Enjoy FREE shipping in the USA for orders $49 or more via first class mail (some exclusions apply)!
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Azure Aster is a family business so you get secure, personal service, quick shipping and fast answers to your questions.
- We accept ALL major credit cards, phone and Paypal payments in USD securely. We do not store any of your payment information or share it with anyone.
- Most orders ship in 0-1 business days via USPS. Some custom work may take a bit longer to create and we note this in the product descriptions.
- We offer everything from First Class to Express shipping options for the lowest priced or quickest delivery possible! We also ship internationally to all Paypal approved countries.
- If you are not happy with your purchase, return it in 14 days for no questions asked refund (instructions are below).
- Need a rush order? No problem! Contact us and we can work with you to meet your deadlines.
- Need to know more? Read the long version which explains things in detail below. Links to our FAQs and policies are at the bottom of the page.
- If you have any questions, just contact us!
Here's the long version................
Payment Options
All electronic transactions are completed by CISP compliant providers. We accept the following forms of payment through the online shopping cart:
1. VISA, Mastercard, American Express or Discover - via secure SSL encrypted server. The billing name and address must match the name and address for the card used. USA and Canada orders only.
2. PAYPAL - Accepts both credit cards and electronic checks. If you wish to pay by check, you must pay through PAYPAL. All international orders (except Canada) must also pay via Paypal. E-checks take about 4 days to clear Paypal.
3. Will call with card number - Place your order online and call your card info to us directly. A little extra security for those who don't like to enter credit card information on the internet.
Money orders - Please e-mail us if you would like to pay via money order.
Purchase orders - We do not accept purchase orders at this time.
Phone Orders: We recommend that you use the Will call with card option and place the order online so you can see shipping costs and check for clerical errors. Credit card orders may be placed via telephone to (303) 369 -5507, between 9am - 5pm Mountain time. Our normal business week is Mon-Fri. We do try to take calls on weekends too. If we are away, please leave a message at the beep and we will get back to you.
After you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail at the address provided. Save this e-mail as your receipt. Be advised that if there is a problem with your payment and we are unable to contact you by both phone and e-mail, your order will be cancelled. Azure Aster also reserves the right to cancel any order that is deemed fraudulent or potentially fraudulent.
Please note: Azure Aster collects sales tax for orders shipped to CO and KS.
Shipping and Handling Options (U.S. only)
All items are packed in boxes with tissue, bubble wrap etc. to protect them during shipment. We ship USPS First Class, USPS Priority, and USPS Express mail on most items. Only Express Mail has a guaranteed delivery time and is fully trackable. All other delivery times are estimates. Orders do not ship on weekends or postal holidays and may take longer during peak mail season. Delivery times below are for transit only. Please be sure to add additional time for item creation and processing. Some handcrafted designs may have a waiting period so be sure to check item descriptions or the completion times below.
Please note: Shipping fees calculated by the shopping cart cover insurance, handling and processing costs, the packing materials (tape, labels, boxes, gas etc.) and the actual postage. We do everything we can to keep your costs low!
Express Mail- takes 1-2 days to be delivered once mailed. The only mail class with a guaranteed delivery date. Includes free insurance. You must be present for delivery. They will make 2 attempts to deliver your package. Then hold it for five days before returning to us. Shipping fees are not refundable if your package is returned.
Priority mail - Takes an average of 2-4 postal business days to arrive once mailed. This is not a guaranteed delivery time but its usually delivered in that time frame. Includes free insurance.
First Class Mail - usually takes about 1 week or less to be delivered. USPS states 1-2 weeks. On rare occasions it could take a little longer. Insurance fees are included in the cost.
Delivery Confirmation - Provided free of charge when available. Delivery confirmation will tell you when a package has been delivered. It does not always provide other tracking info.
Please note: Orders over $300 USD may require a signature at delivery for insurance purposes. We cannot control or be held responsible for the security of your mailbox or delivery drop off area and mail that is stolen from your home or business. If you have had problems with mail theft in the past, you may want to make arrangements for an alternate shipping address or use a PO box. You can also call us and request a signature be required at the time of delivery for an additional fee (the current rate being charged by USPS for that service). Be advised that it may delay delivery of your package if you are not present for the signature and they may require you to pick up the package at the post office. We also reserve the right to cancel any orders with addresses that are incorrect, cannot be verified or cause postage calculation errors in the shopping cart.
Please note: Orders over $300 USD may require a signature at delivery for insurance purposes. We cannot control or be held responsible for the security of your mailbox or delivery drop off area and mail that is stolen from your home or business. If you have had problems with mail theft in the past, you may want to make arrangements for an alternate shipping address or use a PO box. You can also call us and request a signature be required at the time of delivery for an additional fee (the current rate being charged by USPS for that service). Be advised that it may delay delivery of your package if you are not present for the signature and they may require you to pick up the package at the post office. We also reserve the right to cancel any orders with addresses that are incorrect, cannot be verified or cause postage calculation errors in the shopping cart.
