Here are some of the questions customers ask all the time. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for here, feel free to contact us by email at: beadedmedicaljewelry@yahoo.com
Which do I need, a medical alert tag or charm?How do I choose the right size bracelet?How do I know what to put on my medical ID?How much can I engrave on medical alert tags and charms?Why is medical alert jewelry so critical?Who should be wearing medical alert jewelry?How do I know what size bracelet to order?What is your return policy?How do I order?How long does it take to get my jewelry?Which do I need, a medical alert tag or charm?
The choice is totally your own. If you like the look of the tags, you don’t have to use all four lines on both front and back — engrave what you need and leave the rest blank. If you like the charms, and can fit all the critical details for your particular health situation on the charm, that’s just fine.
We’ll be happy to work with you to find the right option for your unique needs.
How do I choose the right size bracelet?
That’s easy. Start by measuring your wrist with a soft tape measure and add one inch (1″) to your wrist size for the bracelet length.
If you are giving the bracelet as a gift, the following is a sizing chart to give you a general guideline on the size to order.
Child, 4 – 5 Years 6 inches
Child, 6 – 7 Years ….. 6.5 inches
Child, 8 – 12 Years … 6.75 inches
Adult – Petite 7 inches
Adult – Small… 7.25 inches
Adult – Medium.. 7.5 inches
Adult – Large … 7.75 inches
Adult – Extra Large 8 inches
How do I know what to put on my medical ID?
Typically your medical alert jewelry will have a tag or charm that contains some very specific information about you and your medical situation. Consider your own situation carefully, and talk with your doctor or other healthcare professional to review what you might want to include. Remember, this piece serves as a brief description of your most vital medical facts.
At the very least your tag should have your name, emergency contact information (phone number), and the medical condition, allergy or medications you are taking. (remember, space is limited, so summarize your information with short descriptive words). Any information that cannot go on your medical ID bracelets or necklaces can be written on a wallet or purse ID card. List only the medicines you wish to be engraved such as prescription medicine taken on a long term or daily basis (i.e. blood thinners, anticonvulsants for epilepsy). This will give medical personnel better guidance on how to initiate treatment and will lessen the chance of a drug interaction.
We advise you to engrave you name on the Medical ID. At least a first name is recommended. Patients with Alzheimer’s should engrave their name and address or contact information of a friend or family member in addition.
How much can I engrave on medical alert tags and charms?This varies according to the tag or charm you select.The small women’s tag measures 7/16” by 1 7/16” and you can engrave up to 4 lines on the front, 13 characters per line. On the back, you can engrave up to 4 lines with 19 characters per line. All of our bracelets are shown with a high polish stainless steel tag unless otherwise indicated. There is an additional charge if you want to substitute a sterling silver, gold-filled or solid gold tag.Why is medical alert jewelry so critical?
If there’s an emergency, and you can’t speak for yourself, a quality piece of medical alert jewelry tells the people caring for you all the key details they need to know. More than 95% of first responders say they look for some type of medical alert jewelry before they begin treating a patient.
Who should be wearing medical alert jewelry?
If you have an ongoing medical condition (like diabetes or heart disease), any drug, food or insect allergies, or are taking many prescription medications, you need to be wearing some type of medical alert jewelry.
We offer you a full list of conditions that that might warrant wearing medical ID jewelry on the Who Should Wear Medical Jewelry page on our site. If you haven’t seen this list, we invite you to take a look. Here’s a quick snapshot of the complete list: abnormal EKG, Alcoholism, Asthma, Bleeding Disorder, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Clotting Disorder, Dementia, Diabetes, Emphysema, Glaucoma, Hearing or Visual Impairment, Heart Valve Prosthesis, Hypertension, Leukemia, Lupus, Lymphomas, Mental Retardation, Myasthenia Gravis, Pacemaker, Renal Failure, Sickle Cell Anemia, Seizure Disorder and Stroke.
You should talk with your own health care team to ask if medical ID is right for you. Your own doctor is the best person to advise you on what you need and what should appear on it.
How do I know what size bracelet to order?
Measure your wrist with a soft tape measure, by wrapping the tape around your wrist so that it sits comfortably against your skin… not too tightly, not too loose. You might want to ask someone to help you be sure you get the tape straight. Once you have a measurement, add 1” to that number and order that size bracelet.
What is your return policy?
We want you to be completely satisfied with your medical or non medical jewelry, and we work hard to be sure you are. But sometimes things happen… something slips through, or you order something that just isn’t working out for you. So, if you’re unhappy with your purchase, for any reason, you can return your jewelry within 30 days of the purchase date.
Call us directly and we’ll be happy to offer you a replacement or a credit in the original form of your payment. Merchandise credits are also available.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on any engraved medical ID tags or charms because they are custom made for you, which means we’ll deduct the cost of the custom ID when calculating the amount of your refund.
If you need to send something back to us, the shipping cost is your responsibility. We’ll gladly repair any problems within 30 days of receiving your return.
How do I order?
When ordering online, you need to add the product you want to your shopping cart. You can add as many items as you need.After you finish shopping, you’ll be taken to the ‘enter your details’ page and complete the shipping and payment information. You will also be asked to make engraving selections for your medical ID tag or charm. You can pay for your order using major credit cards or PayPal.
How long does it take to get my jewelry?
If the jewelry is in stock, the order will go out in 48 hours. Since many of the pieces are custom made to your specifications, we ask that you allow us one week to create your piece and get your order ready to be shipped. Any custom engraved medical alert tags or charms must be ordered from the manufacturer, and will take 2 – 3 weeks for delivery. We cannot accept returns on any custom engraved jewelry.
Many of our Non Medical Jewelry pieces will ship in 48 hours. Any of the bracelets or watches can be made with a round or a heart shaped medical alert charm. If the charm is custom engraved, it will take 2 – 3 weeks to create your piece and sent it out to you.