On this page you will find information on commissions, payment options, lay-aways, postal information, superior gift wrapping/personalised cards/gift vouchers and repairs service. If the information you need is not on this page there are several more sub-headings to your left. If you can't find what you are looking for please use the 'contact form' and send me an email. Thank you.
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Hi, my name is Nicola, I am a self-taught artist and have designed all the items you see on the website, unless stipulated.
My inspiration is from the vast array of 'baubles' that I have purchased and my rather quirky mind! I very rarely work from a pencilled drawing unless for a commission piece. I design by taking a handful of 'this and that' and working a bit of magic!
The true passion I have is for vintage beads and I have some in my collection that are 80 years old. I love designing one-off pieces and my items are predominately that. I like wearing unique and individual items so enjoy passing this on to my customers. On the rare occasion I do repeat a design I alter it slightly to keep that uniqueness.
I do not repeat commission designs without the consent of the original customer.
I want people to be able to see things differently and then dare to be different themselves - that's what makes designing amazing. The best designers are those with the power to create. They are people who can make others feel good about themselves, and enable them to highlight their own individuality. It gives me pleasure to see a customer enjoying a piece of my work.
My designs express my individuality, and pass on to you the individual wearing them.
I create and pursue my designing in whatever form it may take because it gives me pleasure. I do follow fashion, but not at the expense of making high fashion pieces which quickly date. And after all, who wants to look like everyone else? You won't find anything like my jewellery on the high street! I am not afraid of having close up photographs on my site, that way you can see the detail and quality of the materials used.
My aim is that my designs will be enjoyed for years to come.
I work with lots of materials. Semi-precious gemstones, gold vermeil/gold fill and sterling silver. 9ct Gold is available on request. Swarovski, freshwater pearls, wood and glass to name but a few. All my materials are sourced from around the world and the UK. I insist on using quality items and purchase fair-trade wherever possible. I wouldn't use anything that I wouldn't wear myself.
COMMISSIONS
I do take commissions and it costs nothing to send me an email, with no obligation. The only condition I have is that I won't copy someone else's work. I do not feel comfortable in doing this and I certainly wouldn't like it done to me. If you have seen an item you like, I can design something with that in mind but it won't be a carbon copy. All information given to me remains confidential and shall not be shared for any reason. It will be used whilst I work with you and then be securely disposed of.
Weddings and Christenings are a speciality.
Please try to give me as much time as possible so we can work together
to make your chosen piece perfect for you!
I will work with you by email and telephone to design something that meets your requirements. I will need to know as much information as possible, such as; budget, style, materials preferred and colours etc. I will then design something for you. If you wish me to send you the designs together with samples, I shall need these back before I commence work.
When you are entirely happy I will require a 30% deposit payable by cheque or postal order. This deposit is non-refundable should you choose to cancel once materials have been purchased and work has commenced. The full balance would not become payable in this event.
When the piece/s is/are finished photographs will be emailed to you. Insured post is in addition to the cost of the piece. Please see postal rates below.
All commissioned pieces are gift wrapped free of charge.
Fill in the 'contact form' to send me an email.
Thanks for taking the time to view my site. Please do feel free to email me with any thoughts or suggestions as I am constantly adding to my collection and this website is a work in progress!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Cheque, postal order and paypal for credit/debit cards
If you wish to pay by cheque or postal order (UK only) then please contact me and I shall reserve your item for seven days and give you further information where to send the cheque/PO and to whom to make it payable. If you feel that you need more time to have your item reserved please just ask! Paypal is the fastest and safest way of paying for your goods. For further information please go to http://www.paypal.co.uk/ at no time do I have access to your payment details, just your postal address. You do not have to have an account with them and this service is free to you. If you are unsure of how to use Paypal, then please email me and I can guide you through the process.
LAY-AWAY
A small deposit reserves any item for you. Make either weekly or monthly payments. Longer time can be given for more expensive pieces. If an item has been reserved and you fail to make payments on it you will lose your deposit and the item will be re-sold.
POSTAL INFORMATION
Postage is in addition to the cost of your jewellery. If you live overseas please email me and I will work out the cost.
Current prices for postage are as follows;
Goods up to £9.99 - First Class Post - £2.00
Goods up to £24.99 - Recorded Delivery - £3.50
Goods over £25.00 - Special Delivery - £7.00
I always get proof of posting for First Class Post however if an item goes missing you are only insured if it is sent Special Delivery. This is because Royal Mail only insure items of jewellery sent this way. In the event of a parcel going missing I will do everything to assist you and provide you with the proof of postage should you wish to attempt to make a claim.
If you wish an item to be guaranteed by the next day please use Special Delivery.
If you wish to upgrade to this service please select the 'purchase postage & extras' section and select the upgrade. You can upgrade to Recorded Delivery and Special Delivery. An email will be sent when your item/s have been dispatched.
I aim to send out all orders by 48 hours after cleared payment. If there is to be any delay you will be kept informed.
An item can be held back in the event of a holiday please email to advise with plenty of notice and the date you require it to be sent or if you need an item urgently and I shall do my best to accommodate you. However, due to the sometimes unreliable postal service please use Special Delivery for urgent items.
Gifts can be sent directly to the recipient on request.
Overseas customers may have customs charges added to their postage upon receipt. I cannot be held responsible for these charges. If you need a price working out for you in your currency please email me. Thank you.
GIFT WRAPPING / PERSONALISED CARDS / GIFT VOUCHERS
Superior gift wrapping service All items arrive gift wrapped as standard. However if you wish for something specific i.e. Valentines Day it can be gift wrapped more appropriately. We use puffed hearts, sprinkles, tissue paper and ribbon. It is then placed in an organza pouch or box. This service is an additional £3.00 and can be purchased under 'purchase postage & extras' section.
Personalised cards can be sent with your gift. The message can be hand written or printed in your choice of font. A selection of pictures can be emailed to you for you to choose from. The gift will not be sent until it meets with your approval. If you wish for your own picture to be added, this can also be done. All cards are printed on quality card. The cost for this service is £4.00 or £6.00 if purchased with the extra gift wrapping service. Please see 'purchase postage & extras' section for this service.
Gift vouchers start at a denomination of £10. They are printed either on glossy photo paper or card. Each gift voucher has a unique code and has to be redeemed within 12 months. They can be used as part payment or a commission if preferred. In the event of a gift voucher not being totally redeemed a credit note will be issued to be used within the remainder of the 12 month period. Details on how to redeem them will be sent with your voucher.
You can choose to have the gift voucher personalised at no extra cost.
Gift vouchers are available in the 'purchase postage & extras' section. Depending on the cost of the voucher you will be charge accordingly in postage. Either for Recorded Delivery or Special Delivery. GV's are classed as money so this is the safest way to send them. If you should choose to risk standard post, please email me to arrange and not go via the checkout.
REPAIRS SERVICE
Have you still got your broken necklace sitting at the bottom of your jewellery box?
I offer a repairs service on many items. I also offer a pearl re-stringing service but I can't repair watches-sorry!
In the unlikely event an item/s is found to be faulty that you have purchased, I shall repair it free of charge for a period of up to three months. After this time a small fee may be charged. (See 't&c/refunds/exchanges/etc' for more information)
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO CONTACT ME OR FILL IN THE 'CONTACT FORM' THANKS!
info@diversityinstyle.com
"Thanks so much for the dichroic ring. It arrived today in the post and I only paid for it yesterday! That's service! I will recommend you to my friends especially now it's coming up to Christmas. Thanks again Sarah."