Disclaimer, Terms & Conditions

At Maven Lane Antiques, we take great pride in offering an exceptional collection of antique and vintage jewelry, carefully selected for its history, craftsmanship, rarity, and individual beauty.

Our commitment is to provide our clients with detailed descriptions, honest representations, and a transparent purchasing experience. We encourage all clients to review our policies carefully before completing a purchase.

By purchasing from Maven Lane Antiques, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the following Terms & Conditions, subject to applicable law.

1. Authenticity, Expertise & Jewelry Descriptions

Maven Lane Antiques specializes in antique and vintage jewelry, with more than two decades of collecting experience and an appreciation for historical craftsmanship and antique gemstones.

While the owner of Maven Lane Antiques is not a formally credentialed jeweler or gemologist, every effort is made to provide accurate, thorough, and knowledgeable descriptions based on extensive experience in the antique jewelry industry.

All items are reviewed by an independent gemologist with GIA education prior to listing. When available, independent laboratory reports and supporting documentation are provided.

Due to the nature of antique jewelry, gemstone weights, measurements, dating, and certain other characteristics may be approximate unless otherwise confirmed by an independent laboratory report.

We strive to provide accurate representations of every item; however, variations in professional assessments may occur, particularly when evaluating antique, hand-cut gemstones and historical jewelry.

2. Antique & Vintage Condition Disclosure

Please understand that the majority of jewelry offered by Maven Lane Antiques is antique or vintage and has survived decades, and in many instances more than a century, of history.

As such, items may exhibit characteristics consistent with their age, including natural wear, patina, minor imperfections, historic repairs, and variations in craftsmanship.

These characteristics are often part of what makes antique jewelry so unique and desirable.

We make every reasonable effort to disclose significant condition concerns known to us.

All photographs and videos provided in our listings are considered part of the item's description.

We strongly encourage clients to carefully examine all available photographs, videos, measurements, and descriptions before purchasing.

Additional photographs, videos, and information are gladly provided upon request prior to shipment. We welcome questions and want every client to feel confident and informed about their purchase.

3. Three-Day Inspection & Return Policy

Maven Lane Antiques offers a three-calendar-day inspection period on eligible purchases.

The inspection period begins on the date the shipping carrier confirms delivery of the item.

If you wish to request a return, you must contact Maven Lane Antiques within three calendar days of confirmed delivery.

Once your eligible return has been authorized, we will provide instructions and an insured return shipping label.

All returns must be shipped using the return label provided by Maven Lane Antiques.

We utilize independent third-party shipping insurance in conjunction with UPS and FedEx to provide appropriate insurance protection for high-value jewelry.

For this reason, using our designated return shipping label is mandatory. Returns sent using an unauthorized shipping method may not be covered under our insurance arrangements.

Returned merchandise must be received in its original condition, without alterations, resizing, damage, or modifications, and must include any original accompanying documentation and accessories.

Once the returned item has been received, it will undergo inspection to verify its condition and authenticity before a refund is processed.

Approved refunds will be issued to the original payment method, less applicable restocking fees, shipping charges, and legally permitted transaction fees as disclosed in these Terms & Conditions.

Please note that processing times for refunds to appear in your account may vary depending on your financial institution or payment provider.

4. Restocking Fees

A $320 restocking fee applies to each individual item returned under our standard return policy.

This fee is assessed per item, not per order.

For example, if an order contains three separate pieces of jewelry and all three are returned, a $320 restocking fee will apply to each item, totaling $960.

The restocking fee helps cover the administrative handling, professional reinspection, verification, and processing associated with returned fine antique jewelry.

This fee is deducted from the applicable refund amount and is separate from shipping and payment processing fees.

5. Final Sale Items, Alterations & Ring Resizing

Any jewelry that has been resized, altered, modified, repaired, or customized after purchase is considered FINAL SALE and is not eligible for return or exchange.

This policy applies whether the alteration was performed by Maven Lane Antiques at the buyer's request or by an independent third-party jeweler.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

Ring resizing

Adjustments to the original setting

Stone replacement or resetting

Engraving or personalization

Alterations to the original design or construction

Once an item has been altered from its condition at the time of purchase, standard return eligibility is void, except where otherwise required by law.

We strongly recommend confirming all measurements, ring sizes, and design preferences before requesting any alterations.

6. Private Layaway Agreements & Deposits

Maven Lane Antiques is pleased to offer private layaway arrangements on qualifying purchases.

All private layaway purchases are FINAL SALE and are not eligible for return or exchange.

All payments and deposits made toward a private layaway agreement are non-refundable, subject to applicable law.

By entering into a private layaway agreement, the buyer acknowledges and accepts these conditions.

Buyers who prefer to receive their items immediately while utilizing installment payments may wish to consider independent financing services such as PayPal Pay Later or Affirm, where available.

Purchases completed through eligible third-party financing providers may qualify for our standard three-day return policy, provided the item otherwise meets our return requirements. Such financing arrangements are also subject to the independent provider's terms and conditions.

Third-party financing is separate from Maven Lane Antiques' private layaway program.

7. Credit Card & Payment Processing Fees

Maven Lane Antiques incurs payment processing costs when accepting electronic and credit card payments.

Where permitted by applicable law and payment network regulations, buyers are responsible for any applicable and properly disclosed credit card processing fees associated with their purchases.

Any such fee will be disclosed before payment is authorized.

