By the Trusted Jewelries team · Published Nov 2, 2026 · Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Facts checked Nov 2, 2026 · How we check stores
69Trust Score
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Is Kendra Scott legit? Our verdict

An Austin jewelry brand founded by Kendra Scott in 2002 — free returns by mail within 30 days, Afterpay, Affirm and Klarna, IGI certificates for lab-grown diamonds from half a carat and a one-year guarantee against defects, but its fashion jewelry is plated brass whose plating wear isn't covered, we found no resizing or free cleaning, and the BBB rates it F for unanswered complaints.

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Best for

  • Gift buyers who want free returns by mail within 30 days and a choice of pay-later plans1,2
  • Shoppers who want lab-grown diamonds with an IGI certificate from 0.50 carats up3

Not ideal for

  • Anyone who expects plated jewelry to be covered when the plating wears off4
  • Buyers who will need a ring resized after the purchase1,4,5,6

The bottom line. Kendra Scott launched her jewelry line in 2002 with $500, and her company still operates out of Austin, Texas7; the site names Kendra Scott, LLC as the seller and gives a legal address in Austin1,6. Online orders can be returned by mail within 30 days for a full refund, with a free prepaid label1, and you can pay with cards, PayPal, Afterpay, Affirm or Klarna2,4. Its lab-grown diamonds of 0.50 carats and above are certified by IGI3, and all its jewelry gets a one-year Confidence Guarantee against manufacturing defects4. It lands in the ‘mostly reliable’ range rather than higher because that guarantee doesn’t cover plating wear or tarnish4 on fashion jewelry that is gold- or rhodium-plated brass4, we found no resizing or free cleaning service1,4,5,6, marked-down pieces are final sale1, and shipping insurance isn’t promised1,4,6. Its flagship store in Austin is rated 4.5 on Google from 548 reviews8, but Trustpilot shows 2 out of 5 from 119 reviews9, and the BBB rates it F for not responding to complaints10.

What we like

  • Free return shipping, and 30 days to return an online order by mail for a full refund to your original payment1
  • Lab-grown diamonds rated H+ color and VS+ clarity, with an IGI certificate from 0.50 carats up3
  • A one-year Confidence Guarantee against manufacturing defects on all its jewelry, plus one free repair of a fine-jewelry piece in its first year, even after an accident4,6
  • Stones are named plainly: glass, CZ, dyed jade, undyed turquoise, coated drusy and lab-grown opal11,12,13,14,15,16
  • Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna and PayPal, plus major cards2,4
  • A named company, Kendra Scott, LLC, with an Austin address, phone, email and chat1,6
  • Free standard shipping on orders of $85 or more1

Watch out for

  • Its fashion jewelry is gold- or rhodium-plated brass, and plating wear and tarnish aren’t covered by the guarantee4
  • No resizing service, and no free cleaning or re-plating, on the pages we read1,4,5,6
  • Engraved, Color Bar and permanently marked-down pieces are final sale; an online order taken back to a store gets only an exchange or store credit1
  • Orders can’t be changed or cancelled once placed6
  • Shipping insurance and a signature aren’t promised, and delivery problems must be reported within 30 days of purchase1,4,6
  • BBB rating F for not responding to complaints; Trustpilot 2 out of 5 from 119 reviews9,10
How we checked Kendra Scott. On Nov 2, 2026 we read 27 pages of Kendra Scott’s website — policies, FAQ, terms, warranty and contact pages — plus 32 product pages, and saved a copy of each. All 103 facts in this review come from those copies or from the other sources listed at the end, and each one was checked against its saved source before publishing. We also looked at the domain registration record, Trustpilot, BBB and Reddit.
On this pageAt a glanceTrust Score breakdownWho is behind Kendra ScottHow to reach Kendra ScottReturns & exchangesShipping & deliveryWarranty & aftercareWhat Kendra Scott sells & what it costsPayment & financingWhat customers sayKendra Scott FAQUpdate historySources

