Delivery & Shipment

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Common Delivery Questions

I ordered on Saturday before 1pm. Is it going out today?

No. Same-day dispatch excludes Saturday and Sunday.

Is delivery free?

UK delivery is £14.99 for orders under £300 and £19.99 for orders of £300 and above (secure, insured and tracked), plus 2% of the amount above £2,500. Pieces or categories marked FREE DELIVERY are sent free.

Will my online order go out today?

If it is in stock, ready to send, ordered before 1pm Monday-Friday and all checks are complete, it is normally dispatched the same working day.

International Delivery

Are customs duties included?

Unless Gold Factory expressly states otherwise, overseas customs duty, import VAT, local taxes and clearance charges are not included and are determined by the destination country.

Can customs delay my order?

Yes. International parcels can be delayed by document checks, tax collection, inspections, security procedures or other customs requirements.

Can Gold Factory tell me exactly what customs will charge?

No. Customs duty, import VAT, local taxes and clearance charges are controlled by the destination country and can vary. Check the requirements that apply in your destination before ordering.

Can I change the country after placing my order?

Contact Gold Factory before dispatch. Changing the destination country can affect security checks, customs, insurance and delivery price and may not be possible after the order has been processed.

Do you deliver internationally?

Yes. Gold Factory delivers to many international destinations, subject to checkout availability, insurance, customs, local restrictions and security checks.

Do you ship to every country?

No. Country availability can change because of insurance, courier, sanctions, security or local restrictions. Available destinations and charges are shown at checkout.

How are international delivery charges calculated?

The current schedule uses a fixed destination charge plus 1% of the jewellery order value for insured delivery. Final availability and the final charge are confirmed at checkout.

How long does international delivery take?

A general guide is approximately 2-4 working days after dispatch for many destinations, although customs, distance and local delivery conditions can make it longer.

Is international delivery insured?

International jewellery is normally sent using a secure, tracked and insured service.

What does +1% mean on international delivery?

It means an insurance element equal to 1% of the goods value is added to the fixed delivery charge. For example, 1% of a £2,000 order is £20.

Where can I see the international delivery charge for my country?

The current international delivery charge and destination availability are shown in the Delivery Guide and at checkout. Where the +1% insured-delivery structure applies, the insurance element is calculated from the jewellery goods value.

UK Delivery & Dispatch

Can high-value jewellery be left with a neighbour?

Gold Factory may restrict high-value deliveries to the named customer and may refuse delivery to neighbours, communal areas, unattended locations or unauthorised third parties.

Can I change my delivery address after ordering?

Contact Gold Factory before dispatch. An order cannot be changed to an address other than the verified billing address (the registered card address). Address changes cannot always be accepted after payment verification, insurance arrangements or dispatch.

Can resizing delay dispatch?

Yes. Resizing, engraving, alterations, personalisation, manufacture, payment verification or address verification can delay dispatch.

Can you deliver to my workplace?

No. All orders are delivered only to the verified billing address (the registered card address). Delivery to a workplace or any other address is not available.

Does same-day dispatch mean same-day delivery?

No. It means the parcel leaves Gold Factory that working day. Delivery takes place afterwards according to the delivery service.

Do high-value deliveries require a signature?

They can. Gold Factory may require a signature, ID or personal delivery for higher-value or higher-risk orders.

Do you dispatch the same day?

Qualifying in-stock, ready-to-send orders placed before 1:00pm on a working day are dispatched the same working day, provided payment and security checks are complete.

Do you offer free UK delivery?

UK jewellery orders are sent by secure, insured and tracked delivery: £14.99 for orders under £300, £19.99 for orders of £300 and above. Pieces or categories marked FREE DELIVERY are sent free, and your basket shows the delivery charge before you pay.

Do you personally deliver very high-value jewellery?

Gold Factory may arrange personal delivery by authorised personnel or another enhanced-security method for certain particularly valuable orders.

How quickly does UK delivery usually arrive?

Many UK insured parcels arrive the next working day after dispatch, but this is not guaranteed unless the specific service expressly guarantees it.

Is my jewellery insured in transit?

Qualifying jewellery is sent using an appropriate insured service according to value and destination.

The shop is open Saturday, so do Saturday online orders dispatch the same day?

No. The store is open Saturday, but the same-day parcel dispatch policy excludes Saturday and Sunday.

What can delay delivery?

Possible causes include payment checks, stock, alterations, manufacture, courier disruption, severe weather, bank holidays, customs, industrial action or circumstances outside Gold Factory's reasonable control.

What happens if I order after 1pm?

The order will normally be prepared for dispatch on the next available working day, subject to stock, alterations and security checks.

What if my parcel has not arrived?

Contact Gold Factory promptly so the team can check tracking and, where appropriate, raise an enquiry with the delivery provider or insurer.

What is delivery for jewellery above £2,500?

Delivery is £19.99, plus 2% of the amount above £2,500. For example, on a £3,000 order delivery is £19.99 + £10 = £29.99. Particularly high-value orders may require enhanced arrangements.

What should I do if my parcel looks damaged or tampered with?

Photograph the outside packaging before opening where possible and contact Gold Factory promptly. Early reporting helps preserve evidence and start any courier or insurance investigation.

Which days count for same-day dispatch?

Same-day dispatch applies Monday to Friday for qualifying orders placed before 1:00pm. There is no same-day dispatch on Saturday or Sunday.

Why does my tracking say On Hold or At Depot?

It can mean the parcel reached a local depot too late for that day's delivery route or has another temporary processing delay. It does not necessarily mean the parcel is lost.

Will I receive tracking?

Where tracking is available, Gold Factory provides tracking information after dispatch.