Frequently Asked Questions
About Us
Since 2003 we have been creating high quality piercing jewelry to be transformative. We believe in quality, giving back, and the power of self expression through jewelry. Buddha Jewelry is designed by a piercer for piercers, with the highest quality, functionality, versatility and integrity in every design.
Co-Founder Rion began professionally piercing in 1991 and studied under Fakir Musafar for basic and advanced techniques. The world of piercing and piercing jewelry looked more than a little different at that time; often there were limited options for high quality jewelry and not many variations for unique jewelry designs. Rion found himself innovating new styles of piercing jewelry, and colleagues around the country started asking how to buy these new styles. Over the years as professional piercing progressed, Rion's design ideas elevated in parallel, becoming the acclaimed styles we know today. Rion continues to innovate designs that transcend both traditional piercing jewelry and classic fine jewelry, merging his intricate knowledge of materials and anatomy with uniquely complementary designs to enhance a variety of piercings.
Co-Founder Kat, the driving force and leader behind our brand, had a longstanding desire for beautifully pierced ears. However, these aspirations were constantly hindered by allergic reactions to traditional jewelry. This personal struggle became the catalyst for change and what drives our commitment to quality. Kat envisioned a brand where no one would have to compromise style for comfort, where beauty and allergen-free metals could coexist seamlessly to create Life-Lasting, Reaction-Free Jewelry for everyone.
Rion's Education and Design Process combined with Kat's Personal Journey and style aesthetic connects through the shared vision of creating high-quality piercing jewelry that seamlessly combines expertise, innovative design, comfort, and of course, style.
Absolutely! We are proud to be longstanding APP Corporate Sponsors for over 15 years. Our commitment extends to sponsoring and exhibiting at numerous safe piercing events and conferences worldwide. We are honored to collaborate with the APP, ensuring that our jewelry meets the highest standards of quality and safety, crafted specifically for long-term wear in body piercings.
The Mandala Project allows us to directly give back to charitable organizations and communities in need through each purchase of our Mandala CZ Threadless End. We are proud to donate 50% of each Mandala Threadless End sold to a nonprofit charity whose values align with our own. Each quarter, we select a new nonprofit to support, allowing us to contribute to many amazing causes. Through this project, we aim to advocate, raise awareness, and stand in solidarity with the selected nonprofit.
It is our mission to support the nonprofits that matter most to our community, and we encourage you to vote for the organizations you care about so we can contribute to the important work they are doing. Complete this form to submit your vote!
We proudly support the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund with quarterly donations. Our 3 Little Pears - Trans Pride Edition is dedicated to this important cause, which is committed to achieving equality and ending discrimination based on gender identity and expression. With each purchase of our 3 Little Pears - Trans Edition Threadless End, we contribute a portion to our quarterly donation to the fund.
We proudly support the It Gets Better Project each quarter with a donation derived from the sales of our Rainbow Rowe Threadless End. The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. With every purchase of our Rainbow Rowe Threadless End, a portion of the proceeds goes towards our quarterly donation to this important cause.
Jewelry
Got your eye on some pieces you just can't forget? We totally get it—more jewelry is always a good idea. Use our Wish List feature to curate your perfect look. Simply access your Wish List to edit and share your favorites!
Some of our designs sell out quickly, but don’t worry—we’ll have more coming! If a design you love is out of stock, you can add your phone number or email to be alerted as soon as it’s restocked. Just head to the product page, click the 'Notify Me When Available' button, and enter your details. We’ll send you an alert the moment the item is back in stock.
Our ends are designed by a piercer with over 30 years of experience and are built to last. All of our threadless ends encompass a steel pin design. We recommend hemostat forceps for holding the jewelry directly under the design top, and then implementing the pin bend with your threadless post. Alternatively, some studios that carry our jewelry really enjoy using a pin bender tool or two pairs of hemostats. This helps to ensure the force of the bend falls fully on the steel pin, and does not weaken the gold weld.
Sometimes a gentle twisting motion when installing or removing your threadless ends can help ease the tension of the pin bend as well, making jewelry changes easier and safer on the pin/welding connection. If you need assistance or have questions about pin bending, please contact us at info@buddhajewelry.com
Our strong + beautiful ends are designed to work with industry standard universal threadless posts. Please check out APP suggested companies to ensure a secure fit or send us an email for additional information.
We sure do! Please email us at Info@BuddhaJewelry.com to and we would be happy to send copies your way!
Every diamond in our collection is a genuine diamond, meticulously sourced through the Kimberley Process (KP), a global initiative dedicated to quelling the trade of conflict diamonds. As proud partners of this organization, we guarantee that all our diamonds are conflict-free, offering you not just a dazzling accessory, but also peace of mind.
