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Return & Adjustment Policy

1. Final Sale — In-Store Purchases

All purchases made in our Antwerp showroom are final.

Customers are given the opportunity to fully inspect the item, certificates, and specifications before completing the purchase. Once payment is completed in the showroom, the sale is considered final and cannot be returned or exchanged.


2. Online Purchases — Limited Return Conditions

Due to the certified and high-value nature of our diamonds and jewelry, returns are accepted under strictly controlled conditions.

All items are shipped in tamper-evident security packaging that allows visual inspection of the product without opening the seal.

All in-store purchases are final. Customers are given the opportunity to carefully inspect the product, certificates, and specifications before completing the purchase.

If the security seal is opened, broken, or tampered with, the product is considered used and will not be eligible for return or exchange.

The following situations are not eligible for return:

Change of mind
Preference changes (e.g. “I don’t like it”)
Incorrect size ordered by the customer
Broken or opened security seal
Missing certificate, packaging, or documentation
Any signs of wear, damage, resizing, or alteration
Claims made after 14 days from delivery
Any indication of tampering, manipulation, or fraud

The only exception to this policy is the one-time resizing service, under the strict conditions described below.


3. Custom, Personalized & Made-to-Order Items

Custom-made pieces, engraved items, special orders, and products manufactured to a customer's specifications cannot be returned or refunded, except in the case of a verified manufacturing defect.

This includes:

Engraved jewelry
Custom ring sizes not listed on the website
Made-to-order pieces
Personalized designs
Modified stones or bespoke settings

These products are exempt from the right of withdrawal under EU consumer protection law, as they are produced specifically for the customer.


4. One-Time Resizing Service

If a ring or bracelet does not fit, the customer may request one resizing adjustment within 14 days of delivery.

To qualify for resizing, all of the following conditions must be met:

The request is made within 14 days of delivery
The item is unworn, undamaged, and unaltered
The item is returned in the original box with all certificates and documentation
The tamper-evident security seal remains intact and unopened
The seal serial number matches the invoice and certificate
The jewelry design is structurally suitable for resizing (some models may not allow resizing)

Resizing Terms

The first resizing is provided free of charge.

Any additional resizing requests will be subject to standard service fees determined by Antwerp Diamond Market.


5. Security Packaging & Tamper-Evident Seal

All items are shipped inside a clear security bag with a unique serial-numbered tamper-evident seal.

This system allows customers to visually inspect the product without breaking the seal.

If the seal is:

broken
tampered with
replaced
or does not match the documentation

the item is considered used and resizing, exchange, or return will not be accepted.


6. Shipping, Insurance & Return Costs

All online orders are shipped via insured professional courier services.

For approved resizing requests:

Return shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the customer unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Antwerp Diamond Market may offer complimentary or subsidized return shipping at its discretion.
Antwerp Diamond Market is not responsible for loss or damage during return shipment if the package is not properly insured.


7. How to Request Resizing

Customers requesting resizing must contact us at:

Email: diamond@antwerpdiamondmarket.com
Subject: Resizing Request — Order #XXXX

The request must include:

Order number
Photos of the sealed package (if available)
Desired new size

Once the request is reviewed, Antwerp Diamond Market will issue a Return Authorization Code (RAC) along with shipping instructions.


8. Fraud Prevention & Authentication

Antwerp Diamond Market maintains strict anti-fraud and authentication procedures.

Any evidence of:

tampered security seals
replaced or altered certificates
mismatched serial numbers
previous resizing or modification
attempts to manipulate or falsify claims

will result in immediate rejection of the request and may be reported to the appropriate authorities.


9. Legal Rights

Nothing in this policy affects the statutory consumer rights that may apply under applicable law.


10. Reservation & Deposit Policy

48-Hour Reservation

Customers may reserve an item for 48 hours by paying a 20% deposit through our secure checkout system.

Showroom Inspection

During this reservation period, customers may visit our Antwerp showroom to inspect the item in person.

If the Customer Chooses Not to Proceed

If the customer visits the showroom within the 48-hour period and decides not to proceed with the purchase, the deposit will be fully refunded.

No Visit / No Cancellation

If the customer does not visit the showroom and does not cancel the reservation within 48 hours:

the reservation becomes binding
the remaining balance may be charged to the original payment method
the deposit becomes part of the total purchase price

Collection After Full Payment

Once full payment has been completed, the item may be collected at a mutually agreed date.

Availability & Verification

All reservations are subject to product availability and final verification by Antwerp Diamond Market.