As of August 29, 2025 De Minimis (Duty Free) entry into the U.S. is suspended for all countries.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
The U.S. has had a de minimis threshold of $800 since 2016, meaning shipments valued at or below that amount could enter duty-free. However, this exemption is being eliminated, meaning all international purchases, regardless of value, will be subject to duties and taxes as of August 29, 2025.
For questions regarding orders, please contact mandi@benincasadesign.com
Inspired by the typical colours and decorations of Italian culture, each mini maiolica tile is shaped from clay and painted completely freehand without the use of prints or decals; they are 100% handcrafted by me.
MATERIALS + SPECS:
Maiolica Tile: White Polymer Clay + Water-based Acrylic paint (0.5" x 0.5")
16" Necklace Chain: 14k/18k gold plating over 925 Sterling Silver, made in Italy. Tarnish resistant, hypoallergenic, nickel-free.
*Due to their handcrafted nature, no two tiles will be identical
Jewelry Care:
Be gentle with your handcrafted jewelry - keep away from rough surfaces to prevent scratching. Keep away from chemicals such as hairsprays, perfumes, deodorants, chlorine or detergents as much as possible; buff the chain and pendant backing with soft cotton or microfiber cloth before keeping it in a jewelry box. Just to be safe do not wear in the pool or while playing sports - salt / chlorinated water and sweat can corrode or damage the glaze on the hand painted tile. Do not expose to excessive heat or sun.
*Excluded from discounts
PLEASE CONTINUE TO ANTICIPATE COVID-19 RELATED DELIVERY DELAYS. Couriers have been operating at record volumes. Please anticipate potential delays, as I have no control over the delivery speed once the package is out of my hands. If you are in a rush, please do NOT select the standard shipping option at checkout, and contact me prior to ordering to confirm expedited options.
Processing Time = the time between when your order is placed and when the order is fulfilled. Orders that require shipping are considered fulfilled once the order is handed over to a shipping carrier service.
Current Processing Times:
In stock, ready-to-ship: 1-3 business days
Custom Made-to-Order: 7-10 business days
*Processing time excludes weekends & holidays. Business Day #1 begins the day after your order is placed.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!