Customer Care


Shipping

We are a small limited production company and we hand craft everything in our Amsterdam studio. Since we make to order, you can expect your selection to ship between 3-10 business days from date of order. Special orders may take longer. Once we begin a special order, please keep in mind that the piece cannot be cancelled, returned or exchanged. Once we’ve completed your handcrafted piece, we will ship via PostNL Trace & Trace (within the Netherlands) or DPD / FedEx Economy (outside the Netherlands). Since we insure every piece, the cost of shipping will depend on the total amount of the order. Please keep in mind that all shipments will require a signature at delivery.  All orders are shipped from Amsterdam. Post NL will usually deliver within 2-3 business days. Outside of the Netherlands, delivery should be between 3-10 business days.  If you need sooner please contact us separately for details and estimates. For all international orders, please be aware that there may be additional import charges (taxes, duties, etc) and we will not be responsible for for any of these incurred charges. Fees will vary by country and based on the retail value of the piece. For further information, please contact your local customs office.


Exchanges

All of our pieces are made to order and therefore we do not offer refunds. If for some reason, you’d like to exchange your piece, we’d be happy to accommodate you so please contact us. We will only accept exchanges on pieces within 7 days of your receiving it.  If there is a difference in price you will be issued a store credit only. Pieces must be unworn and undamaged to be accepted for exchange. You will be responsible for your own shipping costs. Original shipping costs are non-refundable. Store credit must be used within 6 months from issuance. All exchanges are final. Keep in mind that there can be slight differences between our photo and the piece that you receive. As we hand finish all of the pieces, there are slight variances in the oxidizing and texturing processes. Also, please remember that on our diamond pieces, no two stones are alike! We believe these make our pieces more special and unique. Please note that we can not be responsible for the loss or damage of a returned piece. For this reason, we suggest that you insure any return piece for the retail value. Also, please include your full information including return address with your exchange. Special orders and sale items are considered a final sale and can not be exchanged for another piece or store credit.


Repairs

If any of your Blue Hound pieces ever need repaired, please contact us to work out the details. There is no charge for repairs within 30 days of receipt. Should something happen after that period, just let us know. Repair charges will vary according to the type and complexity of repair and we will let you know what the cost and shipping is once we see the piece.


Product Care

The aesthetic of The Blue Hound is unrefined and imperfect. We believe that these slight flaws, natural aging and oxidation make the piece unique and special to you. To some extend, we believe that jewellery will take on the life of the wearer and therefore we clean ours as little as possible! The best way to prevent oxidation of your silver is to wear it! Over time, other elements may cause your silver to tarnish, including skin lotions, pollutants, and perfumes. Any of our pieces with leather should not be exposed to water as this will alter the leather. To maintain your jewellery, we suggest storing it in the zip lock bag that it’s shipped in. This will slow the oxidation process with is caused by exposure to air. Avoid exposing your jewellery to creams and lotions. Also, remove jewellery when swimming in chlorinated water. It’s advisable to not sleep in your jewellery as it can cause undue stress to some of the components. To clean your product (silver or 14k gold), wash it briefly in warm soapy water, dry with a soft cotton cloth (an old t-shirt works great). For heavier cleaning of silver, you can gently use a soft bristled brush with some white toothpaste. Never clean with silver jewellery cleaners. This will remove all oxidation and leave you without the hand finishing that gives your piece character. Always be extra careful in cleaning pieces with stones and/or delicate chains.