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Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping & Pickups
Each Birch piece is made to order, which means your jewellery is carefully assembled, packaged, and prepped just for you (not simply pulled from a shelf). Please allow 3-5 business days for processing, which excludes weekends and holidays.
Once your order is shipped, youāll receive a confirmation email with your tracking number. Please allow up toĀ 24 hoursĀ for tracking information to update. If you have not received this confirmation, it's likely we're still working on prepping your new jewels for shipment.
All orders are processed withinĀ 3-5 business days, which is the time needed to assemble and pack your order before shipping. This excludes weekends and holidays.
Estimated delivery times:
- Canada: Expedited Shipping: 5-10 business days, Xpresspost: 1-3 business days, Purolator Priority: 1 business day.
- International:Ā Delivery times vary depending on the destination and chosen shipping class.
Note:Ā These timeframes are estimates and areĀ not guaranteed, as delays may occur during transit.
For more information, view ourĀ Shipping Policy.
Yes! We offerĀ free contactless local pickupĀ from our home base in Carlsbad Springs, Ontario, a 15-minute drive from downtown Ottawa. If you would like to pick up your order, select theĀ Local PickupĀ option at checkout. Once your order is ready (typically within 48 hours), youāll receive an email with instructions to schedule your pickup time.
Returns & Exchanges
We accept returns withinĀ 10 daysĀ of receiving your order. Please note:
- Final Sale Items:Ā Earrings, pierced jewellery, custom orders, personalized items, and discounted items cannot be returned.
- Returned items must beĀ unworn, undamaged, in original condition, and include all original packaging (e.g., pouches or boxes).
Customers are responsible for return shipping costs. For more details, view ourĀ Return & Refund Policy.
We do not offer exchanges. However, you can return an item for a refund and place a new order for your preferred size or style.
Product Care &Ā Materials
Materials are listed on individual product pages; however, no nickel or lead is used to make any of our pieces. If you have any questions about a specific item, feel free to contact us.
At this time, we are not doing custom work. However, if you're interested in modifying an existing design (e.g., creating clip-on earrings or adjusting chain lengths), we may be able to accommodate requests. Please get in touch to discuss more.
We recommend removing your jewellery before applying beauty products (e.g., lotion, perfume, body spray) and avoiding wearing it while sleeping or in water. This helps prevent tarnishing or dulling.
For more tips, check out ourĀ Jewellery Care Guide.
All our pieces are designed and made in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Whenever possible, we source materials from North American manufacturers, and when ordering components from overseas, we ensure they are ethically produced.
Gifting
Your jewellery will arrive in a high-quality canvas pouch or jewellery box made from recycled materials, wrapped with care in tissue paper or a cotton bag. No prices are included, making it perfect for gifting!
Yes! For a small fee, we provide gift wrapping withĀ kraft paper and twine, and you can include a personalized note.
To wrap individual items in your order, please mention it in the notes section at checkout. For orders with multiple gifts, weāll include small tags to help identify each item.
Add theĀ Gift WrappingĀ listing to your order for the number of individual items you'd like wrapped.
Other
Weāre based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Our jewellery is also available in selectĀ stores across Canada. Visit our Stockists page for a list of retailers.
Weāre so sorry for the inconvenience! Please email your order number and a photo of the defective or incorrect item to info[at]birchjewellery.com, and weāll resolve the issue promptly.
We accept PayPal, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Google Pay, and Apple Pay via our secure online checkout. For in-person markets, we accept cash, debit, and credit card payments.
Only one discount code may be applied per order. If multiple codes are entered, our system will apply the better deal. Exclusions:Ā Gift cards, gift sets/boxes, and discounted items are not eligible for discounts.
Discount codes must be applied during checkout and cannot be added afterward.
Yes! Weāre excited to partner with new retailers. Learn more about becoming a stockist on our Wholesale page, and letās chat about featuring our collection in your store!