about us

Esther Roberts

As the founder, I have always loved jewelry. How it can complete an outfit or in some cases-take an outfit to the next level.

Jewelry became a fascination for me, seeing how others pair, layer and just rock certain pieces...I was, and still am intrigued by it.

However, growing up I could never find affordable jewelry that would last long enough for me to try new looks and even evolve my personal style.

Which is how this baby was born, the aim is providing longer-lasting and affordable costume jewelry in a time where our styles are ever evolving.

refund / return policy

Thank you for shopping at Esté Gem Studios!

If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we're here to help.

• if you are unhappy with your purchase and would prefer something else, we will gladly arrange collection via courier and send you a store voucher or exchange the item to the same value but you will have to pay for the courier fee of R70 each way (unless in an outlying area of R130).

• you have 7 calendar days(within the delivery of your order) to return an item from the date you received it.

• to be eligible for a return, the jewelry must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. your item must be in the original packaging.

• your item needs to have the receipt or proof of purchase(online).

• for hygiene reasons earrings may not be returned or exchanged unless faulty.

• all items are individually checked before shipment to ensure there are no manufacturing defects. However, sometimes we may miss something. If your item(s) are defective they may be returned within 7 days of your order being delivered. A “Defective Product” is one which contains a material imperfection in the manufacture or design that renders the product less acceptable, useful or safe than reasonably expected, under the circumstances. If this is the case, we will gladly arrange collection via courier and send you a replacement at no cost to you.

care & color warranty

Unless specified, all our pieces are nickel free costume jewelry. Esté Gem Studios is not responsible for the maintenance of your jewelry.

Costume jewelry will change color overtime with wear and tear and various other aspects. To make the color last longer we suggest you keep your pieces away from:

* water

* jewelry cleaners

* hair products

* perfume

* lotion 

* dishwashing soaps

* other harsh chemicals

* remove while exercising to avoid contact with sweat

Where stated, gold plated is a coat of gold over a lesser metal such as brass. It is still subject to color loss. A base metal such as steel or brass is dipped into a bath of electroplating solution, with a lump of solid gold. When an electric current is applied, a thin layer of gold is deposited on the metal. Since the plating is quite thin, the plate (and hence the color) can wear off but not as quickly as non-gold plated. 

Since everyone's skin type is different, some people react badly to bronze and gold plating. This is not your fault. No refunds or returns are given for this reason or the turning of your jewelry color caused by skin oils.

Because the air around us contributes to the tarnishing of metal, we recommend using our drawstring bag for the storage of your jewelry. So your Esté Gem Studios pieces should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.