Lifetime Warranty
Free Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty
We stand behind the quality and craftsmanship of our jewelry. Valam Design offers a free lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on all Valam Design fine jewelry.
If you experience damage to your purchase due to manufacturing, we recommend you Contact us so we may evaluate your piece. Customers in the US, CAN, AUS, and UK will receive free return labels. For customers outside of those countries, a £50 deposit will be taken before the shipment of your item to Valam Design for evaluation, which covers the cost of shipping the item and an evaluation by our expert jewelers to determine if the damage is warrantied. This fee is refunded in full for all warrantied repairs. We also offer complimentary shipping back to the customer for all warrantied repairs. Repairs that are not covered under the lifetime warranty will have a price quoted to the customer for approval before work is performed. If approved, the deposit will be applied to this repair. If the customer chooses not to perform the repair, the deposit will be applied to cover the shipping charge back to the customer after evaluation.
If a warranty issue is found, Valam Design will repair the warrantied damage or replace the item without charge.
Repair or service performed by a jeweler other than Valam Design will void the warranty. Valam Design will replace any damaged fine jewelry within 60 days of purchase. Outside of those 60 days, Valam Design will replace fine jewelry pieces under £980 in value. All fine jewelry can be affected by normal wear, activities, or trauma. This is especially true for rings, since hands are actively used and subject to daily pressure. Our manufacturing warranty excludes coverage for wear and tear, loss of gemstones, product loss, or theft. Coverage also excludes damage or loss caused by a failure to obtain the repairs required to preserve the integrity of the jewelry.
Some examples of common jewelry issues that would not be considered manufacturing defects include:
- The discoloration of precious metals caused by chemicals, make-up, immersion in pools and hot tubs, or bathing.
- Precious metals, and especially prongs, wear down over time and may require restoration work as part of normal wear.
- Prongs catching, wearing out, or bending over time due to everyday wear or normal damage, allowing a gemstone to fall out.
- The loss of a gemstone caused by damage from everyday wear or from other damage.
Valam Design offers extended service plans at an additional charge which cover many common wear and tear issues. We also recommend that you maintain independent insurance coverage for your jewelry to help cover significant damage, loss, or theft. Please call us at +91 99094 17720 for more information.
Free Lifetime Diamond Upgrade
Valam Design is proud to offer a free lifetime upgrade on our natural and lab grown diamonds. Any loose natural diamond purchased from Valam Design can be exchanged for credit equivalent to the original purchase price for a new natural diamond of at least 1.5x greater value. Any loose lab grown diamond purchased from Valam Design can be exchanged for credit equivalent to the original purchase price for a new lab grown diamond of at least 2x greater value. In order to be eligible, the natural or lab diamond being upgraded must be accompanied with original documentation and must be in saleable condition. Upgrades are not available for colored gemstones, including colored natural and lab diamonds, settings, or jewelry. Upgrade credit does not include duty or tax paid on the original purchase. All applicable duties and taxes will be charged on the full retail price of the new diamond before any credit is applied. If the upgraded natural or lab diamond cannot be set in your original engagement ring setting, you can exchange it for a precious metal credit as determined by Valam Design. We will recycle gold or platinum jewelry and offer a credit based on current metal prices. Please call us at +91 99094 17720 for more information on our diamond upgrade policy.
Colored Gemstone Policies
Valam Design is pleased to offer an extensive collection of one-of-kind loose colored gems. We will also mount your Valam Design gem in any of our standard ring settings that accommodate that shape.
Placing and Tracking Your Order
Valam Design provides online order processing or if you prefer, we can process your order over the phone. Please call us at +91 99094 17720 to place your order. It is our pleasure to have one of our experienced representatives assist you! Please note that your order will be processed only after your credit card is approved or alternate payment is made.
Once you place your order and payment is received, you will receive an order confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, call us directly at +91 99094 17720. Please Contact us to check the status of your order.
Once Valam Design ships your order, you will receive another confirmation email indicating when you should expect to receive your package.
Taxes
Please note that US sales tax requirements may be subject to change due to the recent Supreme Court ruling on sales tax.
For US Orders, Valam Design collects sales tax on orders shipped to addresses in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington State, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. For orders shipped to Canada, the UK, or Australia, Valam Design collects the relevant GST/PST/HST/VAT based on the country/province that the order is being shipped to. There are no additional duties for orders shipped to Canada, or Australia. For orders shipped to the UK, Valam Design collects the relevant duties for each order. Taxes and duties on orders will be calculated based on the rates in effect the date your order ships.
Gift Card
A Valam Design gift card is perfect for any occasion. You will receive your gift card reference code via email after your payment is complete and your full order is verified with details on how to use. To redeem your gift card, enter your unique reference code in the “Gift Card or Promo Code” field of your shopping cart. Valam Design does not collect sales tax on purchases of gift card. Customers may only purchase one gift card at a time. Gift cards are non-transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash, and cannot be returned for a cash refund. Any unused portion of the gift card will remain available for future purchases under the same gift certificate reference code. Valam Design is not responsible for lost or stolen gift cards.
Special Requests
Our jewelry specialists will often be able to provide alternative gems or precious metals that are not shown on our website. For example, we have been able to offer the following to fit our customer needs and budgets:
- Additional ethical origin diamond options that are not shown on our website
- Alternative metals such as 14K white gold and 14K yellow gold
- Alternate colors, shapes, and sizes of sapphires, emeralds, and rubies
- Semi-precious gems, including moissanites, aquamarines, morganites, and amethysts
In addition, we can also make modifications to most of our standard styles to fit your preferences. This includes the following:
- Changing the finish from polish to matte
- Changing the width of the ring
- Setting different diamond or sapphire accents
We also offer custom design so you can design a truly one of a kind piece to be cherished always. Contact us for any special requests!
Engraving Services
Many of our rings and select necklaces/bracelets can be engraved for an additional £40 with a personalized message on the interior of the ring. Our website enables you to add a personalized message to your selected wedding ring. For engagement rings, please Contact us for assistance. Please note: engraved rings are not eligible for return, resize, or exchange. Engraving may take 3 additional days for delivery.
Laser Engraving
The majority of our diamonds are laser engraved on the girdle with an identification number, such as the lab grading report number, and/or a unique symbol. Laser inscriptions are visible with a 10x magnification loupe and are not visible to the naked eye. These inscriptions provide peace of mind when making a diamond purchase since they are an easy way to identify a diamond. Please Contact us to determine the exact laser engraving of your diamond.