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FAQ
FAQ
ORDERS
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1) HOW DO I PLACE AN ORDER?
Simply select the item you’d like to purchase and click “Add to Shopping Bag”. Click “Checkout now” and a page will appear so you can insert your billing and shipping details. Follow the checkout instructions provided and select your preferred payment method. Once you’ve reviewed and confirmed your order, and have accepted the terms and conditions, your order is placed and you’ll receive a confirmation email. If you encounter any difficulties with completing your purchase, please contact our Customer Service Team, who can create your order for you and send you a request to complete the payment using PayPal. Your order will be placed only after payment has been received.
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2) WHICH PAYMENT METHODS ARE ACCEPTED?
We accept payment via Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal. Standard bank transfers and payment on delivery (COD) are not accepted. For complete Payment and Security details, please click here.
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3) MY PAYMENT HAS BEEN DECLINED. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Kindly double-check that the details you’ve submitted are correct. For credit card payments, make sure that the expiration date, billing address, and 3-digit code on the back of your card have been entered correctly. It’s possible that the payment was blocked by your bank. Please contact them for further details. If the problem still persists, you could try an alternative payment method or contact our Customer Service at customerservice@nomination.com.
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4) CAN I MODIFY OR CANCEL MY ORDER?
Once you’ve received the order confirmation email, it is not possible to make updates online. Please send your request to customerservice@nomination.com as soon as possible, and our Customer Service Team will determine what actions may be taken, depending on what stage the order has reached.
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5) CAN I MODIFY THE DELIVERY ADDRESS AFTER PLACING MY ORDER?
Once you’ve received the order confirmation email, it is not possible to make updates online. Please send your request to customerservice@nomination.com as soon as possible, and our Customer Service Team will determine what actions may be taken, depending on what stage the order has reached. For payments made via PayPal, for security reasons, Nomination reserves the right to deliver only to the address associated with the PayPal account.
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6) HOW DO I USE MY PROMO CODE?
Promotions, or Promo Codes, provide you with discounts on your online purchases. To receive your discount, insert the Promo Code in the appropriate field during checkout. You will immediately see the discount applied to your total order. Only one Promo Code can be used per order. Some restrictions may apply regarding the validity period, product category, and/or purchase order minimums. Any and all restrictions will be stated in the promotion. Promos which reduce an item’s price can’t be used on products which have already been discounted.
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7) HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY ORDER?
The delivery timeframe is specified in each item’s Product Details. The estimated period is based on the expected production timeframe, and depends on product type and stock availability. In some cases, your item may be specially made just for you, and the timeframe depends on the artisanal production process required by our Florentine workshops.
Nomination will make every effort to respect the stated delivery timeframe. We will always inform you if issues arise during particular holiday periods, or if there are unexpected production delays. You will see a notification in your Shopping Bag, or you’ll receive an email from our Customer Service Team. -
8) HOW DO I VIEW MY ORDER AND CHECK ITS STATUS?
If you have made the purchase from a registered account, go to “My Account” e and click on “My Orders”, where you’ll see a history of all the orders you’ve made. You’ll be able to check on the status of each order. We will send a delivery notification 24-48 hours prior to delivery to the email address you provided during checkout. If you made your purchase as a guest user, or without having logged in to your account, please check the automatic emails that you will receive to the email address indicated in the order.
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9) WHAT KIND OF PACKAGING DOES MY NOMINATION JEWELLERY COME IN?
All Nomination jewellery comes in our signature Nomination packaging, which also contains our warranty. You can add a gift bow during checkout.
Individual Composable bracelet Links are shipped as a maximum of 3 Links per box, unless otherwise requested during checkout.
Product-specific packaging is provided, taking into account each product’s characteristics and shipping requirements. You can view the packaging in each item’s Product Details. Shopping bags are provided upon request during checkout. -
10) CAN I REQUEST ADDITIONAL GIFT BOXES OR GREETING CARDS?
While placing your order you can choose the Gift Kit, which includes the Nomination Shopping Bag, a card containing your own personalised message, and a decorative bow. If you’ve purchased gifts for more than one person and need multiple Gift Kits, please write your request in the notes field or contact our Customer Service Team.
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11) I RECEIVED A GIFT CARD. HOW CAN I USE IT?
