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    About Us

    Before Austen & Blake, there were two choices: over-priced luxury pieces or cheaper off-the-shelf styles. With us, there are no compromises.

    We offer the best of both worlds – quality custom-made jewelry and exceptional customer care, all at a fair price.

    Our founding family has four generations of jewelry expertise. We started making jewelry for other retailers but realized there was a better way. Removing the retailer and waiting stock of so many styles and sizes meant we could offer made-to-order products and pass the savings on to you.

    In 2012 we started planning the business and in 2018 we opened our first store in Manchester, UK. A website quickly followed, along with many new stores and an ever-expanding digital presence due to high demand, bringing exquisite made-to-order jewelry to people across the UK and around the world. Click here to learn more about our story.

    Our service starts with you: your style, your funds, your vision. We help you choose the best metals and diamond carat, clarity and color to build a design that brings your ideas to life. Your design is then hand-finished and set by our master craftspeople, creating a truly personal piece you can treasure forever.

    Our team will talk you through everything you need to know about buying a diamond engagement ring or jewelry design, from lifestyle factors to consider to the most flattering styles and diamond shapes.

    We purchase our diamonds and gemstones from recognized diamond trading centres around the world. They are located in Beijing, Mumbai, Antwerp, Johannesburg, New York and Tel Aviv. Each trading centre is dedicated to trading only ethically sourced diamonds in line with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and other various global institutions.

    If you would like more information regarding how we source our diamonds, please contact us.

    We have stores located across the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Click here to view all of our stores.

    Did you know that we also offer free online consultations? If you can't find a store near you, request a virtual appointment to speak to one of our Jewelry Experts who will be able to help you find the perfect jewelry.

    No, you are welcome to walk in without requesting an appointment. However, at times our Jewelry Experts are busy with other clients. We recommend requesting an appointment to avoid waiting and get the most out of our service.

    If you'd like to request a virtual or an in-store appointment, click here or contact us.

    Our in-store teams are highly trained jewelry specialists with extensive knowledge in gemstones and precious metals. They can guide you through everything from selecting the perfect jewelry piece for your milestone to caring for your jewelry. You will receive trusted advice and personalized service every time you visit.

    We’ve helped thousands of customers tell their story through our jewelry designs. We’re proud of the lasting relationships we’ve built through exceptional care and craftsmanship. You can see what they have to say on our reviews and testimonial page.

    Products & services

    Yes! Our quick-delivery designs can be customized with your choice of diamond or colored gemstone specification. Our diamond designs can be personalized by selecting your shape, as well as carat weight, cut, color and clarity. Pick your precious metal color and carat to complete your piece.

    During an in-store appointment, you’ll sit with one of our Jewelry Experts. They’ll get to know you, your story and what your dream design looks like. You’ll explore samples and examples of stone sizes and shapes, with tailored advice at every stage.

    When shopping with us online, you can use our easy-to-follow steps to customize each element of your design. Need help? Our team are available via our live chat function.

    Once you’re happy with your design, your order is placed. Each design is individually hand-finished in our workshop.

    Yes, in most cases we can engrave your ring. Here are some things you need to consider before getting your ring engraved:

    • The engraving process can add 3-4 days onto the delivery time.
    • There is a character limit.
    • Refunds are not possible when an item is engraved.

    Please note: Rings cannot be resized after being engraved. You must order the correct ring size if you are looking to get your ring engraved. Find out how to find your ring size using our ring size guide.

    Please contact us if you would like to learn more about our engraving service.

    With every purchase, we offer an insurance valuation report for home insurance purposes.

    A jewelry valuation report provides a detailed description of the product and the amount it is valued at on the date of valuation, enabling you to get your jewelry properly insured. Learn more here.

    Our jewelry is handcrafted by our talented craftspeople and inspected thoroughly to ensure it meets our high standards.

    In the unlikely event that there is a manufacturing fault, we offer a Limited manufacturer warranty, where we will fix your jewelry free of charge. Click here for more information.

    Yes! Our digital jewelry gift card makes gifting effortless as it can be redeemed online and in-store. Simply choose the amount, add a personalized message and directly send your gift to your loved one.

    We are sure you'll love your jewelry, however, if for any reason you'd like to return it, you can do so in-store and via post. Please refer to our returns policy for the full details.

    If you have any questions about returning your order, please contact us.

