STORYBOOK FAQ

How is this jewelry produced?
All of our work is hand made. We are designers and perfectionists, so we give each piece great care.

How did you come up with the idea for these designs?
It's funny how ideas go in a full circle. The original idea for our bracelets came from an old Hopi story ring that Kathleen had many years ago. The images on the ring were interesting, but the story was not personally meaningful. Kathleen and I created a collection of story bands using images from fairy tales bringing the story telling tradition from one culture to another.

Have you won any awards or received any publicity for this collection?
Yes. QVC did a special show from The Winterthur Museum featuring the 10 best crafts people from Delaware. We were very proud to be among the "10 best" and thrilled at the national exposure our designs received. We also won a design award from Accent Magazine. The press responded warmly to this collection and we were written up in newspapers across the country -- papers as varied as The Dallas Morning News, The Boston Herald, Women's Wear Daily, and The Wilmington News Journal among others. To see the publicity this collection received just click here!

What are the images on your Goldilocks and the Three Bears bracelet?
The three bears, Goldilocks and the forest where she went for a walk, the bear's house, three bowls, three rocking chairs, and three beds where she fell asleep in the one that was just right, then the forest where she ran away when the bears returned and as always in our designs, the sunset and image conveying the feeling that everything ends up just fine.

What are the images on your Cinderella bracelet?
Cinderella washing the floor comes first. The three ugly sisters are next followed by the fairy godmother, the castle, the prince, the carriage that became a pumpkin, the silver slipper that saved the day, and the Prince and Cinderella who lived happily ever after as the story ends with a sunset.

What are the images on your Little Red Riding Hood bracelet?
Little Red Riding Hood 's grandmother is sick in bed and the sweet child gathers a basket full of treats to cheer her up. She takes a forbidden short cut through the woods and on her way she is followed by a wolf. When she gets to her grandmother's house, the wolf had put grandmother in the closet and had taken her place in bed. Red Riding Hood asked, "What big eyes you have. What a big nose you have. What sharp teeth you have." Just as the wolf leaped up to eat Red Riding Hood, a hunter arrived and shot the wolf. Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother lived happily ever after as the sun was setting.

What are the images on your Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs bracelet?
Snow White is envied by her stepmother the Queen. She runs away and encounters the seven dwarfs who share their lives and their home with her. One day the Queen disguised as a sweet old woman arrives and gives Snow White a poison apple to eat. Snow White falls asleep until her prince arrives and, kissing her, awakens her from her long sleep. They fall in love and live happily ever after as the sun is setting.

What are the images on your Wizard of Oz bracelet?
Dorothy and her dog Toto encounter the professor and soon find themselves tossed about by a tornado. Landing, they find Glinda the good witch and the friendly munchkins. The wicked witch is overcome and Dorothy puts on the ruby slippers. She sets off for Oz and meets the scarecrow, the tin woodsman, and the lion. Together they follow the yellow brick road which leads them to Oz where they encounter the winged monkeys. Dorothy's friends are each rewarded for their special gifts and Dorothy wakes up in bed as the sun is setting.

What are the images on your Alice in Wonderland bracelet?
Alice falls asleep and the tale begins. She meets the rabbit with his watch, finds the doorknob, a bottle (drink me), a cookie, the sea of tears, tweedle dee and tweedle dum, the house that Alice grew too big for, the flowers, the smoking caterpillar with his vowels, the magic mushroom, a cat's grin, a teapot and the top hat from the tea party, the eyes in the forest at night, the painted rose and the queen of roses, and again the key hole. Alice grows bigger for all her experiences and awakens under a tree just as the sun is setting

How much will the shipping cost?
Within the United States, we ship via What is the jewelry made of?
Sterling Silver at .925 or of a higher quality of silver.

What kind of finish does the jewelry have?
All of our Wizard of Oz charms are oxidized sterling silver. This means that the designs are emphasized with a darkening process to bring out the contrast and then they are highly polished.

Does my jewelry come with a guarantee?
Yes, all of our work is fully guaranteed.

How do I clean my charms?
You may use any process you wish except dipping solutions or ultra-sonic cleaning machines. Either of these will remove the oxidation (darkened areas). We recommend ©Wright's silver polish which you may find in your supermarket.

How much will the shipping cost? We use the US Postal Service Priority Mail to send all of our orders within the U.S. If you are ordering from outside of the U.S., please get in touch with us before placing your order to find out what your shipping cost will be. Please email us at: krikaworks@gmail.com

How do I pay? We ship orders on a prepaid basis using Http://www.paypal.com,

How much time is there between the time I pay and when I receive my order? We will send your order within one week of receiving your payment and order information. The US Postal Service will deliver your package within one week or less from the day we send it so you can expect your package within two weeks of your order.

What if I have something to return? Please contact us for approval before returning any items either by phone or email at: krikaworks@gmail.com. We will credit your next order or send you a refund.

If you have further questions, please contact us.

How are orders shipped?
Via DHL, arriving within 2 or 3 days of the ship date with no additional charges.

How do I pay?
We ship orders on a prepaid basis--send a check to our bank in the US or pay via PayPal. Visit www.paypal.com

How much time is there between the time I pay and when I receive my order?
Usually we will send your order within one week of receiving payment.

What if I have something to return?
We have an address in the US where you may send any returns. Please contact us for approval before returning any items. We will credit your next order or send you a refund.

Can I have special orders made?
Yes, we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Do you sell wholesale?
Yes, please contact us for information.

May I place my order via Email? Yes. Please be specific about item numbers, quantities, and a description of the items. We will send you a confirm invoice to be sure there are no misunderstandings.

Can I get your jewelry made in gold? Yes, we work in 14 and 18 karat gold. Please contact us to discuss your order.

Do you offer credit?
No. All orders are prepaid.

Do you have volume discounts?
No. Each of the pieces you order will be of the highest quality possible and we will never miss an agreed upon ship date.

Will you design special pieces?
Yes. We can design something from your idea or from a basic drawing. There will be a design and model charge, along with a minimum first order.

How often do your prices increase?
We will guarantee our prices for one year from the date of your first order.

If you have further questions, please contact us at Krikaworks@gmail.com