For purchases completed through multiple separate credit card transactions, including installment payments, applicable processing fees may be assessed on each individual transaction.

When a purchase is refunded, the original payment processor may retain fees associated with the initial transaction. Certain payment arrangements may also result in additional fees associated with processing a refund.

To the extent permitted by law and applicable payment network rules, properly disclosed, non-refundable processing charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund.

Any separate refund-processing fee will apply only when actually incurred and legally permitted.

These charges are separate from the $320 per-item restocking fee and any applicable shipping charges.

8. Order Cancellations

Please review your purchase carefully before submitting payment.

Orders canceled after payment has been processed will remain subject to non-refundable payment processing fees, even if the item has not yet been shipped.

Once a payment has been processed, the payment provider may retain its original transaction fees regardless of whether the order is subsequently canceled.

Where permitted by law and previously disclosed, applicable non-refundable transaction fees may be deducted from a cancellation refund.

Cancellation requests do not automatically override the final-sale conditions applicable to private layaway agreements, deposits, customized jewelry, or altered items.

9. Third-Party Appraisals & Independent Valuations

Maven Lane Antiques understands the importance of professional appraisal services, particularly for rare antique jewelry and historical gemstones.

However, Maven Lane Antiques does not guarantee, endorse, or assume responsibility for valuations, findings, or opinions issued by independent third-party appraisers.

Antique jewelry requires specialized knowledge that may differ significantly from the evaluation of modern jewelry.

Factors such as historical significance, rarity, original craftsmanship, antique diamond cutting styles, preservation, and current collector demand may affect the market value of an item.

Consequently, appraisal values and professional opinions may vary from one appraiser to another.

We strongly recommend working with an appraiser who specializes in antique jewelry and historical gemstones.

Appraisal differences alone do not constitute grounds for a return, refund, or adjustment of the agreed purchase price outside our established return policy, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

For insurance purposes, buyers are encouraged to obtain an appropriate replacement-value appraisal from a qualified professional familiar with the antique jewelry market.

10. Shipping, Insurance & Delivery

Maven Lane Antiques takes great care in packaging and shipping each piece of jewelry.

High-value items may be shipped using UPS or FedEx in conjunction with independent third-party shipping insurance.

Our shipping procedures are designed to provide appropriate protection during transit.

Once delivery has been confirmed by the shipping carrier, the three-day inspection period begins for eligible purchases.

In the event of a shipping concern, damage, loss, or delivery discrepancy, please contact Maven Lane Antiques promptly so that the matter can be reviewed and any applicable insurance claim procedures can be initiated.

Buyers are expected to cooperate with reasonable documentation and information requests necessary to investigate a shipping or delivery concern.

11. International Orders, Customs & Import Duties

We welcome international clients and appreciate the opportunity to share our collection with collectors around the world.

For orders shipped outside the United States, please be aware that international shipments may be subject to customs inspection, clearance procedures, and delays beyond our control.

Import duties, customs fees, taxes, brokerage charges, and other government-imposed import expenses are not included in the listed purchase price or standard shipping charges unless expressly stated otherwise.

These additional charges are the responsibility of the buyer.

Maven Lane Antiques is not responsible for delays caused by international customs authorities, border inspections, or government import procedures.

We encourage international buyers to familiarize themselves with their country's import requirements and applicable duties before completing a purchase.

12. Photographs, Videos & Requests for Additional Information

We make every effort to provide detailed photographs and videos that accurately represent the jewelry offered for sale.

Please note that gemstone colors, brilliance, and appearance may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions, camera settings, and individual screen displays.

Antique hand-cut gemstones are especially known for their unique optical characteristics and may exhibit different appearances under different lighting conditions.

We gladly welcome requests for additional photographs, videos, measurements, and available documentation before an item is shipped.

Clients are encouraged to ask any questions they may have prior to completing a purchase.

13. Acknowledgment of Purchase Terms

By completing a purchase through Maven Lane Antiques, the buyer acknowledges and agrees that:

The item has been represented as antique, vintage, or otherwise described in its individual listing.

Photographs, videos, measurements, and written descriptions form part of the product information provided.

Eligible returns require notification within three calendar days of confirmed delivery.

A $320 restocking fee applies to each individual item returned under the standard return policy.

Applicable shipping and legally permitted, disclosed payment processing fees may be deducted from eligible refunds.

Resized, altered, modified, or customized jewelry is final sale.

Private layaway purchases and associated deposits and payments are non-refundable, subject to applicable law.

Independent third-party appraisal opinions and valuations are not guaranteed by Maven Lane Antiques.

International buyers are responsible for applicable import duties, taxes, and customs-related expenses.

All terms are subject to applicable consumer protection laws. Nothing in these policies is intended to waive or restrict any rights that cannot legally be excluded, including remedies for merchandise materially misrepresented or not as described.

Our Commitment to You

At Maven Lane Antiques, we believe purchasing antique jewelry should be a special and memorable experience.

Each piece in our collection has its own history, character, and extraordinary craftsmanship, often representing artistry that cannot be replicated today.

We value the trust our clients place in us and remain committed to providing thoughtful service, transparent communication, and knowledgeable guidance throughout the purchasing process.

We sincerely appreciate your support of Maven Lane Antiques and the preservation of these remarkable pieces of history.

Maven Lane Antiques

Preserving history, one extraordinary piece at a time.