Yes! Black Diamonds are considered genuine gemstones. 95% of black diamonds in jewelry are, in fact, originally white diamonds, expertly treated to achieve their lustrous ebony hue. This common jewelry-treating process empowers us to provide you with the finest black diamonds at accessible prices, without compromising on quality.
Ordering
Yes, you can view your order history by logging in and navigating to the "Order History" or section. This will display all your past orders and their details.
We accept Shopify Payments, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay and all major credit cards. We are happy to offer Afterpay to US residents up to $1000 orders to help split up payments. Read this blog post to learn more about Afterpay.
Everything available on our website is in stock which means that we take payment when your order is placed. We are proud of our fast shipping, which is generally within the same week your order is placed- if not sooner!
Log in to your account to view your order history, update your shipping address, and make edits to any of your information for future orders.
Shipping & Returns
Once your order is placed, our fulfillment team will prepare it for shipment within 2-10 business days. Please note that paying for faster shipping does not expedite our fulfillment process. Rest assured, your friends in fulfillment are excited to build your dream delivery!
Paying for expedited shipping does not affect fulfillment times, only the amount of time it takes for the shipment to be delivered after it has been picked up by the shipping carrier of your choosing.
We do our absolute best to prepare your orders as quickly as possible, however, we also prioritize accuracy and prepare shipments in the order which they were placed.
You will receive an email with your tracking number once your order ships. You can also log in to our website and visit the 'My Orders' section to check for any updates.
In the unlikely event of getting the wrong item, please contact us with your order number and a photo of the wrong item. One of our team members will assist you in creating an exchange for the correct piece, as well as send you a prepaid return label.
Currently we partner with USPS, UPS and DHL for all shipments. At checkout, you will have the option to select your preferred shipping.
Yes, we do! Our fulfillment team takes great pride in working closely with UPS to ensure customers get their orders quickly and safely, which is why we suggest that as the fastest way to get international orders.
Please note that Buddha Jewelry has no control over taxes and duties that are sometimes required by the receivers’ country. We are able to provide “CUSMA” forms (Canada, United States, Mexico Agreement) for international orders within North America, however, we have no way to give estimates on what the additional cost could be, as every country has different regulations based on price and order contents. We advise you to reach out to your local customs office if you are wanting more information. We are also not able to reimburse you for customs related charges.
If a client refuses custom fees at the time of delivery, the jewelry will be shipped back to us. The client will then be charged a 20% restocking fee and is responsible for all return shipping fees. This will be deducted from your returned order amount. The remaining balance (minus original shipping fees) will be refunded on the same payment method used on your order once the order is received back to us
All shipments are covered by our insurance policy. If you have any shipping-related issues with your order, please contact us as soon as possible.
Due to client confidentiality, our return policies, and the nature of our wholesale business operations, we must work directly with the original buyer to process any returns or exchanges for our jewelry. If you wish to return or exchange an item, please contact the retailer where you originally purchased the jewelry. They will be able to initiate the return/exchange process with us.
If you require any assistance with piercing-related matters, such as finding a qualified piercer in your area, please check out our Find A Piercer page: www.buddhajewelry.com/pages/store-locator
Wholesale
Our wholesale jewelry accounts are available to body piercing and tattoo studios, as well as fine jewelry stores that offer professional piercing services or specialize in piercing jewelry. If you believe your business aligns with our wholesale account criteria, we’d love to consider opening an account for you!
To apply for a wholesale account, please visit: www.buddhajewelrywholesale.com and click Apply Now to complete your wholesale application.
You can expedite the wholesale application process by submitting your business license and/or tax ID number to us at: connect@buddhajewelry.com
Is your studio in the UK? Great news, we just launched our official UK distribution center in September 2023! To apply for a UK wholesale account, please visit www.buddhajewelrywholesale.co.uk
We are proud to be longstanding APP Corporate Sponsors for over 15 years. Our commitment includes sponsoring and exhibiting at numerous safe piercing events and conferences worldwide. We are honored to collaborate with the APP, ensuring that our jewelry meets the highest standards of quality and safety, crafted specifically for long-term wear in body piercings.
While it is not required to be an APP member to hold a wholesale account with us, we highly recommend involvement with the Association of Professional Piercers, as we uphold the same values in our wholesale community.
Learn more by visiting: www.safepiercing.org
As a pioneer in the piercing industry, we recognize that the studios and piercers who support us have been vital to our continued growth and success. We launched our Official Buddha Jewelry Pro Team to elevate and highlight some of the professionals who have shown avid enthusiasm and support for our brand and values.
Our Pro Team is a diverse group of professional piercers, studio owners/buyers, and jewelry specialists who consistently go above and beyond for their clients. We are proud to feature those who we believe reflect the best of the best in the piercing industry!
Interested in becoming a Pro Team Member? Or want to recommend your favorite piercer to join our Pro Team? We are always looking to expand our network of piercing professionals! Anyone is welcome to submit an application to be considered for our Pro Team.