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Terms and Conditions 

Effective Date: 19/09/2026
Last Updated: 19/09/2026

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These Terms & Conditions govern access to and use of the UVA Gems & Jewels website and purchases made through the website or, where expressly applicable, through our approved sales channels.

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By accessing the website or placing an order, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms & Conditions.

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1. About UVA Gems & Jewels

UVA Gems & Jewels is a New Delhi, India-based merchant exporter and sourcing partner specialising in .925 sterling silver and natural gemstone beads jewellery.

Our business model may involve coordination with specialised jewellery manufacturers, artisan workshops, gemstone suppliers, logistics providers and other service providers.

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2. Website Use

Users agree to use the website only for lawful purposes.

Users must not:

  • Misuse the website

  • Attempt unauthorised access

  • Interfere with website security

  • Upload malicious code

  • Copy website content without permission

  • Use the website for fraudulent purposes

  • Misrepresent their identity or business

 

3. Product Information

We aim to provide accurate product descriptions, photographs, dimensions, gemstone information and specifications.

However, minor variations may occur because jewellery can involve:

  • Natural gemstones

  • Hand-finishing

  • Handmade processes

  • Manufacturing tolerances

  • Lighting differences in photographs

  • Screen/display differences

Such variations do not necessarily constitute defects.

 

4. Natural Gemstones

Natural gemstones may naturally vary in:

  • Colour

  • Tone

  • Clarity

  • Pattern

  • Inclusions

  • Shape

  • Size

  • Surface characteristics

These characteristics are part of the natural nature of gemstones.

Where treatments are known and relevant to the product, applicable information may be provided based on available product specifications.

 

5. Sterling Silver

Products described as .925 sterling silver are intended to contain sterling silver according to the applicable product specification.

Silver may naturally tarnish over time depending on exposure to air, moisture, perspiration, cosmetics, perfumes, chemicals and storage conditions.

Tarnishing is not automatically considered a manufacturing defect.

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6. Product Pricing

Product prices displayed on the website may be subject to applicable taxes, shipping charges and other charges depending on the order and destination.

For international orders, customs duties, import taxes and destination charges may apply unless expressly included in the agreed price.

 

7. Orders

An order submitted through the website constitutes a request to purchase the selected product.

Order acceptance may be subject to:

  • Product availability

  • Payment confirmation

  • Address verification

  • Pricing verification

  • Fraud/security checks

  • Customisation feasibility

For customised and B2B orders, written confirmation may be required before production begins.

 

8. Custom Orders

Custom orders may require approval of:

  • Design

  • CAD

  • Dimensions

  • Gemstones

  • Metal

  • Finish

  • Plating

  • Branding

  • Packaging

  • Sample

Once approved, changes may not be possible or may result in additional charges and revised timelines.

 

9. OEM, ODM & Private Label

OEM, ODM and private-label orders are governed by the agreed commercial specifications and purchase order.

The buyer may be required to approve the final sample or specifications before bulk production.

Production may commence only after required approvals and payment conditions have been completed.

 

10. Buyer-Supplied Designs

Where a buyer provides:

  • CAD files

  • Sketches

  • Photographs

  • Samples

  • Logos

  • Artwork

  • Packaging designs

the buyer represents that they have the necessary rights or authorisation to provide such materials for the intended project.

The buyer remains responsible for ensuring that their designs, trademarks and other materials do not infringe third-party rights.

 

11. Intellectual Property

UVA Gems & Jewels retains rights in its own original designs, photographs, branding, website content and proprietary materials unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Buyer-supplied designs and intellectual property remain subject to the rights and agreements applicable to the buyer.

Specific ownership or exclusivity arrangements for custom designs should be agreed separately in writing where required.

 

12. Sample Approval

For B2B/custom production, approval of a sample may constitute approval of relevant product characteristics.

Buyers should carefully review:

  • Size

  • Weight

  • Gemstone

  • Colour

  • Finish

  • Plating

  • Dimensions

  • Branding

  • Packaging

before approving production.

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13. Production Lead Time

For manufacturing orders, estimated production lead time is generally 30–60 days, depending on:

  • Product complexity

  • Quantity

  • Material availability

  • Gemstone availability

  • Customisation

  • Sampling

  • Buyer approvals

The specific timeline applicable to an order will be communicated during order confirmation.

 

14. MOQ

The standard MOQ is 50 pieces per design/product, subject to product specifications and production requirements.

Different commercial arrangements may be agreed in writing where applicable.

 

15. Payment

Domestic payment methods may include available online payment methods such as UPI, cards or net banking, depending on the payment facilities available at the time of purchase.

International B2B payments are typically accepted through bank wire transfer (T/T).

Other arrangements may be considered by mutual agreement.

 

16. Taxes

Applicable domestic taxes will be charged according to applicable Indian tax requirements.

International buyers may be responsible for destination-country taxes, duties and import charges unless expressly agreed otherwise.

 

17. Shipping

Shipping is governed by our Shipping Policy.

For international B2B orders, shipping may be arranged under mutually agreed Incoterms® such as FOB or CIF.

The applicable Incoterm® and shipment responsibilities will be confirmed in the relevant commercial documentation.

 

18. Returns & Exchanges

Returns and exchanges are governed by the Returns & Exchange Policy.

Customised, personalised, made-to-order, OEM, ODM and private-label products may have different return conditions from standard retail products.

 

19. Jewellery Care

Customers are responsible for following appropriate care instructions.

Damage caused by misuse, chemicals, improper cleaning, impact, improper storage or unauthorised modification may not be covered by applicable return or defect provisions.

 

20. Availability

Products may become unavailable due to:

  • Material availability

  • Gemstone availability

  • Production capacity

  • Supplier availability

  • Discontinuation

If a paid order cannot be fulfilled, the customer will be contacted regarding an appropriate resolution.

 

21. Website Content

We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate website information but do not guarantee that every website element will always be complete, current or error-free.

We may correct errors and update information when identified.

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22. Third-Party Services

The website may rely on third-party services such as:

  • Payment gateways

  • Logistics providers

  • Hosting providers

  • Analytics services

  • Communication platforms

Use of these services may be subject to their respective terms.

 

23. Force Majeure

We will not be responsible for failure or delay caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, civil unrest, government restrictions, customs restrictions, strikes, transport disruptions, severe weather, epidemics/pandemics or other extraordinary events.

 

24. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, UVA Gems & Jewels' liability relating to a particular order will be determined according to the applicable purchase terms, order documentation and applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

 

25. Privacy

Use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

 

26. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be interpreted subject to the laws applicable to the relevant transaction and the applicable laws of India, to the extent legally applicable.

For B2B international transactions, the governing law, jurisdiction and dispute-resolution mechanism may be separately agreed in the relevant commercial contract or purchase order.

 

27. Dispute Resolution

Customers are encouraged to contact UVA Gems & Jewels first to resolve any concern.

For B2B transactions, dispute resolution may be governed by the terms agreed in the applicable commercial agreement or purchase order.

 

28. Grievance & Customer Support

For customer complaints or grievances, please contact:

UVA Gems & Jewels New Delhi,India

Email: uvaexports@uvajewels.com

Phone/WhatsApp: (+91)-9588046587

Where required by applicable law, the website should publish the prescribed grievance officer/contact information and applicable complaint-resolution mechanism.

 

29. Changes to Terms

UVA Gems & Jewels may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

The revised version will be published on the website with an updated effective date.

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