{"id":1570,"date":"2025-12-07T22:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T14:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/?page_id=1570"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:36:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:36:24","slug":"returns-and-refunds-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/index.php\/returns-and-refunds-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Returns and Refunds Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. 15-Day Return Window<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We accept returns on eligible items within <strong>15 days<\/strong> from the date you receive your order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Eligibility for Returns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for a return, your item must meet <strong>all<\/strong> of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The item must be <strong>unused<\/strong>, unworn, and in the same condition as received.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The item must be returned in its <strong>original packaging<\/strong>, with all tags intact and undamaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Non-Returnable Items (Final Sale)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For hygiene, customization, and product nature reasons, the following items are <strong>not eligible for return or refund<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Custom-made or personalized products<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items damaged due to <strong>buyer misuse, negligence, or improper care<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural crystal products returned due to <strong>natural characteristics<\/strong> described in Section 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Return Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To initiate a return request, please contact us by email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> [INSERT CONTACT EMAIL HERE]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your <strong>order number<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>screenshot of your payment confirmation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your return request is approved, we will provide detailed instructions on how and where to send your package.<br><strong>Items sent back without prior approval will not be accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approved Return Address:<\/strong><br>[INSERT US RETURN ADDRESS HERE]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Return Shipping Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Defective or Incorrect Items<\/strong><br>If the return is due to a product defect or an error on our part, we will cover the return shipping costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buyer&#8217;s Remorse (Non-Quality Issues)<\/strong><br>If the return is due to personal reasons (e.g., change of mind, incorrect item selection):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The buyer is responsible for <strong>all return shipping costs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Original outbound shipping fees will be deducted<\/strong> from the refund amount, even if the order originally qualified for free shipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Exchanges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer exchanges for <strong>non-customized, undamaged items<\/strong> only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The buyer is responsible for <strong>all shipping costs<\/strong>, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shipping the original item back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping the replacement item<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Refunds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we receive and inspect your returned item, we will notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approved refunds will be processed to the <strong>original payment method<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please allow <strong>7\u201310 business days<\/strong> after we receive the returned item for the refund to be completed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Natural Crystal Disclosure &amp; Product Care Notice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.1 Natural Crystal Characteristics (Important Notice)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All of our crystal products are made from <strong>100% natural crystals<\/strong>. Due to their natural geological formation, each crystal may display inherent features, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ice-like inclusions (mist or cloudiness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal fractures or veining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cotton-like textures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needle-like mineral inclusions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These characteristics are formed naturally during crystal growth due to changes in temperature, pressure, or the presence of other minerals.<br>They <strong>cannot be completely eliminated through polishing<\/strong> and <strong>do not indicate defects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.2 Natural Mineral Imperfections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some crystals may contain <strong>minor surface pits or mineral gaps<\/strong> resulting from natural extraction and formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These are <strong>not quality flaws<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are evidence that the crystal is <strong>natural, untreated, and not artificially synthesized<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Returns or refunds will <strong>not<\/strong> be accepted on the basis of these natural features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.3 Color Variation Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We carefully select and quality-check every crystal product. However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Natural crystals <strong>cannot have identical color, texture, or structure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each piece is <strong>one of a kind<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product photos are for reference only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Actual color and appearance may vary slightly due to natural variation and display settings.<br><strong>The physical product received shall prevail.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.4 Metal Components Care Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14K Gold-Plated Components<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long-term wear may cause oxidation due to exposure to air and moisture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a <strong>normal phenomenon<\/strong>, not a quality issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacement components are available upon request for an additional basic service fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S925 Sterling Silver Components<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be regularly polished using a silver cleaning cloth to restore shine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not use silver polishing cloths on crystals<\/strong>, as this may damage the stone surface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Care Advice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove jewelry before bathing, swimming, or exercising<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid contact with water, sweat, perfumes, and chemicals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 15-Day Return Window We accept returns on eligible items within 15 days from the date you receive your order. 2. Eligibility for Returns To be eligible for a return, your item must meet all of the following conditions: 3. Non-Returnable Items (Final Sale) For hygiene, customization, and product nature reasons, the following items are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1570","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1570"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1851,"href":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1570\/revisions\/1851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stoneaurajwl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}