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Shipping policy

How much is shipping?

Nebü offers shipping as follows: 

Orders under $1500: $70 shipping fee

Orders between $1500 - $2499: Discounted shipping fee of $40

Orders over $2500: Free shipping

 

Optional shipping insurance is available at checkout, which is approximately 1% of the order value

Duties and Taxes

For international orders, additional import taxes and/or duties may be charged by your local customs office. Prior to purchase, please check with your country’s customs office to determine the additional costs that will be applied to your order.

Orders shipped to the United States qualify for duty free shipping under the AGOA free trade agreement between South Africa and the US and the classification of Nebü's products under the following HS code: D 7113.19. Nebü ensures that all necessary paperwork accompanies your parcel, however should your local customs office require a duty payment or additional documentation, please notify Nebü so we may assist in the clearance process.  

Packaging

All of our jewelry is beautifully packaged in a Nebü box, accompanied by a welcome card, an authenticity certificate and assay certificate. It is delivered using a fully insured (if selected at checkout), secure and swift courier service.

All orders that have insurance added to the parcel will require a signature on delivery. 

Shipping time

Each item is made to order. Manufacturing generally takes 7 - 10 working days.

All international deliveries are processed and executed through our logistics partner and precious metals specialist, DHL Express. International delivery will be for the clients account. DHL Express handles all international deliveries.

Cost of International delivery will be calculated based on your order value. 

If an order is returned to us due to the courier service not being able to complete the delivery for any reason, the customer will be responsible for the return delivery costs. This includes failed delivery if recipient cannot be reached, return due to refusal from recipient to pay any shipping related fees, return due to additional documentation requested from customs that recipient does not want to provide, return requested by recipient. 

Between Christmas and the New Year, any order placed will be delayed in production until the New Year as the studio is closed over this time. 

If items are delivered damaged, such damage must be reported to our customer care department via email support@nebugold.com within 48 hours of receipt for any claim for compensation to apply. 

Liability

We will not be liable to you for any indirect or consequential loss or damage of items purchased from us once the tags have been removed and the items have been worn. 

We cannot be held responsible for any delays in delivery once the items have left us and are in possession of the courier service.  

By proceeding with your purchase without selecting order insurance at checkout, you acknowledge and agree that Nebü shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage that may occur during transit and delivery. Additionally, Nebü shall not be liable for any insurance claims related to the loss or damage of the shipment.

Order insurance

Optional shipping insurance is available at checkout, which is approximately 1% of the order value. This will protect your parcel against loss or damage during transit. 

Order tracking

We’ll provide updates at every stage of your order, from the moment you place it, through to despatch and delivery. In your delivery confirmation emails, you’ll receive a tracking reference which you can use to check the progress of your order online.

General

Nebü shall not be liable for any locally imposed goods and services taxes, value added taxes, import duties, or other levies imposed by or at the country of delivery. You shall remain solely responsible for any fees, taxes, or charges associated with delivery of the Product(s) to you over and above the insured shipping service provided by Nebü on all orders without charge to you. These charges are based on customs regulations and are not amounts charged by Nebü. 

Ownership and risk of the Product(s) will pass to you on delivery. 

Subject to any specific warranties we offer in relation to particular Product(s), or those which are implied by law, we do not offer any warranty or guarantee on our Product(s).

You should inspect the Product(s) when you receive them for defects or damage. If you find a defect or damage you must tell us as soon as possible and we will arrange for their return to our Customer Service Centre at no cost to you.

 Nothing in this section affects your legal rights.

What countries do we ship to?

We ship to most regions worldwide. 

When can expect to receive my order?

All Nebü jewelry is manufactured to your unique order specifications. Once your order is received, the manufacturing of your unique piece takes 7-10 business days, depending on the complexity of the design. Once your special Nebü piece is made, it will be packaged and delivered and will arrive at your door in approximately 5 -7 business days via DHL Express shipping.

Refund policy

If I am not satisfied with my Nebü product, can I return it for a full refund?

The satisfaction of our Nebü clients is at the core of our business.

Jewelry ordered from our website can be returned unworn and in its original packaging, accompanied by the purchase receipt or online order number within 7 calendar days of receipt for a full refund.

  • Orders cancelled before shipping: Can be canceled for a full refund if the request is made within 24 hours of the order being placed. A 10% restocking fee will be applied to orders canceled after 24 hours.
  • To log a return, please notify customer care via email support@nebugold.com and a sales associate will assist you to arrange a courier.
  • We will not accept returns on any items of jewelry that have been worn, or are not in their original packaging.
  • Bespoke, personalised or customised items cannot be returned or exchanged under any circumstances.
  • Nebü does not accept responsibility for any returned items not received.
  • Your return will be assayed within 7 days of receipt by Nebü and the refund will be issued to the payment method originally used at checkout.
  • Shipping and insurance fees are not eligible for refund. 
  • After 7 days, items will not be accepted for a full refund or credit. They may be sold back or exchanged at their prevailing metal value less a buyback fee of 10%.
  • The shipping cost of the return will be for the customer's own account.
  • Orders processed via Affirm: The Affirm transaction fee will be deducted from your refund amount.

