Frequently Asked Questions
Paris Pop up
You can find us in our pop-up in Paris from 04/02 to 19/02
11 Rue Debelleyme, 75003 Paris.
Orders & Shipping
Do you offer same day delivery?
For our London customers, we now offer same day London delivery ( within a 8km radius) for £24.99.
If the item is available in our London store you can select the ‘Local Delivery’ option at checkout. Place your order before 3pm and get it delivered on the same day. Orders placed after 3pm will be delivered the next day.
Can I collect my order?
Absolutely! If the item is available in our London store you can select the ‘Pick Up’ option at checkout. Simply bring your order confirmation and a valid ID to collect.
Where do you ship to?
Kimaï ships to the UK, Europe, the US and internationally (excluding Russia).
Where do orders ship from?
We ship all orders from Antwerp, Belgium via DHL Express.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping costs vary from $9.99 to $29.99 depending on the country it’s being shipped to.
When will my order arrive?
If the items are in stock they'll be shipped within 7 working days. Due to the made to order nature of most of our jewelry, some can take up to 3 weeks to be shipped. Check out the product page for availability and estimated delivery times for specific pieces.
Engagement rings may take up to 6 weeks to be shipped.
Can’t wait that long? Contact us at info@kimai.com and we’ll do our best to speed up the process.
How are duties and taxes handled?
For orders being shipped to the UK, US, Canada, EU or Switzerland - all duties and taxes have been included in the final price so you won’t have to pay for anything separately or on arrival.
Does my order require a signature upon delivery?
Yes, we ask for a signature to make sure your jewelry arrives safely.
Do you deliver to PO Box addresses?
Unfortunately not, as we require a signature upon delivery for all orders.
Can I track my package?
Once your jewelry has been packed and ready to ship, you will receive an email from us with your tracking number. You can check the status of your shipped order through this link. If it says your order has been delivered but it’s not with you, please contact us at myorder@kimai.com with your order number and we’ll get on it.
Can I change/cancel my order?
We can change your order as long as it hasn’t already been shipped to you. For personalized or bespoke items we would need to make sure the order hasn't gone through production yet. Contact us at myorder@kimai.com with your order number as soon as possible.
Can’t see the option for same day delivery or collection?
If same day delivery or collection isn’t available at checkout this is either because your address is outside of our delivery area or the item isn’t currently in stock in store. You can still however shop for normal delivery.
Returns & Exchange
What is your return policy?
Conscious consuming is about being 100% sure. If you’re not, you have 5 days to send your order back. Please note we can’t accept returns on rings or personalized pieces - all orders are final. Click for more details.
Please note that not all pieces are returnable or refundable. Checkout out our returns policy on each product page to know if your product can be returned. Some pieces are made to order and therefore can not be returned.
All archive sales are final. No returns or exchange are accepted.
What is your exchange policy?
Seen something else you prefer? We can arrange an exchange as long as you’re happy to cover the cost of the return of the original order, delivery of the new item and additionally the price difference of the pieces if needed.
Unfortunately, we can’t accept returns for rings, customized or bespoke pieces.
How do I return an item?
Drop us an email at returns@kimai.com with your order number and reason of return, and we’ll send a return label your way. Please pack your item in the original packaging, making sure it's sealed well with the label clearly attached. Then drop it off at a DHL drop off location or schedule a pick up through the DHL website.
Are returns free?
As long as your Kimai jewelry is returned to us in its original condition, we will refund the full amount minus the cost of shipping both ways.
Can I return a bespoke/customized item?
Because our bespoke and customized jewelry pieces are uniquely made just for you we can’t accept any returns or offer refunds. We can however always resize or make slight changes to the pieces if needed, just get in touch with us for a quote at bespoke@kimai.com.
When will I receive my refund?
Once we’ve received and processed your return we’ll be in touch to let you know your refund is on its way. It can take up to 5-10 business days for us to process your return. Please note, a $19.99 return shipping cost will be deducted from your refund.
Care & Composition
How should I care for my jewelry?
While old has a shine and a luster all its own, it’s also a soft metal. This makes is susceptible to dings, scratches, and dents. Be mindful of your gold rings, watches, and bracelets while you wear them and remove them while playing any high-contact sports.
What should I do if my jewelry breaks?
Don’t panic – it happens to the best of us. And we can help you get it fixed. Contact us for more details.
Will my Kimaï jewelry fade or wear away?
No, because we use solid 18K gold (and solid 14K for men's bracelets) instead of gold plating. Gold plating can wear away over time, revealing the metal below it and affecting the color of the jewelry. At Kimaï, we specifically use solid gold to provide our clients with high quality pieces of jewelry that resist time, and can be passed onto generations.
Can I wear my Kimaï jewelry in water?
Yes! All our pieces are made with solid 18K gold (and solid 14K gold for our men's bracelets) so there's no harm wearing them in water. Water will not damage the metal nor will the pieces discolour.
How should I clean my Kimaï jewelry?
