What are the shipping costs?

Shipping is 2.95. This is a bargain as your purchase will be sent in a shipping BOX with a tracking number.  The actual shipping postage  is $2.75-$3.50. So, you still are not paying full price. It is first class shipping and there is no insurance. If you would like to upgrade your shipping or add insurance, please contact The Swallow's Tale.

How will the items be packed for shipping?

Each item will be tissue wrapped in a simple jewelry box, tied with a ribbon and mailed in a SHIPPING BOX, not padded envelope.

What payment method is accepted?

Our cart is set up for Paypal. You do not need a Paypal account to pay with Paypal as Paypal does accept  credit cards.

What is the return policy?

Jewelry is considered a personal product. An unworn item may be returned within 7 days of receipt. Please be certain you are able to wear the metals from which the jewelry is crafted before purchasing a product.  No returns will be accepted if the item has been worn or damaged.

What is meant by "vintage"?

At The Swallow's Tale vinatge is defined as beads, cabochons, chain, etc., which were manufactured between 1930-1980. The vintage components used in our creations are "New old stock" which means they are vintage but have never been used before. It is important to remember aging has occurred with these items and the manufacturing processes were different a number of years ago. A vintage item will not look like the items manufactured today. That is the appeal of "vintage".

Vintage brass will definitely look different from brass items manufactured today. The patina is not uniform most of the time, but that again, that is a big part of the charm and appeal of vintage brass.

What is "patinated" brass?

It is raw brass that has been cleaned and then treated to have a warm, light to dark brown color. For our patinated brass we rely on a process that uses vinegar as its main ingredient.  It can be a lengthy process much like watching paint dry. It is also important to know that each piece of raw brass seems to have its own chemical profile. Patinated brass does tend to have a fairly wide spectrum of color results. Patinated brass has "character" and is not uniform in color.

What is Brass Ox?

It is brass which has had brass plating applied. The plating has the same warm, light to dark brown color that patinated brass has. However, brass ox has a uniform look to it.

Why Choose Brass?

Most people are able to wear brass and not have a skin reaction. Real brass contains no nickel or lead,the two culprits responsible for some adverse skin reactions.

Before we purchase our supplies we do our very best to make sure the brass is 100% brass and we have been very successful in finding brass items manufactured in the USA.

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