>Returns and Exchanges

We, at Richards and West, Inc., want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Therefore, you may elect to return or exchange your piece of fine jewelry within 30 business days after you receive your product and we will issue a refund minus the shipping charges. Please note that items showing signs of wear or those that have been engraved, altered, resized, holding cremains or damaged in any way cannot be accepted for return.

Some exclusions may apply. Returns may be sent to our Customer Service Department, or you may take your return to our retail store.

A refund will be made to the purchaser upon request if payment has been received. Gift recipients are entitled to a nonrefundable merchandise credit. To return or exchange your purchase, please follow these instructions:

  1. Email our Customer Service Department at service@rochardsandwest.com or call a Representative at 1-800-234-9378 and you will be given a Return Authorization Number (a return can not be processed without obtaining a RA number first)
  2. Package your item securely including all original packing and collateral items. Include your name, address, phone number and email address.
  3. Insurance is the responsibility of the individual. Both FedEx and UPS will not insure jewelry valued at over $600. Look on the invoice. If the price of the item you are returning is listed as:

- Under $600 – you can ship it via any carrier, but be sure to ship it fully insured and request a return receipt for confirmation that the package was received
-Over $600 – Ship your package via US Postal Service Registered mail insured for the total value of the contents. Also, request a return receipt for confirmation that your shipment has reached Richards & West, Inc.

All authorized returns should be sent to Richards & West, Inc. at:
  Richards and West, Inc.
  501 West Commercial Street
  East Rochester, New York 14445

Please follow these instructions exactly, failure to do so will prevent the processing of your return.

Please allow 7 business days for the processing of your return or exchange from the date we receive your package. Additionally, refunds on your credit card may take an additional 3 -5 business days to appear on your credit record as your banking institution may require additional days to process and post the transaction to your account once the information is received from Richards and West, Inc.

You may take your return our retail store...
  Richards and West, Inc.
  501 West Commercial Street
  East Rochester, New York 14445

Our store hours are:
   Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm ET
   Thursday 9:00am-7:00pm ET
   We are closed on Saturday and Sunday except during the holiday season

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-234-9378. Representatives are available 9:00AM-5:00PM EST Monday-Friday. We are closed Saturday and Sunday. If you leave a message after hours, a representative will contact you the next day.