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How long will it take to get my Mother Bracelet or Mother Necklace?
If you pay by Credit Card, online, it generally takes 1 business day to create your personalized mother bracelet or mothers necklace. Unless otherwise specified, I send all domestic packages Priority Mail® which averages 2-3 days. If you pay by Echecks it takes longer because Echecks can take up to 6 days to clear.

How do I know what size to order?

Mothers Bracelets: If you are unsure about the bracelet size to order measure your wrist and add 3/4" to 1" for bracelets. FYI - 85% of all bracelets are 7 1/2".
Mother's Necklaces: The 18" necklaces will not hang down very far. A 36" necklace would be a necklace you would wear similar to a charm necklace or a prayer box necklace over a big sweater.

How many names can I get on one Mother's Bracelet?
You can have up to five strings per Mother's Bracelet and up to four names per string. If your childrens names are only 3-4 letters long I can get 4 names on most bracelets but you will NOT have many other pretty beads on there. Technically, you could have 20 names on a 5 string bracelet (if the names are only 3 letters each). On Mother's Necklaces you could have up to 20 names!

Can I add another name later?
Yes, you may add additional names later (space permitting). You will need to send the bracelet back to me to add additional strings or additional names to existing strings.

How do I know that I am getting a quality product?
We use strong, flexible & kink resistant accu-flex beading wire. The wire we use actually has 49 strands (7 bundles of 7 wires) twisted together. We also use the highest quality sterling silver, gold-filled beads and other gems stones in our Mother's Bracelets, Mother's Necklaces, Survivor Bracelets, Ribbon Bracelets, Birthstone Bracelets etc...

Do you offer numbers? Could I have my baby's name and birth date on the bracelet?
Yes! You would just order a 2 string bracelet for one child, or a 4 string bracelet for 2 children. You could put both name and date on one string (space permitting) but you will pay $2.00 for every letter or number over 9 letters per string.

Is there lead in the crystal beads? I thought lead was dangerous as the body can absorb it.
Yes, there is lead in true crystal beads. This lead is what gives the bead a lot of its sparkle. The lead is processed into the glass, making it crystal. There is a very minute amount in this process.

I have an estimate you gave me last month. Is it still good? Written estimates are good for 60 days.

I have additional questions. How do I contact you?
You may call or email us with your questions or special orders! Email: info@designsbyleigha.com or Tel: 515-223-8134

Do you offer 14k solid gold beads?
Yes, we offer 14k solid gold beads but we only use them in our name necklaces. We offer 14k gold-filled beads for bracelets. The 14k gold-filled are stronger because the gold is laid over sterling silver.

How many names will fit on one string?
That varies depending on the length or size of the bracelet and the number of letters in the name. All bracelets are priced for up to 9 letters per string. We could put up to 22 letters per string, but you wouldn't have many other beads on the bracelet. Additional letters (over 9 per string) are $2.00 per letter block bead.

Child Sized Bracelets: These bracelets are not intended for young children who put things in their mouths. I use professional grade beading wire which is 7 strands bundled together with 7 additional bundles for a total of 49 strands but sometimes they do break and a child could choke on a small bead. Please monitor all children who are wearing bracelets with beads.

How do I clean my sterling silver jewelry?