Questions
What is hand-stamped jewelry? TOP
The art of creating hand-stamped jewelry is an artistic process in which each character is permanently forged into the metal without the use of a machine. No two pieces are ever exactly alike and cannot be replicated. What kind of metals and shapes can be hand stamped? TOP
Almost any type of metal can be hand stamped. The Hip To Be Me jewelry pieces are available in sterling silver, copper, brass, pewter, plated metals and 14 karat gold-filled.. Jewelry pieces come in various sizes and shapes including circles, hand-cut bars, open circles and more. Custom shapes are also available upon request. What kind of characters can be stamped into the metal? TOP
Most pieces use various sizes of letters and numbers, but punctuation like a period, dash, slash and number sign can also be used. We use dots between date numbers unless otherwise requested.
Customers can also choose to customize their pieces with symbols such as a heart, cross, infinity, apple, skull & crossbones, star, horseshoe, peace sign, crown and more.
We also over a large variety of fonts. Please check out our fonts page for more info. How will my order be shipped? TOP
We currently offer free USPS First Class shipping on all orders within the US. You may also select USPS Priority for faster shipping transit time, but this does not mean your order will be created faster.
International USPS First Class shipping is also available.
If you have a special shipping request or would like to ship via a different carrier, please contact us at orders@hiptobeme.com at the time you place your order. What are the most popular choices for stamping? TOP
People most often want their children's names, birthdates, nicknames, spouse names or initials on their personalized pieces. Other popular choices are monograms, anniversary dates, inspirational words, Bible verses, sororities and initiation dates. The possibilities are endless. What if I have a RUSH order? TOP
If you require faster production, rush orders may be possible for an additional $10 fee.
Please contact us at info@hiptobeme.com for rush options and further details prior to placing your order. What is the best way to care for my jewelry? TOP
Sterling silver, brass, copper and other metals can tarnish easily. It is best to store your precious metal jewelry in an area unexposed to air. Other sources of tarnish include hair spray, lotion, perfume, other beauty products and even natural body oils. It may be best to put jewelry on last after using these products. A polishing cloth intended for sterling silver, such as a Sunshine Polishing Cloth, is recommended for occasional cleaning. Sterling silver chains can be dipped in jewelry cleaning solution to remove tarnish. Do not use cleaning solution on hand-stamped pieces as this will remove the oxidation (darkening agent) in the characters. What is the turnaround time for custom Hip To Be Me products? TOP
While we are often able to ship your items quickly, your custom order can take up to 2-3 weeks to be created. This does not include shipping time.
Production time on Fairytale Monograms can be up to 4 weeks. How will my pieces be packaged? TOP
Each piece of jewelry is packaged ready for gifting in a sweet little drawstring organza gift bag.
You can upgrade the packaging to a gift box and ribbon for an additional fee in the shopping cart area at checkout.
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