By shopping online! Your Nomination Gift Card can only be used to make purchases at our official online shop www.nomination.com. It can be used towards any of our online products. Insert your unique Gift Card Promo Code in the appropriate field during checkout in order to receive your discount for the exact value specified in your Gift Card. The Gift Card can be used in multiple shopping sessions and for multiple purchases until the available balance is zero. If the purchase price of the items ordered is lower than the available balance on the Gift Card, the difference will remain available for a subsequent purchase; if the purchase price of the items ordered is higher than the available balance on the Gift Card, the difference must be paid using another form of accepted payment available in our store (See General Sales Conditions). The difference remaining to be paid will be displayed in the shopping cart of the official Nomination store at checkout.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
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1) WHICH COUNTRIES DO YOU DELIVER TO?
The Nomination online shop delivers to Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of San Marino, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
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2) HOW CAN I TRACK MY ORDER?
Nomination will send you a confirmation email once your order has been shipped. You will also receive an email directly from the courier service, either UPS or DHL, containing the Tracking Number, which you can use directly on their website to track your shipment. You’ll also receive automatic update emails. If problems arise with the delivery, you’ll receive email notifications from our Customer Service Team.
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3) HOW DOES YOUR DELIVERY SERVICE WORK?
Orders are shipped via UPS or DHL and in general, the courier service makes up to 3 delivery attempts over a period of 3 consecutive business days.
If no one is present at the time of delivery, an Attempt Notification is left. If all 3 delivery attempts are unsuccessful (or if the address provided is incomplete or incorrect), the package will be held at a nearby courier facility for 5 days, pending further instruction. -
4) WILL SOMEONE NEED TO SIGN FOR THE PACKAGE?
In general, a signature is required at the time of delivery. In the case of UPS deliveries to private/residential addresses, the driver is authorised to leave the package with a neighbour (Indirect Delivery). If your order is being left in a secure location, UPS may deliver without requiring a signature. The driver will leave you an InfoNotice stating where the package was delivered. It’s at UPS’ discretion to determine what constitutes as a secure location. In Europe, this option is only available for Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom, and is limited to Letter Box Release (LBR), which is allowed when packages are small enough to fit entirely into a letterbox without being damaged. This option is not available for packages containing declared high-value items and/or high-risk material, nor is it available for orders shipped as per the Signature Required or Adult Signature Required options.
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5) CAN I HAVE MY ORDER DELIVERED TO A PO BOX?
For security reasons, we don’t deliver to PO Boxes or similar. An address is required where someone can sign for the package. If an order is shipped to a PO Box, our Customer Service Team reserves the right to request an alternative address, or to reimburse the order if a valid address is not provided.
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6) HOW DO I SCHEDULE A DELIVERY?
We ship our orders using DHL, which offers a service called On Demand Delivery. This service allows you to schedule the delivery yourself. Once the package has been shipped, DHL will send you all of the information regarding the delivery date. You’ll receive a link allowing you to choose the delivery method from those available.
With On Demand Delivery you can:
1. change the delivery date up to 7 days after the scheduled date.
2. change the delivery address.
3. authorise delivery to your neighbour’s house.
4. pick the package up at a DHL Service Point.
5. authorise the courier to leave the package on your doorstep.
6. request your package be held for up to 30 days after the scheduled date.
In order to use this service, your email address and phone number must be valid. After the first delivery attempt, the courier will deliver the package to the closest DHL Service Point. Reschedule your delivery within 7 days and you’ll receive your purchase at the address you prefer. If you do not reschedule your delivery, the courier will return the package to sender.
COMPOSABLE BRACELETS
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1) WHAT IS THE IDEA OF A NOMINATION BRACELET?
Nomination’s signature bracelet is a charm bracelet called the Composable Bracelet. Instead of traditional charms the Composable Bracelet is made up of a series of Decorated Links that allow you to create the bracelet by clipping the Links together. You can choose from 2000 precious letters and symbols in 18k yellow gold, 9K rose gold and sterling silver to personalise your Composable Bracelet Link by Link.
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2) WHAT IS A NOMINATION CHARM?
Nomination charms are different from traditional charm bracelet pendent charms, in fact, we call them LINKS because they “link” together to create the Composable Bracelet. Each Link is decorated with a letter, symbol or gemstone and is approximately 1cm wide, 0,9cm high and lies flat against your wrist. Each Link can be added, removed or replaced thanks to the ingenious spring mechanism hidden inside each Link. What makes Nomination’s Composable Links extraordinary is that each symbol is hand made in Italy using 18K yellow gold, 9K rose gold or sterling silver and then decorated with coloured enamel, Cubic Zirconia, precious and semi-precious stones and natural diamonds, in the best Florentine goldsmith tradition.
