Shipping a pair of earrings to someone is a quick and easy process.
Whether the person is a friend, family member, sweetheart or client, it is important that they arrive intact and on time.
The process of domestic and international shipping are similar.
The biggest difference is the cost.
It is also advisable to add extra packing material and tape for overseas shipping.
When done properly, the earrings will arrive ready to wear the moment they are taken out of the package.
Materials The person shipping will need a box for the earrings if one was not provided.
Cellophane tape and scissors are needed for wrapping a gift.
A box slightly larger than the one holding the jewelry is ideal.
Soft filler made of eco-friendly or reusable materials is ideal to protect the earrings and their gift box.
Packing tape is necessary to seal the package before shipping.
It may also be used to attach the shipping label to the outer box.
Packing There are a number of things needed to complete the process.
The earrings should be attached to a small card and placed into a small gift box.
If they came in one, it should already be secure.
If not, wrap the earring card with tissue paper and set it on cotton or a soft lining inside the jewelry box.
The earrings should not slide around or bounce up and down.
The more movement they have, the more likely they are to bend or break.
Gifts If this is a present, the box should be gift wrapped in something to suit both the recipient's personality and the occasion.
A bow made of curling ribbon is easy to use and can be tied around the box or taped on top.
A pre-formed bow should not be larger than the gift itself.
If a card accompanies the gift, it should ideally be small enough to fit in the box without bending it.
If this is not possible, get a bigger box, bend the card without folding it, use a smaller card or mail it separately.
Ship It Once the gift box is ready to put inside the larger box, put some padding into the bottom.
Add filler all around the inside and on top of it, then place the card on top of the filler.
Close the box top.
Make sure it is secure and there is little movement.
Use an online shipping company to arrange and pay for shipping services.
Consider the amount of time needed to get there and whether or not the package should be insured, signed for or sent with express or priority preferences.
When everything is ready, seal the box with the packing tape.
Affix the label to the outside and put it in the pick-up location for door-to-door service.
Use tracking software provided through the online company to find out when the earrings are delivered.