Voce's Gemstone Ramblings...

by PriscaSinclair » May 3, 2019

@voce that is beautiful! I think it looks super classy in that white gold setting! I really like that pic of the tsavorite garnet as well. Im thinking I'll probably not going to afford having an emerald in my future anytime soon so I better read up on those green garnets

 

by leslie1956 » May 3, 2019

So sorry to hear of the delivery woes, @voce, that's super frustrating

I totally missed that pariaba in Yvonne's shop, but not surprised it sold quickly, especially at that price! I'm really going to have to get on the stick if I want a pair of blue (er) pariaba studs.

 

by T L » May 5, 2019

Oh Voce, I’m so sorry this happened, but if you paid with credit card, I would open up an inquest with them, this IS NOT YOUR FAULT, and you didn’t receive the goods. I would ask them to advise me on what to do, Credit card companies deal with this all the time.

On a positive note, I do remember something like this happening to someone else on this board, and they did eventually receive their jewelry, although it took a while.

 

by leslie1956 » May 5, 2019

I’m so sorry to hear this, voce, that’s completely outrageous I also had something like happen a few years ago, but it wasn’t jewelry and I received my merchandise the next day, it had been delivered to the wrong address in the right city.

I really hope that UPS can get this sorted out quickly! Positive thoughts and good vibes going your way

 

by Atwater » May 5, 2019

Oh, No! This really sucks; I am so sorry for you. It does look like the delivery requires a signature, so UPS should not be able to claim they left the package at your door? Hopefully UPS is tracing the package and finding out mistakes instead of just covering their track. I really hope you will receive your package soon!

 

by mellowyellowgirl » May 5, 2019

Oh Voce I am so sorry about this. Gem lovers worst nightmare it is.

*huggles hun*

I hope they get it sorted and you get your package soon.

 

by YC » May 5, 2019

That is awful! So many rings and stones . Hope that a miracle happens and UPS can find your package.

 

by MissyBeaucoup » May 5, 2019

UPS has really good tracking systems. They don’t make many mistakes. They would lose a lot of money if they did. I bet your package will turn up Monday or Tuesday.

A friend shipped a telescope to Italy via UPS and the package appeared lost. While it was still under Investigation, it arrived safe and sound in Italy 3 days later.

Good luck!

 

by Bluegemz » May 5, 2019

So sorry this happened! I believe there is a good chance that it will arrive. I know how frustrating and depressing it is.

I went through something like this when my star ruby was supposed to be delivered within 8-10 days, but it took around 6 weeks as I recall. One day, it showed up. Opened an investigation and prepared for the worst but hoped for the best.

 

by lilmosun » May 5, 2019

I've had this happen to me once (oddly enough with UPS) so know the awful feeling. Now I always ask for USPS insured or they ship Fedex directly to one of Fedex's "Hold at Location" (which is either my local Walgreens or the Fedex Ship&Print store - both have late and Saturday hours). Anyone can lose a package but I don't have to mess with redirecting packages and the post office and Fedex Hold Locations are easier for me to get to.

If the vendor shipped for the full value of your pieces (and not just their work), then you may get reimbursed for your stones at well. Although there is nothing that makes up for the loss of finding the "right stone", at least it reduces the monetary impact.

Mine was a package that got held by UPS because someone noticed that the package looked like it had been tampered with. The vendor shipped ahead of schedule and we didn't realize it was missing until I asked when it was shipping after not hearing from them. Kudos to UPS for not trying to deliver the tampered with package (yes, the rings were gone) BUT they should have notified someone.

On the upside, my vendor totally went above and beyond to make me whole (not just for the settings but the lost stones). It's always easy to be a good vendor when things go well but the real test is when things go wrong.

As others have said, it's early and chances are the package will be found...so fingers crossed!

 

by ChaiK » May 5, 2019

Ditto same issues with lost package on UPS. But mine was a gem and the vendor had insurance.

I really hope your items show up.

 

by scouty » May 5, 2019

Oh this is just awful! Very odd that the vendor wouldn’t pay extra for Saturday delivery or at least give you the option to. I hope they will find your package!

 

by 2Neezers » May 5, 2019

Oh no! How terrible . I hope everything works out and they find your package safe and sound - quickly!!

 

by mdi » May 5, 2019

I've had so many packages shipped where the UPS or USPS tracking information was just plain wrong. You'll get them next week! And we can't wait to see photos!

 

by strawrose » May 6, 2019

I hope they find the package! Have you considered having jewelry delivered to your work address?

Ugh... this happens every time with my city’s USPS. I switched to the work address, but recently, a vendor required a signature without telling me, and now it’s in a bin for “redelivery.” Maybe.

 

by MissyBeaucoup » May 7, 2019

I usually use the USPS if there is a choice. I will miss the first delivery, but they leave a ticket and I can pick it up the next day. The closest UPS pickup is 45 minutes away. Hope you get lucky this week, Voce!

 

by scouty » May 7, 2019

Do your coworkers ever comment on or ask about your different rings? Do you wear multiple rings in one day to work? I feel like super awkward when my coworkers do for some reason. Comments like why I got a new ring make me feel shameful for spending when I buy something that was one of those “just because” purchases

 

by arkieb1 » May 7, 2019

That's terrible, I had a situation with Australia Post where they delivered a PSers package to the correct street name but in a totally different location many many miles from where it was supposed to go (ie a street with the same name at the wrong address). The PSer (who lives overseas) sent her friend (probably under great risk) to go and doorknock and ask for the package and the person that lived at the wrong address thankfully handed it with sapphires in it over to her friend.

Australia Post took no responsibility whatsover for the mix up denied everything, changed a heap of stuff that was listed on the Internet and so on, they refused an insurance claim because they said it wasn't their fault and denied the delivery guy went to the wrong address right up to the point where the lady recovered the package from the wrong address - so I have limited faith in most postal systems and delivery services.

Keep chasing it that's the best advice I can give.

 

by Sunshinelab » May 7, 2019

I hope you have had some good news and that everything is found. I’ve had things like this happen when I lived in more metropolitan areas, but they have turned up, which always gives me hope. I’m wondering if it was sent to the vendor again and just hasn’t arrived back to the start point yet?

 

by 2Neezers » May 7, 2019

@voce Have there been any updates on the location of your package since Saturday? If the vendor has a UPS business account that they shipped with, they might be able to get better results going through their UPS account rep than the general UPS customer service department. I really hope it turns up soon.

 

by 2Neezers » May 7, 2019

Yay! I hope you will have your pretties in your hands very soon!

 

by leslie1956 » May 7, 2019

So glad to hear that news, voce! You shouldn't have been put through all of that worry, but at least it ended well, or will once you have that package in your hands

 

by Obscura » May 7, 2019

Yay! So glad to hear you'll be getting your sparklies.

 

by T L » May 7, 2019

I knew you d get it sooner or later, but what a relief!!!! I’m so happy for you

 

by leslie1956 » May 7, 2019

I kind of liked the one at a time approach

 

by scouty » May 7, 2019

Ditto!