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Kendra Scott policies at a glance

Return window30 days from receipt, by mail; holiday purchases (Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027) can go back to a store until Jan 31, 20271
Return shippingFree prepaid label; returned to a store, an online order gets an exchange or store credit only1
Can't be returnedEngraved and Color Bar pieces, Birthday Discount purchases, gift cards, branded merchandise, curated items, permanently discounted or marked-down items1,14
RefundFull refund to the original payment for mail returns; up to 5 business days (the FAQ says up to 15); shipping charges not refunded1,4
WarrantyOne year against manufacturing defects; plating wear, tarnish, accidents and loss not covered; one free repair of fine jewelry in the first year4,6
ResizingNot offered on the pages we read1,4,5,6
ShippingStandard free over $85 (2–4 business days); free 2-day on fine jewelry; insurance and signature not promised1,4,6,17
FinancingAfterpay, Affirm, Klarna, PayPal2
PaymentVisa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, Cash App, Apple Pay4
Company named on the siteYes: Kendra Scott, LLC, Austin, Texas1,6

How Kendra Scott scores

Identity & transparency
20 / 20
Legal address in Austin, Texas; Phone, email and chat; Domain registered in 2001; Kendra Scott, LLC named as the seller; Founder Kendra Scott named on the site
Purchase protection
18 / 25
30 days from receipt; Free prepaid return label; Full refund for mail returns, no restocking fee; Same 30 days everywhere; processing time 5 or 15 business days depending on the page; Engraved, custom and marked-down pieces are final sale; Free over $85; insured delivery and signature not promised; Report problems to the store within 30 days; no outcome promised
Warranty & aftercare
6 / 15
One year against manufacturing defects; One free repair of fine jewelry in its first year; no cleaning or re-plating; Sells rings; no resizing service found; Typical exclusions: wear (including plating), accidents, loss
Product transparency
11 / 15
Lab-grown diamonds from 0.50 ct certified by IGI; natural diamonds are small stones with carat weight and quality; Gold karat without alloy; plating thickness given for vermeil only; Lab-grown, glass, CZ, dyed and coated stones named; No appraisal mentioned; Kimberley Process; RJC-certified suppliers preferred
Payment safety
7 / 7
Cards and PayPal; Most products cost under $100 (Afterpay, Affirm and Klarna are offered) (doesn't apply); Adyen
Reputation
5 / 15
2 out of 5 from 119 reviews; Flagship store in Austin: 4.5 from 548 reviews; F, for not responding to complaints; Recurring complaints about tarnish, unanswered service and delivery dates

Not scored because they don't apply to Kendra Scott: installments. The other 97 points are scaled to 100 (67 of 97). We are still checking Kendra Scott on Trustpilot and the BBB; the score will be updated when that's done.

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Who is behind Kendra Scott

Kendra Scott launched her eponymous jewelry line in 2002 with $500, three months after her first son was born, and her company still operates out of Austin, Texas7. The site names Kendra Scott, LLC as the seller of online orders1 and gives 3800 North Lamar Blvd., Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78756 as its address for legal notices6; its terms of sale include an arbitration clause and a class-action waiver6. Forbes says Kendra Scott holds a majority stake in the company18, and the private equity firm Berkshire Partners acquired a significant stake in 201719. A press release names Chris Blakeslee as chief executive, with Kendra Scott staying on as executive chairwoman20.

The kendrascott.com domain dates from March 200121. Kendra Scott says it sells only through its own site, its stores and authorized retailers, and asks shoppers to report knockoffs to [email protected]6; its FAQ lists Nordstrom, Zappos, ‘Zappos @ Amazon’ and ‘Jewelry Pro @ Amazon’ among its authorized online partners4. International orders ship through Global-e to more than 175 countries6. The brand says it has donated $65M to causes, and Kendra Scott launched the Kendra Scott Foundation in 20237.