 

The product I received is damaged

Customers are advised to please inspect their purchases on receipt, before removing any tags or disposing of any packaging, and to please inform us of any damages or defects via email support@nebugold.com within 48 hours of receipt of the items.

 

Can I return a ring for resizing?

In the instance that a ring is ordered in the incorrect size, re-sizing the ring will incur a charge and in some instances, due to the type of setting, we cannot guarantee that the ring can be re-sized.

The shipping cost of the return will be for the customer's own account.

Can I return a Nebü piece that has broken for repair or replacement?

  • Please process your return request of your purchased item through Nebü customer care email support@nebugold.com.
  • Please provide a detailed description of the problem with a photo.
  • The support associate will log your repair request and return the item to our workshop.
  • Once the item is received, a forensic analysis will be done on the product to determine the cause of the damage. If the damage is due to customer wear and tear the repair will be for the customer’s account. 
  • If the item needs to be repaired due to a manufacturing defect, Nebü will replace or repair the item at no additional cost to you. 
  • The shipping cost of the return for repair will be for the customer's own account.

Buy and Sell

When can I buy gold jewelry from the Nebü store?

You can buy gold anytime, anywhere with Nebü! No market closures, and no trading hour restrictions. Nebü has 24/7 live pricing on the online store, linked to the live gold price.

At what price do I buy Nebü pure gold jewelry?

The gold spot price (cost/gram) displayed on the Nebü online store is live, 24/7 prices which is linked to the prevailing gold price.

What is the pricing on Nebü online store made up of?

The displayed prices are live, 24/7 prices which are linked to the prevailing gold price at the time. Nebü jewelry is transparently priced by gram weight.

The total value of items is comprised of two important figures:
Nebü Daily Precious Metal Value – This is the real-time value of the pure gold contained in each manufactured jewelry piece. Once you have bought your jewelry, this value is yours and is valued the same, internationally. This value changes daily with the precious metal markets and is calculated by multiplying the pure gold weight by the price of gold per gram.

Nebü Fee – The manufacturing fee is a fee that Nebü charges on your jewelry. Our transparency allows you to determine, at any given time, what your jewelry is worth, should you wish to include it in your investment portfolio, exchange it back with Nebü or sell it, anywhere in the world.

Please take note that, due to the individual, unique manufacturing of each piece, and the finishing process by hand, weights of the jewelry can fluctuate from piece to piece by 0.5g per design, always upwards from the minimum weight of the product.

How does Nebü determine the Daily Precious Metals Price?

Nebü jewelry prices fluctuate up or down with the daily official values for gold, which are based on a real-time feed from the international bullion markets.

When can I expect to receive my order?

All Nebü jewelry is manufactured to your unique order specifications. Once your order is received, the manufacturing of your unique piece takes 7-10 business days, depending on the complexity of the design. Once your special Nebü piece is made, it will be packaged and delivered and will arrive at your door in approximately 5 -7 business days via DHL Express shipping.

Buyback Policy

After 7 days, items will not be accepted for a full refund or credit. They may be sold back or exchanged for their metal value less a buyback fee of 10%.

The buyback metal value will be determined 7 days after the piece has been received to allow for assay processing. 

The shipping cost of the return for buyback will be for the customer's own account.

Nebü Metal Value Guarantee

Our Nebü Guarantee enables you to exchange or sell your Nebü item at any time for its real-time value less a 10% buyback fee. 

The Certificate of Authenticity included with your jewelry must accompany your jewelry should you take advantage of the Nebü Guarantee.

Any Nebü jewelry returned without its Certificate of Authenticity will incur an additional 5% assaying fee.

Warranty Policy

What is Nebü's warranty policy?

Nebü warrants that the products supplied conform to the specifications requested, are fit and sufficient for the purpose manufactured, are of good material and workmanship, and are free from defect. The length of warranty extends for 6 months, assuming that any defect is solely due to the intrinsic defect of the material, and not due to external forces applied.

Faulty items will only be accepted by us if the items were delivered to the customer damaged, or if a manufacturing fault arises within 6 months of receipt. 

The faulty/damaged items will be inspected and assessed at the studio where an outcome will be decided on, taking fair wear and tear into account. After assessment, items may be repaired where repair is possible.

Jewelry

What is the difference between Nebü Jewelry and other Jewelry?

Nebü differs from most modern jewelers in a couple of ways:

  • Nebü, unlike most modern jewelry is sold by gram weight of the precious metal content, using a transparent pricing system; all Nebü jewellery pieces are sold by weight price + a manufacturing fee calculated as a percentage of the weight.
  • Modern jewelers dilute the value of the precious metal (that holds the actual value) by creating popular alloys like white or rose gold, depending on that fashion at the time. This is achieved by mixing other, plentiful metals with rare gold and by doing so, the purity characteristics are adulterated.
  • Nebü’s purity pledge prevents it from using anything other that pure 24karat gold – no alloys, plating or filling is used, to ensure that there will be no discoloration or tarnishing and your jewelry will retain its immortal value.