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3) HOW CAN I CREATE MY VERY OWN PERSONALISED COMPOSABLE BRACELET?
Have fun creating your personalised bracelet in “Create Your Bracelet”. Choose the base colour, the right length for your wrist size, and the height you want. Then choose from among the hundreds of Links available, using the filters and “Search” field to help you look. Click on the Link you want, and drag and drop it to exactly where you want the charm to be on your bracelet. Add your Links one by one until you’ve created your perfect, one-of-a-kind bracelet. Add it to your Wish List or Shopping Bag and click “Checkout” to buy it straight away. The Composable bracelet was born from the idea that by customising your jewellery it becomes one-of-a-kind and special. It’s for this reason that it’s not enough to buy just the bracelet base but it’s necessary to add at least one decorative Link.
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4) ARE NOMINATION BRACELETS UNISEX?
Nomination’s signature bracelet is a charm bracelet called the Composable Bracelet. Nomination’s Composable Bracelets can be created ANY SIZE and ANY STYLE, so yes the collection is unisex and ageless, because YOU decide what the bracelet looks like choosing from 2000 Decorated Links. From unicorns and flamingoes for children, romantic hearts and precious gemstones for women or sport symbols and geometric designs for men; modern or traditional the Composable Bracelet has Decorated Links to suit every age, taste, style and occasion.
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5) CAN I BUY INDIVIDUAL LINKS AND ADD THEM TO A COMPOSABLE BRACELET WHICH I ALREADY HAVE?
Of course, that’s the whole idea behind Composable: add charms one by one to remember special moments as they happen and make your bracelet change with you, so it’s always as you unique as you are.
To buy individual Links, check out "Composable – Links & Charms”. Use the filters to help find the right size Links for your existing bracelet (Big or Classic) and choose the themes you want. Have fun with the over 2,000 Links available! -
6) WHAT SIZES DO NOMINATION BRACELETS AND CHARMS COME IN?
Nomination’s Composable bracelet is available online in two different heights, which are not interchangeable:
- Classic size – Link height = 0,8 cm
- Big size – Link height = 1,2 cm
Before getting more Links for yourself or for someone close to you, double-check you’ve got the right Link size.
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7) CAN I PUT CHARMS ON NOMINATION TRENDSETTER?
The Trendsetter Collection features bracelets that also use Composable Component Links as part of the bracelet. The Trendsetter bracelets are available different widths and these do correspond to the Composable Link sizes: CLASSIC & SMARTY, but only one size of Composable Link is widely available: CLASSIC. Please check the size of each item you wish to insert into the same bracelet, we strongly recommend you contact our Customer Services department if you have any doubts about your order.
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8) HOW DO I ATTACH A NOMINATION CHARM WITHOUT A TOOL?
Adding, removing, and changing around your Links is super easy! It may take one or two tries the first time, but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy-peasy. Watch our how-to tutorial, and see just how simple it is to personalise your Composable bracelet. If you encounter any difficulties, don’t fret: use the Composable Charm Tool which makes it even easier to personalise your jewellery.
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9) HOW DOES NOMINATION TOOL WORKS??
The Nomination tool is designed to be used with the Composable Bracelet, we call it the Composable Key, and it is designed to help you add, remove or change around your Links. Watch our tutorial, and see how easy it is to use this tool and personalise your Composable bracelet.
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10) CAN I GET AN ENGRAVED COMPOSABLE LINK?
Some of Nomination’s Links can be engraved, and this feature is noted in their Product Details. Link engraving takes roughly 7-10 working days and you can find pricing details in your Shopping Bag.
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11) CAN I DESIGN MY OWN COMPOSABLE LINK?
Due to production limitations, it’s not possible to create a personalised Link. Each Link is hand-made by our Florentine artisans, and the minimum order is 200 pieces per design.
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12) DO ANY COMPOSABLE LINKS HAVE A COLOURED BASE?
All Composable bracelet Links containing letters or charms have a stainless steel base (grey). For production reasons, it’s not possible to create them on a coloured base. But you can alternate coloured Links with Links containing letters and charms. Create your own look, or get inspired by ours at “Composable - Bracelets”.
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13) HOW MUCH IS A PLAIN NOMINATION BRACELET?
Nomination does not sell “plain Nomination bracelets”, the Links on the Composable Bracelet without symbols are called Component Links as they are used to complete your bracelet, once you have chosen the Decorated Links you wish to purchase. As most people need at least 18 Links to complete their bracelet this means you can start your Composable Bracelet with just one Decorated Link, and then add more and more Links as you celebrate the people and special occasions in your life. The Component Links cannot be purchased separately, they are available to complete or re-size the Composable Bracelet only.