All details we checked
FounderKendra Scott, who started the line in 2002 with $5007
Based inAustin, Texas7
Who sells to youKendra Scott, LLC1
Legal address3800 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 400, Austin, Texas 787566
DisputesTerms of sale include an arbitration clause and a class-action waiver6
OwnersKendra Scott holds a majority stake (Forbes)18
Outside investorBerkshire Partners took a significant stake in 201719
Chief executiveChris Blakeslee (press release; not named on kendrascott.com); Kendra Scott stays executive chairwoman20
Domain registeredMarch 8, 200121
Where it sellsIts own site and stores, plus authorized retailers; counterfeit reports to [email protected]6
Authorized online partnersInclude Nordstrom, Zappos and two Amazon storefronts ('Zappos @ Amazon', 'Jewelry Pro @ Amazon')4
International ordersThrough Global-e, to more than 175 countries6
GivingSays it has donated $65M; the Kendra Scott Foundation was set up in 20237

How to reach Kendra Scott

Customer service answers at 866-677-7023 from 8am to 5pm Central time on weekdays and from 12pm to 5pm on weekends1, by email at [email protected]1 and by chat1. Once placed, an order can’t be changed or cancelled6: the FAQ explains that the team starts processing orders as soon as they are submitted4.

All details we checked
Phone(866) 677-7023; weekdays 8am–5pm CT, weekends 12pm–5pm CT1
Email[email protected]1
ChatLive chat with Customer Service1
Cancelling or changing an orderNot possible once placed6
FAQ on changesOrders are processed at once, so items, address and cancellation can't be changed4

Returns & exchanges

Online orders can be returned by mail within 30 days of receipt for a full refund to the original payment method, unworn and unused, in the original packaging with tags on1. Return shipping is free with a prepaid label from kendrascott.com/returns1. You can also take an online order to a Kendra Scott store, but there it can only be exchanged or turned into store credit1. Holiday purchases made between November 1 and January 1 can be returned to a store until January 311.

Engraved pieces, custom pieces from the Color Bar, Birthday Discount purchases, gift cards, branded merchandise, curated items and permanently discounted or marked-down merchandise are final sale1, and sale product pages are marked final sale too14. We found no restocking fee1,4,6, but shipping charges are never refunded1. The returns page says a return is processed within up to 5 business days of arriving, while the FAQ allows up to 151,4. Pieces bought in a Kendra Scott store can be returned to your nearest store within 30 days, with proof of purchase, for a full refund4.

Mail it back for your money
An online order taken back to a Kendra Scott store can only be exchanged or turned into store credit1. To get a refund to your card, send it back by mail within 30 days with the free label1.

Check Kendra Scott’s current return policy on kendrascott.com ↗

All details we checked
Return window30 days from receipt, by mail, unworn and unused, for a full refund to the original payment1
ConditionOriginal packaging with tags on1
Return postageFree: a prepaid, pre-addressed label from kendrascott.com/returns1
Returning an online order to a storeExchange or store credit only, within 30 days1
Holiday purchasesBought November 1, 2026 – January 1, 2027: returnable to a store until January 31, 20271
Final saleEngraved pieces, Color Bar custom pieces, Birthday Discount purchases, gift cards, branded merchandise, curated items, and permanently discounted or marked-down merchandise1
Sale product pages'Final Sale. No returns or exchanges.'14
Restocking feeNone mentioned1,4,6
Original shippingNot refunded1
Processing (returns page)Up to 5 business days after the return arrives1
Processing (FAQ)Up to 15 business days4
In-store purchases30 days with proof of purchase, for a full refund4

Shipping & delivery

Standard shipping is free on orders of $85 or more and arrives 2–4 business days after processing1, which takes 1–2 business days1; Two-Day and Next-Day options are offered too1, and fine jewelry pages offer free 2-day shipping17. Orders go by UPS, DHL, FedEx or Veho1, and orders to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico don’t get free standard shipping1.