Fill a bowl with 2 cups of warm water and several drops of mild dish detergent. Soak your 18-karat gold jewelry in the solution for 15 minutes. Scrub the gold jewelry with a soft baby toothbrush or a cotton swab then rinse it with water.
Size & Fit
What’s my ring size?
Check out our handy size chart to measure your ring size.
Not sure about your ring size? You can still order your ring! Just select the ‘Order free ring sizer’ option on the product page and we will ship you a ring sizer by post so that you can measure your finger and get your exact size.
Once you know the correct size, send us your information by email and we’ll make sure it’s a perfect fit!
Do your necklaces come in different lengths?
Yes! You can find the length of all of our necklaces on the product page. We can tailor the length for you specifically - just email us with what you’d like before you place your order.
Do your bracelets come in different lengths?
Yes! You can find the length of all of our bracelets on the product page. We can tailor the length for you specifically - just email us with what you’d like before you place your order.
Can you adjust the length of Kimaï necklaces and bracelets?
Want your necklace or bracelet longer? Feel free to contact us at info@kimai.com before placing your order and we will check what is possible. If you’ve received your piece and need it adjusted please get in touch with the team at myorder@kimai.com with your order number and we will be happy to make adjustments for the cost of change plus shipping.
How can I get my ring resized?
Due to the complexity of some of our designs, some styles are impossible to resize and are made to the size ordered. Please check the individual product pages to check a specific design.
If it is one we can resize, simply email us at info@kimai.com with your order number and instructions on how you would like the ring changed and we’ll arrange a return for resize. At the moment, we do not cover the shipping cost for a resize unless it’s an engagement ring.
Our Warranty
Our Warranty
Each handcrafted Kimai piece is covered by our 12-month warranty from the date of purchase. Due to the handmade nature of the jewellery, please note that slight variations in form and material are the work's unique character.
Should your piece suffer a breakage due to manufacturing defects we are committed to repairing it at no cost to yourself if returned within 12 months of receipt. We will also replace any lost stones up to 0.15ct once.
After the 12 months or if your piece has sustained accidental damage we will be happy to still help ensure your piece looks as good as new. We can either fix or polish your jewellery and you will be charged the cost of repair plus shipping.
Please note that our warranty does not cover:
General wear and tear or damage from improper use or storage
Loss and accidental damage
Items that have been altered or repaired by another jeweller
Loss of stones larger than 0.15ct
Please refer to our Care & Composition FAQ for tips on how to care and store your Kimaï pieces.
Materials
What materials do you use for your jewelry?
At Kimai, we exclusively use high-quality, low-impact materials for all of our rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. That means solid, 18-karat recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds. Our men's bracelet are made with solid 14K recycled gold.
What does recycled gold mean?
We use 100% recycled gold, derived from recycled 18K gold old jewelry (and 14K for our men's bracelets).
Why 18-carat solid gold?
18K gold consists of 75% gold and it has the highest amount of pure gold in accessible materials. 18K gold is also very hard to tarnish, damage or stain and so it is the best quality for cost.
Why recycled gold?
According to the Gold Standard Institute, there is already more gold circulating above Earth than we will ever find in current or new mines. So rather than pollute unnecessarily by mining for gold, we use only recycled gold to help protect our planet.
Is recycled gold cheaper?
Recycled gold is not cheaper, as the price of gold is set based on market value.
Does gold fade?
Our gold will not fade, as it is solid gold. However, gold plated jewelry will fade over time, and affect the color of the jewelry. At Kimaï, we specifically use 18K solid gold (and 14K for our men's bracelets) to provide our clients with high quality pieces of jewelry that resist time, and can be passed onto generations.
Why lab-grown diamonds?
Our diamonds are created using cutting-edge technology that replicates natural growing conditions in a lab. This results in diamonds that are chemically and physically identical to ones that come from mine — but with a lower environmental impact. Learn more about the process here.
Are lab diamonds real diamonds?
Lab diamonds are real diamonds, identical in chemical composition to mined diamonds. Not even an expert gemologist is able to tell a lab-grown diamond apart from a mined one. Learn more about the various qualities of a diamond (which are the same whether it’s lab-grown or mined!) here.
Are your diamonds independently certified?
Yes, GIA, HRD, and IGI all grade lab-grown diamonds and all four pieces featuring a diamond above 0.5ct come with one of these certificates. At Kimaï, we mostly use IGI grading. We can get larger stones a GIA or HRD certificate on request.
How do you clean Kimaï's jewelry?
The easiest way to clean your Kimaï jewelry at home would be to fill a bowl with 2 cups warm water and several drops mild dish detergent. Soak your jewelry in the solution for 15 minutes. Scrub the gold jewelry with a soft baby toothbrush or a cotton swab then rinse it with water.
Engagement Ring
Do you offer resizing?
We offer one free resizing for our engagement rings, and the delivery fee is included in the service.
Where do you make your rings?
All our engagement rings are handmade in Antwerp, Belgium.