What is pure gold jewelry?

The element Gold (Au) is found in nature as 24K, with very unique qualities namely that it is immune to oxidization, is hypoallergenic and antimicrobial. In other words, it will never decay over time just like the pure gold jewellery made during Egyptian times thousands of years ago, looks exactly the same to this day, no matter where it was stored.

What is an alloy?

An alloy is when the 24K pure gold (100% pure gold) is diluted by adding other metals. Jewellery made with alloys are ubiquitous and common. Gold cannot be recreated or made more of, there is a finite amount of it on Earth, thus ensuring its preserved value. 

Traditionally jewelry was made to show and to store wealth. We are taking jewelry back to its roots.

Our clients are guaranteed the benefits of pure gold, namely the store of value, antimicrobial and hypoallergenic qualities and the immunity from oxidization.

Why does Nebü not used stones in their jewelry, like diamonds and gems?

Gold is a natural and rare precious element. For every gram of gold on earth, there are 400,000 grams of diamonds.

By not working with stones, we ensure that there is no confusion or subjectivity about what the intrinsic value of the jewellery is. At any given time our clients will know exactly what the value of their jewelry is according to objective, international standards.

What does jewelry with a cause mean?

The founder of Nebü is a conservationist and philanthropist by heart and charity has always been a part of her life, whether it be through volunteering at shelters, organizing fund raisers or donating money to worthy causes.

This social responsibility is woven into the Nebü fabric, making it the jewelry brand with a cause, that it is today. Mother Earth gave Nebü the gold that it uses to make it’s precious jewellery and so Nebü gives back to Mother Earth, in thanks.

Our African Collection gives 10% of all profits to Conservation specific Causes that have been vetted by Nebü, for the endangered animals that inspired the designs of their specific Collection.

How do I determine the size for a wrist cuff?

Please follow the sizing guide for wrist cuffs below:

https://nebugold.com/pages/bracelets-and-cuffs-chart 

Where does Nebü source it’s material and where does it manufacture its jewelry?

Nebu’s gold is responsibly sourced through our manufacturing partner, Metal Concentrators (Pty) Ltd, one of the largest and most reputable manufacturers in South Africa, who comply with all regulations and who also run their own social responsibility charities and philanthropic outreach programs. All our jewelry is manufactured in South Africa. 

How do I size my ring?

Please refer to our Ring Size & Measurement Guide.

To determine your size using one of your own rings, please refer to our printable Sizing Chart.

Caring and Maintenance of your Nebü Jewelry

What is the difference in caring for Nebü jewelry vs other jewelry?

Pure Gold is discernible from other precious metals in its radiance, immunity to decay and relative softness compared to other metals. The purity of 24 karat gold, ensures that it will keep shining, regardless of its storage, for millions of years.

Due to its relative softness or malleability, when in its purest form, your pieces will fit your body over time and through every day wear, and it should be polished by a professional local jeweler.

Even the hardest of precious metals, like platinum, will scratch if worn on a daily basis and we recommend that you store your jewelry correctly.

How do I care for my Nebü jewelry?

To maintain the natural sheen of your gold jewelry it is advised to regularly wipe it with a soft cloth and to always store it separately from your other jewelry.

Occasionally, one can let your jewelry soak in warm water with mild detergent to remove any residue that might have built up from your everyday wear, which can cause your jewelry to appear dull.

Always take your jewelry to a trusted jeweller who knows how to polish high purity gold.

Pure Gold jewelry does not tarnish, but can be adversely affected by harsh chemicals such as bleach. 

Given the malleability of pure gold, it is advisable to not wear your Nebü jewelry during exercise or manual activity that might cause scratches and dents.

Some perfumes and cosmetic products can also contain harmful chemicals so take care when applying such products to the areas where your jewelry might come into contact with it, for instance around your wrists.

General

Where does the name “Nebü” come from?

The name, Nebü, derived from the Egyptian hieroglyph for “gold” by the same name, represents the timeless value of gold throughout the ages. 

Ancient Egyptians believed that gold was an indestructible and heavenly metal, with its divine origin to have originated from the flesh of the deities. 

To this ancient civilisation, gold symbolised immortality, from which the gods and goddesses were made from.

What kind of metal does Nebü make its jewelry from?

Nebü only manufacturers jewelry from 99.99% pure gold and 99.95% pure platinum. Gold, in its natural form, is hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and immune to tarnishing. To ensure that these properties are not adulterated and that your piece will, not only retain its value for decades to come, but it will grow in value. 

24kt gold jewelry:

Earring, pins and backings use 9k gold. These mechanisms withstand more wear and tear than pure gold and the other metal content is complementary. 

24kt platinum jewelry:

Earring shepperd hooks, pins and backings use platinum.