    We pride ourselves on being excellent craftspeople, but in the unlikely event that a piece of jewelry appears faulty, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can help.

    The item must be unworn and unused in order to be returned. After inspection, we will be able to replace or refund the item for you.

    Yes, we can resize most ring styles. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the design, it is not possible to resize rings that have been engraved, eternity rings or rings that need drastic resizing. Head to our ring size guide to learn more by clicking here.

    If you need help with a ring that needs resizing, please contact us.

    If you would like to speak to us regarding a cancellation, please contact our Customer Care Team by clicking here.

    It may take between 8-10 working days for your refund to be processed, depending on the method of payment used.

    Orders must be collected within 90 days of arrival at the store. Uncollected orders will be automatically cancelled and subject to a 30% restocking fee of the full order value.

    Of course! You can visit your local store or request an appointment here or by contacting us.

    Yes. If you have any questions before placing an order, click here to contact our Customer Care Team. Alternatively, you can book an appointment at your nearest store for personalized help and advice in person.

    Your order is protected by our 30-day return policy. This means you have plenty of time to return your order if you need to. You can read the full details in our returns policy.

    Please note: Engraved items, bespoke orders and resized items are not eligible for return or exchange.

    Our made-to-order designs take between 2-4 weeks to be created in our workshop. While the majority of designs are crafted in this timeframe, we recommend allowing for plenty of time if your jewelry is for a special occasion.

    You will be updated by email regarding your order. When your design is ready to be delivered, you’ll receive an email with your tracking details. If you require any further information, please get in touch with us.

    If you wish to return your order for any reason, we allow up to 30 days from the time your order was dispatched. Please refer to our returns policy for the full details. The jewellery returned must be unworn, in pristine condition with the tag still on.

    We accept returns in all of our stores and via post. Shipping costs for returns are the customer's responsibility unless the product is confirmed faulty. If you are sending your jewelry back to us by post, it is your responsibility to ensure the parcel is sent using a reputable, insured courier service. Unfortunately, we do not accept responsibility for any loss, theft, or damage during transit on the way back to us.

    If you need help arranging a return, please contact us.

    In most cases, we can offer an exchange if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase. Unfortunately, we cannot exchange items that are engraved or created using our bespoke jewelry service. Please visit our returns policy for more information.

    If you would like help exchanging your order, please get in touch.

    We are sure you'll love your jewelry but if for any reason you'd like to return it, you can drop it in one of our stores or send by post (tracked, insured delivery). Please refer to our returns policy for the full details.

    If you have any questions about returning your order, please contact us for help.

    It may take between 8-10 working days for your refund to be processed, depending on the method of payment used.

    If you would like to speak to us regarding a refund, please get in touch.

    We accept all major credit and debit cards, PayPal and bank transfer. Please refer to our payment options page for more information.

    Want to discuss payment options? Contact us for help.

    If you are having issues placing a payment and your card details have been rejected, please check you have entered the information below correctly:

    • Card holder name
    • Card number
    • Card security code (3-4 security code on the back of your card)
    • Zip code

    If you are still experiencing issues, please get in touch with us.

    If you would like to pay using two cards, you need to make sure that both cards are registered to the same address and have the same name on the account. To place a payment with two cards, please contact us.

    The payment can take between 2-3 days to be processed.

    If you would like to speak to one of our advisers, please get in touch with us.

    For orders delivered to the US, we offer free delivery with DHL on orders of $750 or over. A delivery fee of $40 applies to orders delivered to US when the order value is under $750. All parcels require a signature at the time of delivery and are fully insured until they are signed for.

    For orders delivered to Canada, we offer free delivery with DHL on orders of $750 or over. A delivery fee of $50 applies to orders delivered to Canada when the order value is under $750. All parcels require a signature at the time of delivery and are fully insured until they are signed for.

    If for any reason your parcel is unable to be delivered, it will be returned to the local sorting office. You will need to provide a form of identification to pick up your order at this stage.

    If you would like to discuss this in more detail, please contact us.

    Yes, on orders of $750 or over. A delivery fee of $40 applies to orders delivered to US when the order value is under $750. All parcels require a signature at the time of delivery and are fully insured until they are signed for.

    Yes, on orders of $750 or over. A delivery fee of $50 applies to orders delivered to Canada when the order value is under $750. All parcels require a signature at the time of delivery and are fully insured until they are signed for.

