terms and conditions.

On placing the order and checking out, you are making an offer to accept the goods at the stated price subject to the terms and conditions.

On acceptance, we will send you an Order Receipt that will have all your order details agreed by you at the time of placing the order. However, such Receipt will not be treated as a binding contract and the order will not be treated as 'accepted' for the following reasons:

  • Payment not authorised;
  • Partial payment pending;
  • Products out of stock;
  • Error on the website with respect the stated price amount;
  • Order being cancelled;
  • Can not fulfil order

Your contract to purchase is not complete until we send you an e-mail of order confirmation within next 5 working days from the date of receipt of order.

Free delivery

For orders delivered to US, we offer free delivery with DHL on orders of $750 or over. A delivery fee of $40 applies to orders delivered to US when the order value is under $750. All parcels require a signature at the time of delivery and are fully insured until they are signed for.

For orders delivered to Canada, we offer free delivery with DHL on orders of $750 or over. A delivery fee of $50 applies to orders delivered to Canada when the order value is under $750. All parcels require a signature at the time of delivery and are fully insured until they are signed for.

If for any reason your parcel is unable to be delivered, it will be returned to the local sorting office. You will need to provide a form of identification to pick up your order at this stage.

Store collection

Any item purchased has to be collected within 90 days of delivery to the store. If the order is not collected within 90 days, it will be automatically cancelled and subject to a 30% restocking fee of the full order value.

Peak season orders

In extremely busy periods, we advise placing your order as far in advance as possible to avoid any disappointment.

All our products are individually labelled with specific delivery times on product pages. Most of our products are made-to-order by our expert craftspeople. This usually takes between 2-3 working weeks and 3-4 working weeks for bespoke items. Quick delivery jewelry is ready to be shipped and will be with you in 2-3 working days. Once your product has been dispatched, we will email you a tracking number for your order.

We always aim to produce and ship orders within this time frame, however unexpected delays with shipping and mail services can sometimes result in delays. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Care Team on +1 (800) 615 1345.

Tracking your order

Updates regarding your order should be available approximately two weeks after it has been placed. Once your product has been dispatched you will receive a tracking number via email to allow you to check the status of your delivery. If you have any issues regarding tracking your order please email us at service@austenblake.ca so we can look into this for you.

If a delay in your delivery should occur, we will keep you updated on your order status and provide a new delivery date. We will not be held responsible for any loss you may suffer on account of late delivery or cancellation of your order.

Delivering to an alternative address

If for any reason you wish to have your product delivered to an alternative address to your billing address, we require the following information from you:

  • A copy of the card holder's photo ID - passport or driving license is recommended.

  • A copy of a recent utility bill or bank statement - dated from the last three months, in order for us to verify your billing address.

VAT is eligible for all shipments inside the EU. If you are located outside of the EU territory or in a country which is exempt of VAT, simply contact our Customer Care Team on +1 (800) 615 1345 so they can help you place your order over the telephone.

Pricing & payment

  • We take the payment at the time the order is placed; the merchant bank for security purposes will verify the card details.
  • We accept all major credit cards and debit cards like Master Card, Maestro, Visa, Switch and Delta. You can also place an order over the phone by calling on our toll free number +1 (800) 615 1345.
  • The prices shown are inclusive of VAT and packaging.
  • Products are not shipped until and unless complete payment is received for the order placed.

Returns & refunds

We hope that you are delighted with your purchase however, if you have changed your mind, you can return:

  • The jewelry is not engraved, bespoke or resized.
  • The jewelry is in its original, unworn condition and the barcode security tag is intact.
  • We have extended our returns period over the Black Friday Event. Any purchases made online or in-store between 25th November and 24th December 2024 can be returned up to 1st February 2025.
  • Any diamond fallen out of the ring or lost will not be covered under our return policy and no replacement will be guaranteed. We strongly advice you to get the jewelry insured to protect yourself against such mishaps. Our advice to you is to inspect your item as soon as it arrives, and notify Austen & Blake for any defect or damage. If you find any issues please contact us on +1 (800) 615 1345 or email us at service@austenblake.ca.
  • The jewelry sold at discount prices cannot be replaced at same discounted price.

The shipping costs for returning the product will be customer's sole responsibility and will only be refundable in the event that there is a manufacturing fault with the product.

Note: Please return your purchase via a trusted courier and insure the package for the full amount of the purchase. Austen & Blake is not responsible for damage or lost package during shipment.

Our returns address is:
A&B Logistics
Unit 114/115F The Big Peg,
120 Vyse Street,
Birmingham,
B18 6NF

Our returns address is:
Office 213,
99 Yorkville Ave Suite 200,
Toronto,
ON M5R 3K5

Damaged & used items

  • All earrings must be returned unworn to be eligible for an exchange.
  • If your package or item delivered arrives damaged, please refuse the delivery or contact us immediately at service@austenblake.ca. If your item or package is damaged you must contact us within 24 hours of receipt.
  • Returned merchandise must be unworn and in pristine condition. Items showing obvious signs of wear or alteration by a jeweller other than Austen & Blake will not be accepted. Products must be returned with the original tag attached or alongside the product. All returns will be assessed by our operations team prior to being accepted. Assessment usually takes between 7-10 days to be processed.
  • Any item repaired, resized or engraved by a third party not registered with or approved by Austen & Blake jewelry workshop will void the manufacturing warranty.
  • Please return your purchase via a trusted courier and insure the package for the full amount of the purchase. Austen & Blake is not responsible for damage or loss during shipment.