The terms make the buyer responsible for any ‘transport, packaging, freight, and/or insurance’ charges shown at checkout6, but none of the pages we read promises that parcels are insured or signed for1,4,6. Problems with shipping or delivery have to be reported to [email protected] within 30 days of purchase, and the store doesn’t say what it does then1; damage in transit must be reported within five days of delivery6.

International orders don’t get free shipping or free returns6; Canadian shoppers get duties and taxes refunded when they return an order1.

Check Kendra Scott’s current shipping options on kendrascott.com ↗

All details we checked
Free shippingStandard shipping free on orders of $85 or more1
Processing1–2 business days for standard orders1
Faster optionsTwo-Day and Next-Day1
Fine jewelryProduct pages offer free 2-day shipping17
CarriersUPS, DHL, FedEx or Veho1
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto RicoNot eligible for free standard shipping1
InsuranceTerms say the buyer pays for 'transport, packaging, freight, and/or insurance' as shown at checkout; no promise that parcels are insured6
Insured delivery or signatureNot promised on the pages we read1,4,6
Delivery problemsReport to [email protected] within 30 days of purchase; no outcome promised1
Damaged in transitReport within 5 days of delivery6
International ordersNo free shipping or free returns6
CanadaDuties and taxes refunded on returns1

Warranty & aftercare

Kendra Scott’s one-year Confidence Guarantee covers manufacturing defects in all jewelry bought from its stores, its site or authorized US resellers4: loose, missing or misaligned stones, and clasps, chains or closures that break because of a manufacturing issue4. Kendra Scott evaluates the piece and repairs or replaces it, with proof of purchase4, and decides at its own discretion what counts as a defect4. Normal wear — including plating wear, scratches and tarnish — misuse, accidents, water and chemicals, and lost or stolen items aren’t covered4. To claim, you contact the store you bought from or email [email protected]4; after the 30-day return window, a piece can only be reviewed under this guarantee4. Watches have a two-year warranty6.

Fine jewelry gets one free repair in its first year, and the terms say it covers damage of any cause, including accidents, except loss or theft6. After the first year, repairs may be available for a fee5, and repairs are offered only for fine jewelry bought and shipped in the US4. If you lose one earring of a pair, its stores sell you a new pair of the same style and color at half price, as long as it’s in stock, though not for fine jewelry4. We found no resizing service and no free cleaning or re-plating1,4,5,6; the care pages suggest a polishing cloth and its own Sparkle + Shine cleaner5.

Plating wear isn't a defect
Kendra Scott’s FAQ says its fashion jewelry is 14k gold or rhodium plated over brass and that the plating can fade with continuous wear4. The guarantee excludes normal wear, including plating wear and tarnish4, so a piece whose plating wears off in everyday use isn’t covered.

Check Kendra Scott’s current warranty terms on kendrascott.com ↗

All details we checked
Confidence GuaranteeOne year against manufacturing defects, all jewelry bought from Kendra Scott or authorized US resellers4
CoveredLoose, missing or misaligned stones; broken clasps, chains or closures from a manufacturing issue4
What happensKendra Scott evaluates the piece and repairs or replaces it; proof of purchase needed4
Who decidesKendra Scott, at its discretion4
Not coveredNormal wear incl. plating wear and tarnish; misuse, accidents, chemicals or water; lost or stolen items4
How to claimContact the store of purchase or email [email protected]4
After 30 daysNo return or refund; a piece can still be reviewed under the guarantee4
WatchesTwo years6
Fine jewelry repairOne free repair of a 14k gold piece in the first year, for damage of any cause except loss or theft6
Fine jewelry repair (care page)One complimentary repair in the first year; after that, repairs may be available for a fee5
Repairs offeredOnly for fine jewelry bought and shipped in the US4
After deliveryNot responsible for jewelry lost or damaged after delivery has been accepted5
Lost earringHalf Earring Exchange in its stores: a new pair at half price (not for fine jewelry)4
ResizingNot offered on the pages we read1,4,5,6
Cleaning or re-platingNo free cleaning or re-plating service found1,4,5,6
Care adviceA polishing cloth for silver; its own Sparkle + Shine cleaner for fine jewelry5

What Kendra Scott sells & what it costs

Kendra Scott’s product sitemap lists 4,922 product URLs12. In the product pages our sampler read, the median price was $69.97 for earrings, $85 for necklaces and $122.47 for bracelets12.

