{"id":4,"date":"2022-02-28T05:03:13","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T05:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ringspo.com\/sg\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2022-11-28T07:10:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T07:10:43","slug":"james-allen-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ringspo.com\/sg\/james-allen-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"James Allen Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"
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James Allen Singapore<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Everything to know about buying an engagement ring from James Allen when you\u2019re in Singapore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Are you looking for an engagement ring or diamonds but find that Singaporean jewelers don\u2019t offer enough selection or are just too expensive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If so then buying a diamond or an engagement ring online could be the best option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the most reputable online jewelry shops is James Allen<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Established in 2006, James Allen has pioneered the way consumers shop for jewelry online. James Allen is known for their huge selection of diamonds, competitive prices and custom ring designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re considering James Allen as an option, this blog might help you decide either way.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Import fees and taxes when shipping an engagement ring from James Allen to Singapore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, the bad news: you can\u2019t escape GST!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All goods brought into Singapore are subject to standard Goods and Service Tax (GST) at 7% of the total value of the item, which may include the cost, insurance and freight plus other chargeable costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this is exactly the same as you would pay  pay on any local purchase from Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re looking at rings on the James Allen online store, this isn\u2019t included in the cost displayed, so it\u2019s important to remember this cost so you can add it to the total price of the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will, however, be able to get a GST estimate on check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Allen also have a handy sales tax calculator<\/a> which allows you to enter any value and get a tax estimate, without having to go through the checkout process \u2013 check it out\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, there\u2019s no import duty when importing diamonds and engagement rings to Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if your purchase is under $400 you won\u2019t have to pay GST on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find more information on the Singapore Customs website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your ring arrives in Singapore you\u2019ll be contacted by the courier company to pay the GST before delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Allen Singapore Shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How much does James Allen shipping to Singapore cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Allen provides complimentary, express shipping to Singapore, regardless of the order amount. All items are securely packaged and fully insured while in transit to your home or office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International orders over USD $500 in value are shipped via FedEx International Priority, while those under USD $500 in value are shipped via FedEx Economy or USPS.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How long does shipping from James Allen to Singapore take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your order will take 1 -3 days for delivery once your order has been shipped. Loose diamonds are shipped immediately after passing inspection. All other jewelry and engagement rings will be shipped in one to three weeks depending on the complexity of the ring and their production schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each ring includes an estimated shipping date in the product description:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Once the ring is purchased you can check your order status and tracking information here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do James Allen returns work in Singapore?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are not satisfied with your order, you have 30 days to return your item and receive a full refund or exchange. Please note that there will be a USD $25 re-polishing fee if an engraved item is return. You\u2019ll have to pay for the courier cost to return the ring to them. This is around USD $50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To return an item, simply contact the James Allen customer service department on +1-412-314-9060 or through their website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Returned items must be undamaged and in a \u201cnew and unused condition\u201d. Items showing obvious signs of wear or alteration will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you need to get the ring resized?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

James Allen resizes your ring once for free within the first year of your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Singaporean customers pay a small return shipping fee of USD $50. If more than 1 resize is needed or outside of the first year, a USD $25 fee applies to resize white, yellow and rose gold rings, and USD $50 for platinum. James Allen does not charge to ship the ring back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To resize your ring locally will cost you anywhere from $30 -$60 depending on the metal used and the complexity of the resize required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do we recommend buying from James Allen if you\u2019re in Singapore?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To buy or not to buy? Unfortunately we can\u2019t make up your mind for you, but we can show you a simple price comparison between James Allen and a local Singaporean jeweler, and that might help with your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We used the following specs in comparing loose diamonds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n