Jewellery repairs

The standard timeframe for repairs is 10—14 working days. If you need to send your item for repair, please contact our Customer Care Team. In the unlikely event that there is a manufacturing fault, our Lifetime Manufacturing Guarantee means we’ll fix your jewelry free of charge. We will assess your jewelry once it’s been received and you’ll be contacted should any charges apply. If an item must be remade, please allow 2—4 weeks for the process to be completed. For more information about repairs, please email service@austenblake.ca or call +1 (800) 615 1345 to speak with our team.

Ring resizing

We offer resizing options depending on your ring type and complexity. Worn items can be resized except full eternity rings. Refer below for the resizing process and additional information. Our team is always available to help if you have any questions regarding the size of your ring.

Engagement & diamond rings

For plain bands, non-diamond or non-gemstone set rings, we offer complimentary resizing up to two sizes up or down within 30 days after reception of the item.

For any resizing exceeding two sizes, we will charge a fee of $69. For diamond-set or gemstone-set engagement rings (including custom-made rings), items must be assessed in order to ensure whether they can be resized, or whether they need to be remade. In both cases resizing will be complimentary up to two sizes up and down, anything above two sizes will incur a minimum charge of $69.

Eternity rings

Full eternity rings: due to the nature of the setting, full eternity rings cannot be resized and must be replaced within 30 days of receipt. Please contact our team to discuss alternative options for your ring. The price will depend on the cost difference between sizes with a minimum charge of $69.

Half and three quarter eternity rings: due to the nature of the setting, all half and three quarter eternity rings must be assessed in order to ensure whether they can be resized or whether they will need to be remade for which costs will apply. The price will depend on the cost difference between sizes with a minimum charge of $69.

Wedding rings

For plain bands, non-diamond or non-gemstone set wedding rings, we offer free resizing up to two sizes up or down within 30 days after reception of the items. For resizing exceeding two sizes, we charge a fee of $69. All rings will be assessed by our team prior to confirming the price. Diamond-set or gemstone-set wedding rings must be inspected prior to resizing to ensure that the nature of the setting will allow a resizing.

Bespoke rings

We don't offer complimentary resizing for bespoke orders but where the resizing is possible we can do it for a fee of $69. Upon receiving your request, our team will assess if the resizing is possible and discuss it with you. Depending on the complexity of your ring, the resizing may result in additional costs that shall be borne by you. This also applies if the ring has to be made anew from scratch if it cannot be resized as desired. You will be informed about any additional costs in advance. It will then be clarified whether the size change should be carried out.

Bespoke orders cannot be refunded but can be exchanged. A charge applies depending on what the order is exchanged with. Please email service@austenblake.ca or call +1 (800) 615 1345 to speak with our team for more information.

Our resizing address is:
A&B Logistics,
Unit 114/115F The Big Peg,
120 Vyse Street,
Birmingham,
B18 6NF

Black Friday event

Get 20% off selected engagement rings, diamond rings, wedding rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets with code BLACK20, automatically applied at checkout. Up to $8500 of maximum discount on the order. Offer is not valid for loose diamonds. Product exclusions may apply. This offer expires at 11.59pm 3rd December 2024.

Get 20% off selected engagement rings, diamond rings, wedding rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets with code BLACK20, automatically applied at checkout. Up to $6000 of maximum discount on the order. Offer is not valid for loose diamonds. Product exclusions may apply. This offer expires at 11.59pm 3rd December 2024.

Up to 30% off quick delivery jewellery. Discount may vary between products, product exclusions may apply. Please apply the relevant discount code at checkout to redeem this offer. This offer expires at 11.59pm 3rd December 2024.

Up to 30% off quick delivery jewellery. Discount may vary between products, product exclusions may apply. Please apply the relevant discount code at checkout to redeem this offer. This offer expires at 11.59pm 3rd December 2024.

Get 25% off bracelets.

25% off all bracelets, up to $2,500 of maximum discount on the order. This offer expires at 11.59pm on Wednesday 25th December 2024. It cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount code, and cannot be applied retroactively.

The offer is valid while supplies last. Void where prohibited or restricted. Void if sold, exchanged, copied, or transferred. The offer terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

If you opt for an exchange, your new bracelet may contain fewer or more diamonds or a change in precious metal weight, which may cause a price adjustment. The promotion remains applicable to size changes for 30 days. The discount cannot be redeemed for cash. No correspondence will be entertained regarding this promotion or these terms and conditions.

The offers cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount code, and cannot be applied retroactively.

Offer is valid while supplies last. Void where prohibited or restricted. Void if sold, exchanged, copied or transferred. The offer terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Exchange will be offered at the same price of the purchase or higher. Our full refund policy applies to the rest of orders. We are happy to exchange your ring for another size as per our return policy.

Should you opt for an exchange, your new ring may contain fewer or more diamonds or a reduction or increase in precious metal weight which may cause an increase or decrease in the price. The promotion remains applicable to the size change for 30 days.

Discounts cannot be redeemed for cash. No correspondence will be entertained regarding this promotion or these Terms and Conditions. In the unlikely event of a dispute, the decision made by Neve Jewels Ltd. (www.austenblake.ca) shall be considered final. Neve Jewels Ltd. (www.austenblake.ca) reserves the right to amend, modify, cancel or withdraw this promotion at any time without notice.

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