Almost every bracelet design you see online is available in 1, 2, or 3 strands. Many are available in 4 and 5 strands but you will need to contact our office to order a 4 or 5 strand style. See a 3 strand style here. Only the finest quality sterling silver, bali sterling silver, and 14K gold-filled beads are used. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. All crystals used in our jewelry is Genuine Swarovski Crystals, no others. On multiple strand bracelets, when possible, we use sterling silver tie bars to hold the strands together. This keeps the strands from overlapping or flopping around. We do not show these in many of our images but use them in almost all of the designs. If you prefer not to have these on your bracelet, please let us know before you order. We do use glass beads in some of our designs and will state this in the product description. Glass can chip or crack so please order accordingly. Gold-filled beads have real 14K gold bonded to a base metal, giving it more strength and making it more resistant to dents than solid 14K gold. This is NOT the same as gold-plating which is a thin sprayed-on layer of gold, which eventually wears off. Multiple Names on One Strand Name bracelets are made with sterling silver letter blocks. Only two names per strand please. More than 2 names per strand will take away from the design of the bracelet. A $10/strand charge per name per strand applies if you want to add multiple names on the same strand. This includes middle names and names such as: Anna Belle, Sara Jane, Mary Beth, Grandma Mary, etc. No exceptions. Additional name fees will be added to your order without notification if 2 names are provided on your order. To order 2 names on a strand please list the name as John and Mary or John & Mary on the line provided for each strand. If you are using a first and middle name please list it as John Michael or Mary Grace. Spacing on a first and middle name is a bit different than spacing for 2 separate people. Add A Strand Later For New Family Additions! If you purchase your bracelet now but have more children in the future, you simply mail your bracelet back and we can add a new strand for the cost of one strand and a restringing fee per strand. Another option is to add an ACCENT or Non-Name version Strand now and when the new baby has arrived, we add the name for Free. You only pay for the restringing fee and shipping. An Accent Strand or Non-Name Version Strand is a strand added to your bracelet in the same pattern as the overall design minus the sterling letters. This is used as a place holder for future children or as an added design for those that prefer a 2 or 3 strand bracelet with one or two children. Repairs, Resizings & Adding Strands Please contact our office for information on "How To Return" your bracelet for a repair, a resizing or adding new additions. We will email you information on how to send it back properly. Please follow our instructions to insure that your bracelet will arrive safely. Please do not send back a bracelet without consulting us first. We need to provide you with repair estimates and costs before they arrive. Regarding Baby & Children's Bracelets: Our bracelets contain small parts. Please do not leave small children unattended while wearing any type of jewelry. Please use your best judgement when giving a baby bracelet as a gift. They are intended as Heirloom Keepsakes and should be worn with adult supervision at all times. All bracelets are strung on 49-strand stainless steel wire coated in nylon. This wire is very strong but still drapes like string. We use only the finest wire the jewlery industry provides. All Bracelets come with an attractive Keepsake Pouch and Jewelry Care Instructions at no extra charge. Unlike our competitors, we DO NOT charge extra for our dangles or silver charms. A combination of 2 Dangles and 1 charm or 3 dangles can be added to your bracelet at no extra charge! Dangles and charms are attached with a small jump ring that we do not solder. We do recommend having a local jeweler solder the items for you which normally costs just a few dollars. The original set of dangles and charms are provided at no charge. Replacement dangles and charms are available for a small fee. If you need replacements, please contact our office at 800-597-6499 for information or email us at Linda@beadtrends.com. You can order replacements online here. Our products are custom made, personalized items made specifically for you therefore they are Non-Returnabale. We have taken great care in providing accurate online images of our bracelets so you know exactly what you are purchasing. If no clasp is specified, the Lobster clasp is used. Clasp selections on all 3-4 Strand bracelets are at the designers discretion to assure quality in design and stability. A Lobster Clasp is the best choice for security and we can not guarantee a toggle will never fall off...so, select your clasp wisely. If a size is not provided for your bracelet, we will make the bracelet 7.25" which is our average. Minor variations in Bali designs may occur depending on current supply. Design changes are minimal if at all. Regarding Baby & Children's Bracelets: Our bracelets contain small parts. Please do not leave small children unattended while wearing any type of jewelry. Please use your best judgement when giving a baby bracelet as a gift. They are intended as Heirloom Keepsakes and should be worn with adult supervision at all time. Costs for Resizing/Restringing a Bracelet are: 1 Strand - $25.00 2 Strand - $35.00 3 Strand - $45.00 4 Strand - $55.00 5 Strand - $65.00 Necklaces - $35.00 + depending on length. We do not offer a printed catalog at this time. |