*** Please be advised under no circumstances are personal checks accepted****** Payment can be received by PayPal. Beads2string is no longer accepting payment via Amazon at this time. Google Wallet: (Previously Google Checkout) If you are one of my customers who prefers to use Google Wallet, I'm sorry but ArtFire no longer has it integrated here. You can however, visit either http://beads2string.com or http://beads2string.net to shop and purchase by GC. If you prefer to use GC at this shop please let me know and I can send you an invoice via Google Wallet. California residents will need to add 9.00% tax rate. Great quality for great prices... Stones I get are usually B or C grade. When I do get A, AA grade stones it will be listed as such for you and will be seen in the price. As the stones can be natural there may be inclusions and colors may vary. I will list the closest measurement of the stone/bead which may vary by mm. I am not a gemoligist and as such provide the trade name for beads/stones/crystals and not the mineral it is. If you are not aware that there are only 2 types of real Jade, then please be advised, when you see 'Jade' on the listing it is actually a type of Serpentine gemstone. **Lead Law** California Lead Law, findings are within the guidelines for adult jewelry in case you are wondering. Due to CPSIA laws items in this store are not intended to be used towards making jewelry for children under 13. (Not going to spend $$ for testing and then have to raise prices.) Shipments are usually mailed within 1-2 days of receipt of payment and at times the same day if I'm already headed to the Post Office. Domestic: 1st item will include Delivery Confirmation so that You can track the purchase once it is in the hands of USPS. International: Please visit http://beads2string.etsy.com to shop. Right is reserved to change/modify terms and conditions at anytime. Refunds and Exchanges Do you have a concern with your purchase upon receipt of items? Please email me to discuss. Return of an item will only be reviewed with in 7 days from shipment date. If you are concerned about needing to return an item you must contact me first by sending an email to beads2string@gmail.com. Please include 'return' in the subject field. You will need to include the Artfire receipt ID number with your inquiry. You will then receive a return reference number which must accompany the item if accepted for a return. No return will be accepted if you just mail the item back. A return will be granted on a case by case manner. In order to provide authenticity to my Customers, Swarovski Crystals are not returnable. Please also keep in mind a return is regarding the item; does not include shipping/handling, customs fees.