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14) ARE NOMINATION BRACELETS EXPENSIVE?
No, Nomination Composable bracelets are not expensive. Each Decorated Link, in the Composable Collection, is made with only the highest quality stainless steel (304 or 316) and decorated with 18K yellow gold, 9K rose gold or sterling silver, coloured enamel. Cubic Zirconia, precious and semi-precious stones and natural diamonds. Each Link is a small jewel belonging to the best Florentine goldsmith tradition, hand-made in Italy. Composable Bracelets with just one Decorated Link start from approx. €40 / £40 / US$ 55.
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15) HOW CAN YOU TELL A FAKE NOMINATION BRACELET?
All Nomination jewellery is trademarked NOMINATION® to guarantee its authenticity. Nomination’s Composable Collections show the trademark on the back of each Link the text you will see is STAINLESS STEEL ®NOMINATION.
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16) ARE NOMINATION CHARMS REAL GOLD?
Yes. Nomination charms are called Composable Links, and each Decorated Link is made with only the highest quality stainless steel (304 or 316) decorated with 18K gold, 9K rose gold and sterling silver; coloured enamel, Cubic Zirconia, precious and semi-precious stones and natural diamonds. All the details in 18K yellow gold and 9K rose gold are real gold - they are not gold plated. If you are shopping online using our Bracelet Builder and only want to see Decorated Links with 18k yellow gold details remember to filter by MATERIAL: Yellow gold.
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17) CAN YOU SHOWER WITH A NOMINATION BRACELET?
To avoid damaging your jewellery in anyway we recommend that you remove all your jewellery when you shower or bathe; water or chlorine can compromise the shine of the jewellery so take off your jewellery when swimming and at the Spa. Remember to remove your jewellery before applying perfumes, skin creams, suntan lotion or oils of any kind. Never wear your jewellery when working with detergents, bleaches, ammonia or alcohols; these chemicals will cause discoloration, damage and loosen stone settings
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18) WHAT ARE ITALIAN CHARM BRACELETS CALLED?
The Composable Bracelet, created by Nomination, is the original Italian charm bracelet that is Made in Italy and worn by jewellery lovers around the world. The Composable Collection is made of up stainless steel Links with letters and symbols in 18K yellow gold, 9K rose gold and sterling silver together with natural, semi-precious and synthetic gemstones that are literally “Linked” together to create beautiful bracelets that are one-of-a-kind for people of all ages and backgrounds.
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19) ARE ITALIAN CHARM BRACELETS STILL POPULAR ?
The Composable Bracelet, the original Italian Charm Bracelet is very popular and is sold in over 40 countries around the world. The collection originally started with 18K gold letters on the stainless steel Links but due to great demand, Nomination quickly introduced more symbols and letters in 18K yellow gold, 9K rose gold and sterling silver to give Composable lovers more jewellery to collect and wear. Today there are over 2000 Decorated Links available to choose from and create a one-of-a-kind bracelet for every occasion, style or event. Nomination releases new Links each Spring Summer and Fall Winter fashion season.
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20) ITALIAN CHARM BRACELET HISTORY
The Composable Bracelet is what became known as the “Italian charm bracelet” or “Nomination bracelet”. It is Made in Italy and was first created by Nomination in the 1980s. Its creator, Paolo Gensini, is the founder of Nomination, and he changed the jewellery world with this innovative combination of stainless steel and precious materials like 18K yellow gold, 9K rose gold and sterling silver and stones. The ingenious mechanism that “links” each of the precious elements, or Links, together to form each bracelet was something no-one had ever made before. Like most fashion and style influences, its popularity also spread thanks to travellers seeing it on the wrists of Italians, already known for their fashion sense. The Composable bracelet then became famous around the world in the late 1990s. Today the Composable Collection includes 2000+ Decorated Links to choose from to create personalised bracelets to treasure forever.
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21) HOW MANY LINKS/CHARMS DOES A NOMINATION BRACELET HOLD?
The average number of Links for a Composable Nomination bracelet ranges from 17 to 21 charms. On our website, you can design your own bracelet, selecting the perfect fit for your wrist's size from the following options:
- Junior: 15 Links, for a total length of 13 cm (about 5 inches);
- Small: 17 Links, for a total length of 15 cm (about 6 inches);
- Medium: 19 Links, for a total length of 17 cm (about 7 inches);
- Large: 21 Links, for a total length of 19 cm (about 7.5 inches);
- Max: 23 Links, for a total length of 21 cm (around 8.3 inches).
