I'm a geologist by training, and I've always had a love for color, design, texture, and working with my hands. Geology plays a strong role in my jewelry through my use of natural gemstones. I strive to appreciate and celebrate the variety found in nature by choosing gemstones with character.
Why "Lava Jewelry"? Well, it fits in with what I do. I study volcanoes, and many of my friends will tell you that there are few things in life I love better than red hot magma. And for those of you who are wondering... I do carry three types of lava: basalt, rhyolite, and obsidian.
I studied jewelry-making at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco, CA, and metalsmithing at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA.
I work in a completely smoke-free home. Three cats live in my house with me, but they do not help me make jewelry. I tried to teach them once, but in all honesty, my cats just don't have the knack for wire wrapping.
I live near San Jose, CA, and I like to use my weekends for hiking, camping, and photography.
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**Shipping**
--U.S. customers may choose either First Class or Priority Mail shipping. First Class rates are $2.50 for the first jewelry item, and $1 for each additional jewelry item. Priority Mail is $4.80 for an unlimited number of jewelry items.
-International customers may choose either First Class International or International Priority Mail. Rates listed cover First Class shipping, so please contact me if you would like to upgrade to Priority.
-All Lava Jewelry purchases are packaged carefully in a gift box and shipped within one business day of payment clearing.
-Express options also available. Please contact me for rates.
**Payment**
My preferred payment method is PayPal, but I also accept postal money orders. Postal money orders must be made in the exact amount of your purchase (I cannot issue change) and mailed to the address provided when you check out. I will ship your order within one business day of receiving your postal money order. If you pay by PayPal, I will ship within one business day of payment being made, or in the case of eChecks, within one business day of your eCheck clearing.
Please note that I do not accept personal checks, teller's checks, cashier's checks, certified checks, or any type of money order other than those issued by the US Postal Service.
**Return/Exchange Policy**
Please contact me immediately if there are any problems when you receive your order.
For health reasons, I do not accept the return or exchange of earrings. All earrings sales are final. I accept returns and exchanges of necklaces and bracelets up to 30 days after the date of purchase (the date that you check out). Please contact me here or at [email protected] if you would like a return or exchange. Refunds are made via PayPal (if you paid with PayPal), and I will refund money (purchase price minus shipping) as soon as I have received the item you wish to return.
**Custom Orders**
I'm always happy to take custom orders. If you are interested in having something custom created, please contact me. I will be able to give you a price quote and a time estimate for the work. For custom orders under $100, I ask for full payment up-front before I order supplies or start work. 50% of that amount is non-refundable once I have ordered supplies or started the work. For custom orders over $100, I ask for a nonrefundable deposit of 50% before I order supplies or start work. The remaining balance is due before I ship. The only circumstance under which a nonrefundable deposit would be returned to you is if I am unable to complete the work for some reason. Custom orders are not eligible for a refund or exchange. If there is a problem with your custom order when you receive it, please contact me right away so we can find a solution.
**Lava Jewelry Lifetime Guarantee**
I guarantee my jewelry for life, and I will repair damage that happens as a result of normal use, free of charge, for the life of the jewelry. It will cost you only shipping to return the item to me. Contact me at info [!at] lava-jewelry.com if your jewelry requires repair. Please note that this guarantee does not apply to items purchased from the supplies section of my shop, only to jewelry that I have made. Thanks!
Lava Jewelry web site: http://www.lava-jewelry.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lavajewelry
My Blog: http://cheldodge.net/blog
Facebook: http://facebook.com/LavaJ
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lavajewelry
Check out my Etsy shops!
Gemstone jewelry - http://lavajewelry.etsy.com
Metal jewelry - http://zbella.etsy.com
Surplus beading supplies - http://ZbellaGEMS.etsy.com
Soy candles - http://caelynncreations.etsy.com
SRAJD (Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer) member #227
Proud member of WWAO (Worldwide Women Artists Online). Search WWAO on Etsy to find more wonderful WWAO artists.
Wholesale inquiries welcome, however I do not consign or drop-ship.