International Shipping
We accept and ship orders from all Paypal approved countries. All international shipments are made through USPS. The shopping cart will calculate international shipping rates at checkout. Please note that in most cases, we cannot track international shipments unless they are shipped Express. We also cannot control the length of time a package spends in customs. Because of this, we cannot guarantee delivery times for international mail. You must agree that our electronic postage record is sufficient proof of mailing. You must also accept responsibility for the package and any and all customs fees or VAT that may be charged by your postal service (we have no way of knowing if any such fees will be charged so check with your post office if this is a concern). We will not mark packages as "gifts". Shipping and handling fees are not refundable if your item is held in customs and you do not pick it up.
All international packages are insured. We do this through a third party so the insurance cost is not included in the dollar amount shown as postage we have paid on the mailing label. International shipping has a higher first weight/price bracket but you can normally purchase a number of items before you go up to the next price bracket for some savings.
All international packages are insured. We do this through a third party so the insurance cost is not included in the dollar amount shown as postage we have paid on the mailing label. International shipping has a higher first weight/price bracket but you can normally purchase a number of items before you go up to the next price bracket for some savings.
We also reserve the right to cancel any orders with addresses that are incorrect, cannot be verified or appear fraudulent or cause postage calculation errors in the shopping cart.
Australian customers: Please note that our little business does not meet the A$75000 GST registration requirement for low value goods shipped to Australia. This means you will be responsible for paying a 10% GST as well as a small processing fee to receive your order from Australia Post.
2019 USPS Shipping Holidays- Orders will not ship out on these days:
- Tuesday, January 1 - New Year's Day
Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. birthday
Monday, February 18 - Washington's birthday
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday,September 2 - Labor Day
Monday, October 14 - Columbus Day
Monday, November 11 - Veterans' Day
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day
2018 Order Cutoff Dates for Delivery By Christmas In the Continental USA:
First class mail = Dec. 19
Priority mail = Dec. 19
Express = Dec. 21 or 22 (depending on the time an order is placed)
Shipping Insurance:
Insurance claims cannot be processed by USPS until 30 days have passed from time of mailing. We are not responsible for orders lost because an incorrect shipping address was provided to us. Please be sure to double-check your address for accuracy before finalizing your order.
Return Policy
My work is guaranteed 100%! If you are unhappy in any way with your purchase, simply e-mail or call us for a return authorization within 14 days from receipt of your order. Items must be in their original, undamaged condition (including jewelry pouches or boxes) for a no questions asked refund of the item cost. Personalized or custom items are eligible for exchange or store credit only. Refunds will not be given for unauthorized returns or returns postmarked after 14 days from receipt. Please inspect your items well when you receive them.
If you experience breakage etc. within 14 days from receipt of your order, please contact us. We will work out an arrangement to return the item for replacement or refund. Breakage resulting from obvious mistreatment above and beyond regular use during this time should not be returned. We also recommend using delivery confirmation and insurance to cover yourself against loss or damage of your return in the mail.
Shipping and handling fees are non-refundable unless the return is due to our error or irregular craftsmanship.
Repairs or resizing: We understand that accidents happen. There is no such thing as an indestructable piece of jewelry or sculpture. Should you break a well loved item and would like it repaired, please e-mail us. We will see what we can do for you. After the 14 day return period, repairs may be free or there may be a charge depending on what needs to be done. You will be responsible for postage and possibly material costs. Resizing costs will be discussed via e-mail. We do not repair or resize items bought from other companies.
Estimated Shipping & Completion Times (as of 01/01/19)
- Most items are ready to go and ship out fast in 0-1 business days. This includes orders consisting of cloth ribbons, wristbands, charms, beads, vintage or antique designs, costume jewelry pieces (stretch and charm bracelets etc.) or non-custom jewelry designs. Anything with a longer waiting period is noted in the item descriptions.
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Dana's Polymer Clay, Original, Handbeaded or Handpainted/Hand enameled, Custom requests, or Sizeable jewelry designs: Only items with purchasing links are available and many are created on demand. Most available designs are shipping out in 1-10* business days. If you have a deadline, be sure to let us know in your order comments. Otherwise be sure to allow enough time for creation and transit.
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If you order products that have different estimated shipping times (for example wristbands ship immediately but there might be a waiting period for your custom earrings) we will hold your entire order until all items are completed.
- If the wait on any order will be longer than three weeks, we will e-mail the estimated completion time for your approval before final processing.
Since this is a large website and many pages are still being updated to reflect the items unavailable due to the move, please let us know if you are unsure if an item will be shipped. We will also e-mail you if you happen to order an item that is temp. not being created.
Please keep in mind that these dates are estimates and are subject to change. If you need the item shipped by a certain date, please indicate the date in the comments section of your order. I'll do my best to get it to you in time! Any questions? Just e-mail me!