    If for any reason your parcel is unable to be delivered, it will be returned to the local sorting office. You will need to provide a form of identification to pick up your order at this stage.

    If you have any questions on this, please get in touch with us.

    If you've bought a custom item, the delivery lead time is 2-3 weeks. After receiving a confirmation email, you will be updated via email regarding your delivery.

    On the day your order is dispatched, we will send you an email to confirm the expected delivery date, along with the tracking number and delivery company details.

    If you require any further delivery information, please get in touch with us.

    Yes, you can choose to have your order delivered to another address. We may require further identification documents to deliver to an alternative address.

    If you require any further delivery information, please get in touch with us.

    We are confident that your order will be safe as we use the leading, most-trusted delivery companies. For further peace of mind, your jewelry is insured in the event of loss, theft or damage until it is signed for.

    If you wish to return your order, it is your responsibility to insure your jewelry during transit. We do not accept any responsibility for items lost during transit on the way back to us. Please contact us if you have any questions.

    Your order will arrive in plain and discreet packaging to minimize the risk of theft. Our external packaging does not refer to our brand name or the type of item that is inside. But, don’t worry – your order will be beautifully packaged on the inside!

    If you have any questions on this, contact us.

    We offer different resizing services, depending on your ring type and design complexity. Worn items can be resized with the exception of full eternity rings. Please refer below for our resizing process and additional information. Our Customer Care team is always available to help if you have any questions regarding the size of your ring.

    For plain bands, non-diamond or non-gemstone set rings, we offer complimentary resizing up to two sizes up or down within 30 days of receiving your jewelry. For resizing that exceeds two sizes, we will charge a fee of $69.

    For diamond-set or gemstone-set engagement rings (including custom-made rings), items must be assessed for suitability for resizing or whether they will need to be remade. In both cases, resizing will be complimentary up to two sizes up and down; anything above two sizes will incur a minimum charge of $69.

    Due to the nature of the setting, full eternity rings cannot be resized and must be replaced within 30 days of receipt. Please contact our team to discuss alternative options for your ring.

    The price will depend on the cost difference between sizes with a minimum charge of $69. For half and three-quarter eternity rings, due to the nature of the setting, these rings must be assessed in order to determine whether they can be resized or whether they will need to be remade at a cost. The price will depend on the cost difference between sizes with a minimum charge of $69.

    For plain bands, non-diamond or non-gemstone set wedding rings, we offer free resizing up to two sizes up or down within 30 days after you receive your jewelry.

    For resizing exceeding two sizes, we charge a fee of $69. All rings will be assessed by our team prior to confirming the price. Diamond-set or gemstone-set wedding rings must be inspected prior to resizing to ensure that the nature of the setting will allow for resizing.

    We offer complimentary resizing for up to two sizes up or down within 30 days of receipt, provided that a resizing is possible. For a resizing exceeding two sizes, we charge a minimum fee of $69. Upon receiving your request, our team will assess if the resizing is possible and discuss it with you.

    Depending on the complexity of your ring, the resizing may result in additional costs. This also applies if the ring has to be made anew from scratch, if it cannot be resized as desired. You will be informed about any additional costs in advance. It will then be clarified whether the size change should be carried out.

    Rings that need resizing outside of the 30-day resizing policy will incur a minimum charge of $69. Should the ring need to be remade, the exact fee will depend on the particular style of the ring.

    Bespoke orders are not eligible for exchange or refund. Please contact our Customer Care Team for more help.

    Our resizing address is:
    A&B Logistics,
    Unit 114/115F
    The Big Peg,
    120 Vyse Street
    Birmingham,
    B18 6NF

    Our resizing address is:
    Floor 5 Suite 501,
    1235 Bay Street,
    Toronto, Ontario,
    M5R 3K4,
    Canada

    Limited manufacturer warranty

    Our jewelry is handcrafted by our talented craftspeople and inspected thoroughly to ensure it meets our high standards.

    In the unlikely event that there is a manufacturing fault, we offer a Limited manufacturer warranty, where we will fix your jewelry free of charge.

    If you have a question regarding our Limited manufacturer warranty or need to send your item for repair, please contact our Customer Care Team. We will assess your jewelry once it is received and you will be contacted should any charges apply.

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