Where do Kimaï diamonds come from?
We work with trusted labs around the world.
Can I buy a setting or a diamond separately?
Unfortunately not. We take great pride in the quality of our diamonds and craftsmanship of our settings and have curated a broad collection of rings and wedding bands to meet the style and preferences of our customers. We do offer a bespoke service, for this, please visit our bespoke page.
Does my diamond come with a certificate?
Yes, every engagement ring comes with a complimentary IGI certificate. Upon special requests we can source a GIA certificate for you at an extra fee.
How do I figure out the ring size?
Just select the ‘Order free ring sizer’ option on the product page and we will ship you a ring sizer by post so that you can measure your finger and get your exact size.
Once you know the correct size, send us your information by email and we’ll make sure it’s a perfect fit!
Can I engrave a message on the ring?
Of course when placing the order there’s an option to add engraving.
Are all ring sizes listed online?
Most of our ring sizes are online. However we do offer a complementary bespoke service - so contact us if you’d like us to design a ring together or if you're looking for a different ring size.
I can’t find what I like online - can you make something different?
Yes, check out our Bespoke page for more details on our service or send us an email at bespoke@kimai.com with your ideas and we’re happy to work something out with you.
How do I know how a diamond will look?
Simply email us at info@kimai.com and we can send over videos of different stones. Alternatively we could schedule a call with you to show you the different diamonds if you’re hesitant. Book an appointment here.
Do you offer returns or exchanges?
Every piece is made to order and we therefore cannot accept returns or refunds. We can though make some changes to the existing ring at a small extra cost and resize for free.
Will I be charged duties or taxes upon arrival?
Kimaï covers all taxes and duties for UK, EU and US deliveries. For any other country, taxes and duties might apply upon delivery.
How do you deliver?
DHL express - the package needs to be signed for.
Can I pay in a few times?
You can use Klarna or email us for bank transfer - however we are unable to ship until full payment is received, if it’s bank transfer.
Can I make a bank transfer?
Yes please email us at info@kimai.com for more information.
Are there any hidden charges?
All fees are covered by Kimaï for UK, US, Canada, EU or Switzerland deliveries.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is on us for engagement rings orders.
How long do I have to cancel an order?
If you need to cancel an order you must email us within 24 hours of order placement. Many pieces are custom made and once production begins they cannot be canceled or returned.
Can I have something rushed?
Yes, we will always do our best to get your order to you as soon as possible. You can email us at myorder@kimai.com if you have a special date you need your items for.
When can I expect to receive my ring?
Rings can take between 4 to 6 weeks after the order has been placed. If you need your ring faster please email us at myorder@kimai.com.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes! We ship worldwide.
How can I find out the status of my order?
Email us at myorder@kimai.com with the order number you received with your confirmation email and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an update.
What if my ring breaks?
If for any reason your ring is damaged due to manufacturing, we’ll repair or replace it, no questions asked. We believe in pieces that are made to last a lifetime so, if after two years, your ring has sustained any damage or needs a repair, we will be happy to fix it and you will be charged the cost of repair plus shipping. Click for more details.
What is an IGI certificate?
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is a leading third party diamond grading organization. Each IGI certificate is unique to your diamond and provides a diamond identification number that is laser-inscribed in your diamond. Check out our learn page for more info.
I want to see the pieces in person. Is it possible?
Christmas Orders and Complimentary gift card
Will I get my piece before Christmas?
Of course ! We know how important it is to get your orders before the holidays so we’re working extra hard to make it happen.
For made to order pieces, place your order before Monday 28th November to get it on time. For all other pieces, have a look at our product pages for lead times.
Orders placed after these dates will be processed as soon as possible but due to the busy season we can’t guarantee it will arrive on time. If this is an urgent order please get in touch with us at info@kimai.com and we can advise or send over a gift card so that you have something to put under the tree.
What is the return policy?
To help you shop with confidence this season, we’ve extended our normal return window. Any purchases made online or in-store between 19th November and 25th December 2022 can be returned up to 3 weeks after purchase. For purchases made from 26th December 2022 onwards, our normal returns policy of 5 days will apply.
I want to buy a made-to-order piece for Christmas but the current processing time is too long. Can I get this faster?
For made to order pieces we advise placing your order on or before Monday 28th November to get it in time for Christmas. After this date please get in touch with the team at myorder@kimai.com and we can see what we can do. In the case that it won’t make it in time we can send over a physical gift card as a gift on Christmas.
I received a gift card, how do I redeem it?
To redeem your gift card simply add your products to the basket and enter your code in your basket or at checkout. Please note that only one code can be used per transaction and these can’t be applied retrospectively.
I received your complimentary gift card as a gift, when does it expire?
Gift cards received during our gifting season can be used up until 14/02/2022
Retail and private appointments
Do you have a physical retail store?
We now have a London store at 24 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7QE
Can we find you at any retailers?
You can find selected pieces from our collection at Net-A-Porter, Browns and Nordstrom.