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PRODUCTION & SHIPPING TIME - Our rings are handmade and take around 5 weeks to create once payment has been received, plus 3-10 days for USA shipping. Intl transit times are 2-4 weeks.
RUSH - We are sorry but we cannot offer rushed production at this time. You can upgrade your shipping to express at check out, but this will not decrease the 5 week production time.
STONES & METALS - Our rings are made with lab-grown stones. These are REAL STONES (not fake cubic zirconia) and they are chemically identical to naturally occurring ones, but they are better for the earth because we can find them in a lab versus having to dig randomly in the soil. We can make any ring in sterling silver, gold (10K, 14K, 18K, yellow, white, or rose) or platinum. We do not offer tungsten, steel, or titanium.
FINISH SELECTION - We suggest polished + patina for most rings. Patina is a method of darkening metal through oxidation. This allows small details to stand out and gives the ring a beautiful contrast. Almost all our photos use patina. Polish is the standard finish you see in high end jewelry - bright, shiny and very reflective. Brushed is a matte finish recommended for those who are hard on their hands or do rough work. The surface will not be shiny so it hides any scuffs that might occur during wear. Be warned, this will look much duller than our polished finish.
ENGRAVINGS - Rings with stones or cut-throughs cannot be engraved. Please contact us BEFORE purchasing to see if the design you are interested in can be engraved.
I ORDERED THE WRONG SIZE - All our rings are made custom to your exact ordered size (we highly, highly suggest you purchase our refundable ring sizer).
https://www.etsy.com/listing/93717826For rings with stones or continuous knotwork (80% of our designs), we cannot resize the ring and you will need to purchase a brand new ring at 35% of the original cost to cover the labor required to make a new ring. Creating a new ring takes our standard 4-6 weeks. We only offer this discounted remake service once; if you order the incorrect size again, you will have to purchase the ring at full value. We know this is frustrating but we are a small business. You must contact us within 3 days of receiving your ring to tell us if you need a resize. Original ring must be returned.
IMPORT/CUSTOM FEES - We are sorry, but we cannot tell you what the cost of import or custom fees will be. This is specific to your country and region. Please contact your local post office or government.
JEWELRY CARE - It is industry standard to recommend that fine jewelry be removed before interacting with water, lotion, or other chemicals. This will allow the ring's finish and patina to last as long as possible. That said, our rings are made of precious metals and water will not affect the structural integrity of the ring.
SPECIFIC DATE - Please include any special dates in the order details when you check out. Our rings are handmade and most take 5 weeks to craft. You can upgrade your shipping at checkout to a 2 day express option (USA) and add in the order notes the day of your wedding. We will try our best for requests that are within the 4-5 week mark, but we cannot make any guarantees. 2tone rings, platinum and rings with gemstones will take longer than solid wedding bands. Upgrading your shipping option will decrease transit time but it does not mean production time will be decreased.
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Our History: Working in Fine Jewelry since 2003, Mike decided to leave his brick and mortar store in 2010 at Fort Collins, Colorado to focus on innovating designs through an online storefront. Celtic Eternity allowed him to explore the ideas he had put off for years and enabled him to take on more custom work. He was also able to incorporate eco-friendly practices such as recycling metal and using conflict free gems.
More than ten years later, Celtic Eternity has grown more than his wildest dreams. Mike is so grateful to his wonderful clients, especially all the Brides and Grooms who have invited Celtic Eternity to be part of their ceremonies by choosing to wear his wedding rings.
-Thank you for loving our designs, our heritage, and our craftsmanship!
Mike & Crew
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"May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!" - Irish Wedding Blessing