FAQ


What do you sell?

I sell certified artisan (handmade) beaded jewelry, ornaments, and tapestries/wall art.  Also available : handmade greeting cards and various gift items.  Every item is made by Amy or Chris Berthelet - no outside dealers.

What if the item I want is not in stock?

All items shown on the product pages are currently in stock.  The items on the Special Order pages  are made when an order is placed; since these are made individually, extra time is needed to obtain supplies and make the item (about 1 - 2 weeks).    If for some reason the item is not readily available (supply problem, etc), the customer will be contacted and a refund/exchange issued.

Are your products guaranteed?

I guarantee complete satisfaction or your money back (shipping excluded).

What quality of materials do you use?  

I use the thickest beading thread possible for each piece (usually 14 lb. FireLine) so there is no breakage.  Seed beads are Miyuki or Toho USUALLY (some exceptions) and crystals are mixed Austrian and Chinese.  All materials are specified in each item's description.

What payment methods do you accept?

I accept credit/debit cards(all services listed that the bottom of the site), personal/certified checks (must wait for bank clearance before shipment), money orders (payable to Amy Berthelet OR to Amy's Handmade Gifts).  Layaway/installment payment options are also available.  

Do I have to place my order online?

No - orders can be processed by regular mail as well.  See the Contact Us page for more information. 


Do you charge sales tax?

A sales tax of 6.25 percent will be added to orders in Texas only.

How is my order shipped? 

The customer may choose from United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service, or DHL.  There are several different options within each carrier. 

Is my information secure?

All customer information/payment information is processed securely using SSL encryption methods.  For more details please see the Privacy page.

What if my question is not answered here?

You can contact me at (817) 939-1431  from  9-5 PM Central Time.  Or you can email us at amy@amyshandmadejewelry.com.  Requests in writing should be sent to  Amy's Handmade Gifts    5611 Shady Hill Lane  Arlington, TX  USA  76016-2120.