Fashion jewelry is 14k gold or rhodium plated over brass4, and product pages name the plating, such as ’14k Yellow Gold Over Brass’, but not its thickness11,22,23. Kendra Scott also sells sterling silver4, vermeil that is sterling silver plated with just over 2.5 microns of 18k gold4, the 14k gold-filled Kendra Scott Ever line24, and fine jewelry in 14k gold, described by karat and color17.

Its lab-grown diamonds are rated H+ color and VS+ clarity, and those of 0.50 carats and above are certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI)3; a 1 ct lab-grown Custom Elisa pendant, for example, costs $2,500 and is listed as H, VS3. Lab-grown stones say ‘Lab Grown’ in their names and ‘White Lab Diamond’ in their details3, and the custom-cut Elisa lab-grown diamonds are SCS Certified Sustainability Rated3. Natural diamonds come with the store’s own carat weight and quality, such as 2 carats, H, SI on an eternity band25, and we found no lab report or appraisal for them1,3,4,5,6,17,25,26.

Other stones are named for what they are: cat’s eye is described as glass11, cubic zirconia appears as ‘CZ’ or ‘Crystal’12, maroon jade as ‘genuine jade dyed’13, turquoise as ‘genuine and undyed’14, drusy colors as a plating that coats the stone15, and Kyocera opal as lab-grown opal16. Magnesite pieces carry names such as ‘Variegated Turquoise Magnesite’12.

Kendra Scott requires its diamonds to be sourced in compliance with the Kimberley Process and prefers suppliers certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council17,27.

All details we checked
Catalog4,922 product URLs in its product sitemap12
Prices (our sample of product pages)Median $69.97 for earrings, $85 for necklaces, $122.47 for bracelets12
Fashion jewelry14k gold or rhodium plating over brass; plating can fade with wear4
On product pages'14k Yellow Gold Over Brass'; no plating thickness22
Plating thickness (fashion jewelry)Not given on the product pages we read11,22,23
Sterling silverA sterling silver collection4
VermeilSterling silver plated with just over 2.5 microns of 18k gold4
Kendra Scott Ever14k gold-filled line24
Fine jewelry14k gold, by karat and color (alloy not given)17
Lab-grown diamondsH+ color, VS+ clarity; stones of 0.50 ct and above certified by IGI3
Example1 ct lab-grown Custom Elisa pendant, $2,500, H, VS3
Lab-grown labeling'Lab Grown' in names, 'White Lab Diamond' in details3
Custom-cut lab diamondsSCS Certified Sustainability Rated3
Natural diamondsTotal carat weight and color/clarity from the store (2 ct eternity band: H, SI)25
Report for natural diamondsNone mentioned on natural-diamond pages17,25
AppraisalNot mentioned1,3,4,5,6,17,25,26
Cat's EyeNamed as glass11
Cubic zirconiaNamed 'CZ' or 'Crystal'12
Jade'Genuine jade dyed a deep, moody maroon'13
Turquoise'Genuine Turquoise', 'genuine and undyed'14
DrusyColors come from a plating that coats the stone15
OpalKyocera opal, shown as 'Ocean Lab Grown Opal'16
MagnesiteSold as e.g. 'Variegated Turquoise Magnesite' (material: magnesite)12
Diamond sourcingKimberley Process on product pages and in its supply-chain disclosure; RJC-certified suppliers preferred27
On product pages'Our diamonds are conflict-free in compliance with the Kimberley Process'17

Payment & financing

You can pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express, one card per order4, or with PayPal, Afterpay, Affirm or Klarna, which split the price into installments2; the FAQ also mentions Cash App and Apple Pay, though not for preorders4. Payments go through Adyen, and the store runs on Demandware (Salesforce Commerce Cloud), as its page code shows24.

