BUYING JEWELLERY FROM THE UK
It's easier than you may think...
With most currencies relatively strong against the Great British Pound (GBP), our diamonds and fine jewellery represent better value than ever when buying from abroad.
IMPORTING TO THE USA - DEALING WITH THE NEW 10% IMPORT TARIFF
The new US import tariffs which came in to effect on April 5th 2025 mean that, when you purchase UK goods from the US, you are liable to an additional 10% charge levied upon that item's purchase price.
This tax has to be paid, by default, by the customer (the importer), with the proceeds going to the government.
However, so as to limit the detrimental effects of this new tariff upon our US customers, we have committed to share this burden with you.
Therefore, all prices published on this website in US Dollars shall only be siubject to an additional 5% tariff fee payable by you.
And don't worry about dealing with customs directly, as the courier company shall simply contact you by email before your order is delivered to take payment.
OTHER DUTIES & TAXES
Loose diamonds & semi-precious gemstones
For customers domiciled in the USA paying in US Dollars, our published prices for loose natural and lab grown diamonds are subject to a deduction for Value Added Tax (VAT).
They are subject to merchant duties and currency conversions costs incurred by us, but exempt from import duties.
Therefore, prices shown on this website in US Dollars for these items are subject to a net 15% refund.
This refund will be processed by us after capture of your payment.
Great experience from start to finish. I received updates throughout the whole process and great customer service.
I had this shipped to the USA and it arrived in 3 days from the day of being shipped from the UK. My order exceeded my expectations.
I would definitely buy from this company again. Thank you.
Amy Griffith, Florida, USA
Finished fine jewellery including diamond rings - duty and shipping paid*
Under the "de minimis threshold", our finished diamond rings and other fine jewellery up to a value of $800 are also free from import duties.
Order values over $800 may be subject to import duties of varying amounts.
For simplicity, all our published prices include import duties, currency conversion charges, payment card costs and other administrative expenses.
So you will not need to pay any more than the price shown on our website, with any applicable duties prepaid by us before you receive your order.**
And if you pay for loose diamonds or finished jewellery by bank wire transfer in US Dollars, we will reduce the price by 2.00%. Please contact us first before placing your order.
Complimentary shipping on orders over US$600. Shipping on orders below US$600 are subject to a $40 additional charge included at checkout.
IMPORTING TO THE EU & SWITZERLAND - DUTIES & TAXES
For customers domiciled in the EU paying in EUROS, our online product prices are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT).
When importing from the UK, your order is not subject to UK VAT, but is subject to the tax and duty charges applicable to your country of residence.
For example, in Germany the tax rate is 19% * and the duty is 2.5% upon goods imported between £135-£630 in value.
So to simplify things, we include the payment card, currency conversion, tax and duty charges in our prices.
We then pre-pay these tax and duty charges before shipping.**
So you will not need to pay any more than the prices shown.
And if paying by bank transfer, you will save 2% off the prices shown.
Complimentary shipping on orders over EUR500. Shipping on orders below EUR500 incur an additional charge of EUR 20 included at checkout.
IMPORTING TO AUSTRALIA & REST OF THE WORLD - DUTIES & TAXES
For customers domiciled in all other countries, our online product prices include Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UK.
When importing from the UK, your order is not subject to UK VAT, but may be subject to the tax and duty charges applicable to your country of residence.
So to simplify things, our online prices typically include the payment card, currency conversion, tax and duty charges.
We then pre-pay these tax and duty charges before shipping, unless the shipping costs and import duties exceed the amount allowed for within the prices published.
So usually you will not need to pay any more than the prices shown.**
Once you have placed your order, we will not capture payment until we have first checked if there are any additional costs which you will incur. Where additional costs apply, we will communicate this to you promptly and ask you to confirm if you still wish to proceed with your order.
And if paying by bank transfer, you will save 2% off the prices shown.
Complimentary shipping on orders over US$600 currency equivalent. Shipping on orders below US$600 currency equivalent passed on at cost.
* Updated 02/02/2024 and subject to change. This information regarding tax and duty charges is provided in good faith and does not constitute financial nor tax advice.
** Where we are unable for any reason to prepay import duties and taxes due, or are unaware that these are applicable, the amount of any such duties and/or direct taxes (up to a maximum of 20% of the purchase value of your order) incurred by you upon receipt of goods will be refunded promptly by us to your payment card.
To process your refund we first require a copy of the receipt of any such costs incurred and paid by you. Please send to: contact@pobjoydiamonds.com. For further assistance call +44 (0) 20 3998 3075.
Pobjoy Diamonds has been allocated an Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number for the purposes of facilitating the export of our diamonds and fine jewellery.
We can provide this number to you upon request.
