Info

Certificates
Privacy policy
Satisfied or reimbursed – Right to renounce
Some info about meself
Terms of condition

Certificates

All jewels come with a certificate of authenticity: a certificate of Best Friend or certificates of international laboratories of gemmology such as: HRD Antwerp (Diamond High Council), IGI (International Gemologicial Institute), GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or others.

Privacy policy

Your personal data are included in our customer database. This information is only used for administrative purposes and to inform you about our promotions. You can always modify or delete them.

Satisfied or reimbursed – Right to renounce

Always contact Best Friend, prior to returning, cancellating or refusing orders.

 

If you buy something via internet, the Belgian law gives you as a customer a reflection time of 14 days (= Right to renounce). Within this period you can return your purchase without giving any reasons. The shipping costs of these returns are charge of the customer. You will receive your payment back within 30 days, with deduction of shipping costs.

 

The liability for any dammage, theft or loss of the return shipment falls to the customer.

 

In case of refusal or cancellation, 20% of the total amount of your order will be charged to cover expenses made.The remaining amount will be repaid within 30 days.

 

Incorrect articles, incomplete shipments and other defects have to be notified by the customer by e-mail within 3 working days after receipt of the goods. State clearly what is wrong. We will contact you by return and see how together we can solve the problem. If the fault is ours, we’ll pay the shipping costs.

 

We will not take back any article that has been used, worn, dirtied or dammaged.

 

When returning items, please send back everything you received : all documents, invoices, certificates, guarantees, the original packaging and luxury case. Do not remove any labels and see to an apropriate and secure packaging for your return shipment. If you are entitled to reimbursement, you will receive it within 30 days, less shipping costs.

 

Articles especially made at the request of the customer or articles that are engraved on request of the customer, will not be exchanged or returned. Bargains or special offers are not taken back or exchanged. Bargains and special offers are articles that have been substantially reduced in price.

Some info about meself

A passionata of jewelry and precious stones I have been since 1993 the driving force behind Best Friend. Customer service, expert knowledge, top quality and attractive prices are primordial in our approach and guarantee a firm relationship based on trust.

 

What can I offer you?

          Exclusive and stylish jewels in 18 ct gold, in classic-modern style, with diamonds, precious stones or pearls

          Collection of superb pearl jewels

          Collection of gold watches

 

Moreover:

          Original, customized, hand-made creations

          Repair of your jewels

          Transformation or new creation of your existing or inherited jewelry.

 

Customer-focused

You can always rely on my wide experience and professional contacts, you get professional advice and profit from surprisingly attractive prices.

 

Well-founded expertise

A profound professional education and a permanent training underpin my expertise

 

          History of Art, Ghent Uninversity

          Gemmology

          Academy of Gemmology (ACED), Antwerp : speciality : colour gemstones

          Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft (DGG), Idar-Oberstein, Germany : speciality : diamonds, brilliants, pearls

          Goldsmith, Acebe, Antwerp

          Jewel design, Technical College, Antwerp

          Annual refresher courses in Antwerp and Germany

          Annual participation in the international professional contest “Challenge of the Gemological Institute of America” (GIA), with a continuous 100% score since 1996.

 

Terms of condition

General sales conditions

 

By ordering an article from Best Friend, you accept these general sales conditions.

 

Address Best Friend

Best Friend

Bruggesteenweg 106

Ruiselede (Belgium)

 

Tel        +32 (0)475 58 64 85

Mail      bestfriend@scarlet.be

 

Company nummer (VAT) BE 0791 008 175

 

For all questions, complaints or remarks you can contact me at the above address.

 

Product information and prices

All prices are in Euro and VAT included. All import and export taxes or other local charges are to be paid by the customer.

 

I pay the utmost attention to the proper indication of prices, models, sizes, weights, carat, colour, etc. If nevertheless errors were made, we reserve the right not to supply the articles ordered. You’ll receive a message with the correct information.

 

Special offers can not be combined with discounts.

 

Confirmation

After giving your e-mail address, you will receive a confirmation e-mail of your order. This will clearly state what you have ordered, the delivery time and the total sum due, with the discount incalculated.

I do my utmost best to reply to your e-mail as soon as possible.

 

Delivery time and stock

After you ordered an article, I’ll send you my data for your banktransfer. The moment the amount is on my bankaccount, I’ll send your order with registered mail of with special courier.

 

The following delivery times have to be taken into consideration :

 

  1. Delivery from stock: a few days after payment, you can expect our delevery.
  2. Your jewel has to be set to the right size or has to be engraved : a delivery time of approximately 14 days.
  3. Your jewel is not in stock and has to be ordered or made : a delivery time of approximately 4 weeks, according to ordered article.

Payments

I ask you to pay your order in advance, prior to sending the goods. Together with the payment, mention always your name, your address and the ordered article with order number.

 

Belgium

KBC Bank Belgium

bankaccountnumber  BE16  7374  0122  4274  (737-4012242- 74)

BIC Code : KREDBEBB

 

Outside Belgium

KBC Bank Belgium

IBAN Code : BE16  7374  0122  4274

BIC Code : KREDBEBB

Shipment and delivery All orders are sent free worldwide with registered mail or special courier.

Returns, cancellations, refusals – Right to renounce

Always contact Best Friend, prior to returning, cancellating or refusing orders.
 
If you buy something via internet, the Belgian law gives you as a customer a reflection time of 14 days (= Right to renounce). Within this period you can return your purchase without giving any reasons. The shipping costs of these returns are charge of the customer. You will receive your payment back within 30 days, with deduction of shipping costs.
 
The liability for any dammage, theft or loss of the return shipment falls to the customer.
 
In case of refusal or cancellation, 20% of the total amount of your order will be charged to cover expenses made.The remaining amount will be repaid within 30 days.
 
Incorrect articles, incomplete shipments and other defects have to be notified by the customer by e-mail within 3 working days after receipt of the goods. State clearly what is wrong. We will contact you by return and see how together we can solve the problem. If the fault is ours, we’ll pay the shipping costs.
 
We will not take back any article that has been used, worn, dirtied or dammaged.
 
When returning items, please send back everything you received : all documents, invoices, certificates, guarantees, the original packaging and luxury case. Do not remove any labels and see to an apropriate and secure packaging for your return shipment. If you are entitled to reimbursement, you will receive it within 30 days, less shipping costs.
 
Articles especially made at the request of the customer or articles that are engraved on request of the customer, will not be exchanged or returned. Bargains or special offers are not taken back or exchanged. Bargains and special offers are articles that have been substantially reduced in price.

 

Guarantees on jewels and watches

Best Friend gives a 6 months’ guarantee on items in gold and/or set with diamonds. This guarantee does not apply to badly damaged articles caused by careless handling. This guarantee does not apply to discoloration of white gold. This is due to normal wear. Your jewels can always be rhoduim treated again.

 

For watches you get a 1 year guarantee from the manufacturer. This guarantee does not apply to batteries or outside damage such as glass breakage, wear of watchband or misuse of the watch.

 

Applicable law and competent jurisdiction  

The present general sales conditions are subject to Belgian law. Only the courts of the judicial district of Bruges have jurisdiction in the event of a dispute.

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