All details we checked
CardsVisa, MasterCard, American Express; one card per order4
Pay over timeAfterpay, Affirm, Klarna and PayPal2
Other methodsPayPal, Affirm, Afterpay, Cash App and Apple Pay (not for preorders)4
CheckoutPayments run through Adyen on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (seen in the page code)24

What customers say

Kendra Scott’s flagship store at 1701 S Congress Ave in Austin is rated 4.5 on Google from 548 reviews8, and that’s the rating we score; its store at 126 Spring St in New York is rated 4.2 from 5928. Ratings of the brand as a whole are lower: Trustpilot shows 2 out of 5 from 119 reviews9, Yelp averages 3.4 across 1,580 reviews29, and PissedConsumer 2.3 from 8430. The BBB profile for its headquarters and company-owned stores is rated F for failing to respond to 34 complaints10,31. We’re still checking Trustpilot and the BBB by hand.

The complaints we found are mostly about how pieces wear and how complaints are handled. On Reddit, one owner says a $750 14k gold diamond necklace began to change color within 7 months32, another describes ‘terrible quality and terrible customer service’ and says they are refusing to do anything about it33, and a third says the gold-plated brass ‘tarnishes fast’34; a Birdeye review of its Charlotte store calls the jewelry cheap and says it ‘tarnishes and peels’35. On the BBB, a reviewer says an order was never processed and nobody answered by phone, email or chat36, and a Trustpilot reviewer says Kendra Scott uses a delivery company called Veho and that ‘they lie about the delivery dates’37.

All details we checked
Google (flagship, South Congress, Austin)4.5 from 548 reviews8
Google (SoHo store, New York)4.2 from 59 reviews28
Trustpilot2 out of 5 from 119 reviews9
Yelp (all locations)3.4 from 1,580 reviews29
PissedConsumer2.3 from 84 reviews30
BBBF, for failing to respond to 34 complaints (headquarters profile)10
BBB profile scopeCovers the headquarters and corporate-owned stores31
Reddit, r/KendraScottA $750 14k gold diamond necklace changing color within 7 months32
Reddit, r/KendraScott'Terrible quality and terrible customer service. They are refusing to do anything about it'33
Reddit, r/jewelryGold-plated brass that tarnishes fast34
Birdeye (Charlotte store)'cheap jewelry that tarnishes and peels'35
BBB reviewAn order never processed; no answer by phone, email or chat36
Trustpilot reviewComplaint about Veho, its delivery company, and delivery dates37

Official social profiles

Linked from Kendra Scott’s own website, so these are the brand’s real accounts.

Alternatives to Kendra Scott

  • TOUS — Silver, vermeil and 18k gold jewelry with a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects
  • Grown Brilliance — Lab-grown diamond jewelry with a free return label and a lifetime manufacturing-defect warranty
  • Mignon Faget — Sterling silver and 14k gold from New Orleans, with a free return label within 30 days

Kendra Scott FAQ

Is Kendra Scott legit?

Yes. It’s an Austin, Texas company founded by Kendra Scott in 2002, and its online orders are sold by Kendra Scott, LLC1,7. Returns by mail are free within 30 days1, and its jewelry has a one-year guarantee against defects4. Our score is held back by plated fashion jewelry whose wear isn’t covered4, no resizing or free cleaning1,4,5,6, and an F from the BBB for unanswered complaints10.

Who owns Kendra Scott?

Founder Kendra Scott holds a majority stake, according to Forbes18; the private equity firm Berkshire Partners acquired a significant stake in 201719. A press release names Chris Blakeslee as chief executive, with Kendra Scott remaining executive chairwoman20. The company that sells online orders is Kendra Scott, LLC1.

