Shipping & Delivery Policy
Zahir Gems offers free shipping on all orders only within India
(takes 2-5 days for delivery)
All Express shipments are sent through reputed courier service providers such as
For orders shipping charges of Rs._______ (approx. ____) will
be applicable on shipments dispatched via EMS shipping facility.
Countries where EMS shipping facility is not available, we dispatch the orders via
reputed International Express Shipping service providers.
EMS shipping service is available in over 200 countries/territories
including India and it typically delivers in 9-12 days. (trackable)
All Express shipments are sent through reputed Express delivery
services (such as UPS, FedEx, Sequel) that typically delivers within 2 to 5 days.
(mostly trackable).
Frequently Asked Questions: Shipping within India
What does the Days to Dispatch
mean? (How soon will my order be shipped?)
The Days of Dispatch is the number of days we take to ready your package and hand
over to the courier company. The days for dispatch is clearly mentioned on each
product page. This will typically vary based on what product you purchased, whether
you want it to be studded in a jewellery piece, or you want an additional lab certificate
along with it. For example, a loose gemstone typically gets shipped in 1-2 days.
However, a gemstone requested to be studded in a ring, will typically take 4-5 days.
Similarly, a gemstone requested with an additional lab certificate will take even
longer.
How long does it take to
deliver my order?
Our courier partners typically deliver orders to Metro cities in India within Next
Day to 3 Days. For non-metros, our courier partners typically take 2 days - 7 days
to deliver the product from the date of dispatch. The date of dispatch is dependant
on the product that you purchase (loose gemstone, or mounted in jewelry) and this
date is stated on the product page. If you have any questions, or doubts, please
initiate a Chat with us.
Is my shipment safe?
All our shipments are packaged with great care in durable, tamper-evident packaging
(similar to the packaging of ecommerce leaders in India). Additionally,
all our shipments are insured. The insurance cost is included in our shipping costs,
and you do not need to pay anything extra.
Can I track my shipment?
Yes, you can track your shipment online. All our shipments within India are sent
by reputed couriers. As soon as the product is dispatched
from our office, you shall receive an email with the Tracking ID and instructions
to guide you.
Are there any hidden costs
(sales tax, octroi etc.)?
No, there are no hidden costs. The amount mentioned at the time of placing the order
and on your order receipt is what the product costs you.
Frequently Asked Questions: International Shipping
Which countries do you
ship to?
We ship to nearly _______ countries and territories - from _______ to ______, all
countries big and small. Best still, we offer free shipping WORLDWIDE for all orders
above INR _______
Which countries do you
offer FREE SHIPPING?
We provide FREE EXPRESS SHIPPING WORLDWIDE for orders above INR______.
(Note: These Shipments are sent by express courier and typically take 2-10 days to deliver)
What Shipping Options can
I choose from?
As mentioned earlier, for orders above INR ________, we offer Free Express Shipping
Worldwide. For orders below that value, you have an option to select from Postal
Shipping (10-15 days) and Express Shipping (2-10 days). Both these options are highly
subsidized by us. can
Please note that certain courier companies have restrictions on carrying certain
types of natural gemstones and jewellery outside India. For example: Aramex may
not carry gold jewellery, FedEx may refuse a certain type of natural gemstone, etc.
For such gemstones, the orders are dispatched from the next best courier, or through
the alternate express shipper EMS SpeedPost which does not have such restrictions
(takes upto 5-15 days to deliver). This usually affects a small number of orders
and courier policies may vary with time. Please feel free to contact our customer
support team before placing your order to know the situation at that time.
Note: Postal shipments in some cases may not be trackable online.
All Express Shipments are trackable online.
What about Custom Charges,
Duties, etc.?
Please be advised that we are not responsible for any custom charges, duties, VAT,
etc. that your country may be charging as these vary from case-to-case and are beyond
our reach. However, note that currently there is no import duty on loose gemstones
in the US, Canada and Europe. In other countries, this typically ranges around 1%
only. Additionally, professional buyers can also recover the VAT. You are advised
to contact your local customs for any clarification. Additionally, feel free to
contact us, and we may in some cases have older experiences from customers to share.
Also, please note that for international orders that AFTER dispatch, are either
refused by the customer, or cancelled, the customer will be liable for all custom
duties and VAT charged by their country, in order to return the items back to us.
Only after receipt of the item by us, any balance due to the customer, less all
fees, custom duties and VAT, will be refunded to the customer as per the refund
timeline.
Is my shipment safe?
All our international shipments are packaged with double care! We understand that
the journey is long and far, and ensure that you will not be disappointed. Additionally,
we partner with reputable logistics providers like FedEx that take good care of
your package. Our shipments are sent in durable, tamper-evident packaging. Additionally,
all our shipments are insured. The insurance cost is included in our shipping costs,
and you do not need to pay anything extra.
Can I track my shipment?
All our shipments can be tracked online. However, postal shipments to certain countries
like Afghanistan, etc. may see a delayed tracking. Note that all our express shipments
are sent through reputed logistics carriers.