When in doubt about the right size, it's best to lean towards the larger one—you can easily make it smaller by removing a few Links later (and it's super easy to do — check out our how-to). The charms easily click together and apart, adjusting the length is a piece of cake. Remember, your Composable bracelet is meant to be uniquely yours, so feel free to add or remove Links until it's the perfect fit.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
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1) CAN I RETURN OR EXCHANGE AN ITEM THAT I BOUGHT ONLINE?
If you’re not satisfied with your online purchase for any reason, you can return the item within 30 business days of the date of delivery. For complete details about our return policy, see “Returns”. Once we’ve received the returned item and confirmed all conditions have been met, we’ll exchange the item or proceed with your refund as per your request. In the case of a refund, the timeframe for when you’ll receive your refund depends on the your bank’s policies and/or the type of credit card used.
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2) CAN I RETURN AN ITEM THAT I BOUGHT ONLINE TO A NOMINATION STORE OR AUTHORISED RETAILER?
No, it is not possible to return an item bought online to a Nomination store or authorised retailer. Please follow the return procedure as described above.
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3) I RECEIVED A DEFECTIVE/INCORRECT ITEM, OR AN ITEM IS MISSING. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Please immediately contact our Customer Service Team at customerservice@nomination.com and send us a picture of your order. All orders are hand-packed by our staff, so human error is possible. We photograph the orders during packaging, so our Customer Service Team will compare photos and be able to immediately verify the error and proceed to rectify the problem.
GUARANTEE & REPAIRS
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1) DOES MY NOMINATION JEWELLERY HAVE A GUARANTEE?
All Nomination jewellery comes with an internationally recognised 2-year guarantee that covers manufacturing defects. The guarantee is date stamped and placed together with the item inside our signature packaging. In order to take advantage of the guarantee, you must present both the receipt showing the date of purchase and the guarantee certificate, which has been date stamped and signed by Nomination. Please retain your receipt/invoice or pass it on to the gift recipient.
The manufacturer’s guarantee does not cover rhodium-plated and gold-plated items, nor does it cover accidental gemstone breakage. Loss of colour due to improper use is not considered a manufacturing defect. Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, misuse, or oxidation is not covered by the warranty. -
2) AN ITEM I PURCHASED ONLINE IS NOW DAMAGED. CAN IT BE REPAIRED?
If jewellery purchased online is damaged during the 2-year guarantee period and meets the guarantee conditions, Nomination will replace the item. Please review Nomination’s Guarantee Policy and contact our Customer Service Team at customerservice@nomination.com for instructions.
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3) THE DAMAGED ITEM WAS PURCHASED AT AN AUTHORISED RETAIL STORE. CAN IT BE REPAIRED?
Please visit one of our official retail stores and they will take care of the repair or replacement as per our policy. Please bring the damaged item along with your receipt and the warranty certificate, which can be found inside the original packaging.
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4) HOW CAN I CARE FOR MY NOMINATION JEWELLERY?
To maintain the appearance of your Nomination jewellery, follow the care and cleaning instructions provided at Guarantee and Care instructions. We strongly suggest you refrain from wearing your jewellery when taking a shower or bath or when playing sports. Always remove your jewellery when applying perfume, body lotions, suntan lotions, and ointments. Do not wear your jewellery while using detergents, bleach, ammonia, or rubbing alcohol. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean gold and silver. Don’t use any type of brush or abrasive material which could scratch your jewellery. Use lukewarm water and soap and a brush with soft bristles to clean your Composable bracelet’s stainless steel.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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1) I’M HAVING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES USING THE WEBSITE. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
It may just be a temporary issue, or it could be related to your Internet connection. Make sure your Internet is working, and try again after a few minutes. If the problem persists, email us at customerservice@nomination.com.
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2) I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS. HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?
• For questions related to our online shop
The Nomination Customer Service Team is always eager to help you:
- Via Email at customerservice@nomination.com; You’ll receive a reply within 24 hours.
- Using WHATSAPP at +39 342 6151345
- Using Live Chat, active Monday through Friday from 9:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
- or Call our number +39 (0)55 425471 Monday to Friday from 9:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
• For questions related to purchases made at our official retail stores
Please contact the store directly. Find the authorised retailer closest to you with our Store Locator.
• For general inquiries related to Nomination’s products and services
For general inquiries not related to our online shop, please email us at info@nomination.com.