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Frequently asked questions...
Kahurangi - the
name?
Kahurangi
(car-who-rung-ee) is a New Zealand Maori word meaning treasured jewel. We
think it is an appropriate name.
How can your
prices be so low?
We purchase all our components in bulk from wholesalers in Europe & USA.
Also by selling directly on the internet there is no retail mark-up. All
these savings are passed onto you, the buyer.
How to order
and pay?
Simply click on the "add to cart" buttton on the style pages, and follow
the instructions. Web site payment options are Visa, Mastercard, Paypal
or Bank Debit. These transactions are completed via the Paypal payment
gateway, giving security of your financial information. If you prefer to
pay by cheque or Australian Money Order simply
contact us with your requirements. We normally dispatch orders
within 2 business days. If, for whatever reason, we cannot dispatch
within the 2 days we will advise you by email.
International
Orders
We welcome orders from anywhere in the world, but payment must be in
AU$. Paypal is an excellent payment method, giving you the security of
the Paypal gateway, while enabling you to pay in your
local currency at a competitive exchange rate. We use Australia Post
as our preferred carrier, unless nominated otherwise.
Standard sizes
Our standard size is 43cms.(17") for necklaces, 18cms.(7") for
bracelets. Non standard sizes can generally be manufactured to special
order at additional cost. Please inquire.
Swarovski® crystals - How to ensure you are getting the real thing
?
Swarovski® (Swore-off-ski) crystal components are regarded
as the highest quality machine cut and polished crystal beads in the
world. The demand for luxury products unfortunately can create a host of
imitators. Here are some tips that can help you determine which crystals
are genuine Swarovski®.
The precision cutting of Swarovski®
machinery allows each crystal to have its facet juncture "pointing
up". This means the facet junctures all meet at precisely the same
point. This is a similar aspect of diamond faceting. Refer
to the illustration.
Swarovski® crystals are perfectly
uniform. Since they are machine cut, each crystal is the same. This
means that the height, width and
slope are consistent. A hand polished imitator bead will
not have as uniform a cut. You may also notice different dimensions
from bead to bead.
The Swarovski® company creates it’s glass with a
special compound that imitators cannot duplicate.
This special compound creates the incredible brilliance of their
product.
Because of its special glass compounds, Swarovski®
crystal will out-sparkle a bead of lesser quality when placed in a
side-by-side comparison.
The delicate color palette is another quality
that sets Swarovski® crystal components apart from
others.
Swarovski® crystal
pearls
Swarovski® crystal pearls are perfect man-made imitations of natural
pearls, but available in a wide range of beautiful colours. The colour
is achieved by an innovative Swarovski® technique of applying a
pearl coating over a crystal core to ensure a flawless finish.
Swarovski® crystal pearls adjust to skin temperature. These pearls are
abrasion-proof, resistant to perfume, UV light, perspiration, mild acids
& alkalis, and
will not fade.
Care
of Kahurangi Jewellery
Unlike some other types of jewellery, due to the durability of the
components, no special care is required. A wipe over occasionally with a
cloth moistened with a mild detergent is all that is required to
maintain the bling. We also recommend sterling silver chains be given an
occasional rub with a jewellery cleaning cloth. These can be
purchased from us. We also recommend that if your jewellery is not
being worn for extended periods, that it be stored in an air-tight
jewellery box or a plastic zip-loc bag.
Business Opportunities
Opportunities exist throughout Australia & English speaking countries
world-wide for retail outlets to become agents for Kahurangi
Creations jewellery. Suitable outlets are fashion accessory shops, jewellery
shops, gift shops and beauty salons.
Contact us for details.
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