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Good News:  Charms Of Light Restarts Shipping to the U.S. After Tariff Pause   A Message to Our Cherished U.S. Community I am absolutely delighted to share some bright news:  Charms Of Light has resumed shipping to the United States! After weeks of uncertainty following the new U.S. tariffs, I have secured a tariff-compliant delivery option that allows me to continue sending my creations across the Atlantic — without the confusion and frustration

Deliveries to the U.S. – A Happy Update   I’m so delighted to be able to share some good news with you today!  After a pause in sending Charms Of Light® jewellery and healing gifts to my dear friends and customers in the United States, I am thrilled to let you know that I have now found a tariff-compliant delivery option.  This means I can once again send my creations across the ocean to you! It has been very important to me to find a way that works

Sacred Self-Care Rituals for Spring & Autumn:  Gemstones, Wellness & Seasonal Balance Self-care is more than a luxury — it is a sacred practice that helps us stay balanced, connected, and aligned with the cycles of nature. Each season brings its own unique energies and lessons.  When we honour these natural rhythms with mindful rituals and supportive healing gemstones, we invite healing, growth, and inner peace into our lives. Both spring and autumn are

The Impact of New U.S. Tariffs An Important Update for Our U.S. Customers   It is with a heavy heart that Charms Of Light must announce a temporary pause in shipping my beautiful creations to the United States.  I know how special my U.S. customers are — and this decision truly weighs on me.  Here’s why, and how we’re navigating these uncharted waters together.   What's Changing — and Why Effective 5th April, 2025, the

Important U.S. Shipping Update: Sales Pause Starting August 23 I need to share an important U.S. shipping update that affects my American customers.  Because of a new regulatory law introducing additional import duties, I will sadly have to pause all sales to the USA. This was not an easy decision, but the new duties make it unsustainable for me to continue shipping orders to the United States under the current system.   What This Means for You Last chance to

A gentle reminder that the greatest gift begins within your own heart (Originally published 21 October 2014 | Updated 18 August 2025) I often receive messages from people seeking guidance about matters of the heart.  Some time ago, someone wrote to ask if I could create a special talisman to help their former partner realise they still love them. I’m not sharing this to make light of their situation, but rather to highlight something I see so often — the

    Over the years, Charms Of Light has been proud to serve customers across Europe.  However, with the recent implementation of the European Union's General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), I have been compelled to make a difficult decision. The GPSR, which comes into effect on 13th December 2024, introduces stringent new requirements for product safety and compliance across the EU.  While the intent behind these rules is commendable — enhancing

Last Posting Dates for Christmas Below are the latest dates for purchasing from the Charms Of Light website if you want your gifts to arrive on time for the holidays. Please note these are the last ordering dates from the website.  All custom orders / made-to-order items will need extra time.  Any orders placed after these dates cannot be guaranteed by UK Royal Mail for delivery in time for Christmas. I will be taking some time off to spend with my family over Christmas

I've been desperately trying to keep up with the rules and regulations of shipping packages to Europe. Although I ship my products worldwide, Charms Of Light is still a very small business.  Because of this, I have made the decision to keep things as simple as possible for everyone.     From 1st July, the VAT threshold for items sent to the EU dropped to zero. This means that ALL goods may now be subject to VAT and a clearance fee, while goods above