What is Kendra Scott's return policy?

You have 30 days from receipt to return an online order by mail, unworn and with its tags, for a full refund to your original payment, and the prepaid label is free1. Taken to a store, an online order gets only an exchange or store credit1, and store purchases need proof of purchase4. Engraved, Color Bar and permanently marked-down pieces are final sale1. After 30 days, a piece can only be reviewed under the one-year guarantee4.

Does Kendra Scott have a warranty?

Yes: a one-year Confidence Guarantee against manufacturing defects such as loose or missing stones and broken clasps or chains4. Tarnish and plating wear count as normal wear and aren’t covered, and neither are accidents or lost items4. To claim, contact the store you bought from or email [email protected], with proof of purchase4.

Is Kendra Scott jewelry real gold or silver?

Its fashion jewelry is 14k gold or rhodium plated over brass4. It also sells sterling silver4, vermeil that is sterling silver plated with just over 2.5 microns of 18k gold4, the 14k gold-filled Kendra Scott Ever line24, and fine jewelry in 14k gold17.

Does Kendra Scott jewelry tarnish, and can you wear it in the shower?

The plating on its fashion jewelry can fade with continuous wear4, and its FAQ advises taking gold-plated pieces off before you shower4. Its 14k gold and diamond fine jewelry is described as ‘poolside friendly’5, and the 14k gold-filled Kendra Scott Ever line is sold as water-, sweat- and tarnish-resistant38.

Does Kendra Scott clean or repair jewelry?

We found no free cleaning service on its site1,4,5,6; its care pages suggest a polishing cloth and its own Sparkle + Shine cleaner5. Repairs are offered only for fine jewelry: one free repair in the first year, and after that possibly for a fee4,5,6.

How long does Kendra Scott shipping take, and is it free?

Standard orders are processed in 1–2 business days and arrive 2–4 business days after shipping, and standard shipping is free on orders of $85 or more1. Two-Day and Next-Day shipping are offered too1; shipping charges are never refunded1.

Does Kendra Scott ship to Canada and other countries?

Yes: international orders go through Global-e to more than 175 countries6, and Canadian shoppers get duties and taxes refunded on returns1. International orders don’t get free shipping or free returns6.

Is Kendra Scott jewelry on Amazon real?

Kendra Scott says it sells only through its own site, its stores and authorized retailers, and its FAQ lists ‘Zappos @ Amazon’ and ‘Jewelry Pro @ Amazon’ among its authorized online partners4,6. It asks shoppers to report knockoffs to [email protected]6.

Where is Kendra Scott based?

In Austin, Texas: the company still operates there7, its legal address is 3800 North Lamar Blvd., Suite 4006, and its flagship store is at 1701 S Congress Ave8.

How we score stores

The Trust Score adds up 100 points across six areas: identity & transparency (20), purchase protection (25), warranty & aftercare (15), product transparency (15), payment safety (10), reputation (15). Every point is tied to a fact we can link to, and the rules are the same for every store. Read the full methodology.

90+ Excellent · 75–89 Trustworthy · 60–74 Mostly reliable · below 60 Proceed with caution. Ratings from other platforms are summarized in our own words with a link; we don’t copy reviews.

Update history

  • Nov 2, 2026 — First published, before our editor’s review. Every fact checked against kendrascott.com and the other sources listed below as they read that day.
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Researched and written by the Trusted Jewelries team. Every fact is checked against its source by our software. Our editor, Valentina Di Roberto, hasn’t reviewed this Trust Check yet; once that’s done, the editor’s name and the review date will appear here. Stores can’t pay for a review or a score. Found a mistake or a policy that has changed? Tell us and we’ll correct it.

Sources

All pages were read on Nov 2, 2026. Store policies change — check the store’s current terms before you buy.

  1. Kendra Scott — Shipping & Returns | Kendra Scott
  2. Kendra Scott — Buy Now, Pay Later | Kendra Scott
  3. Kendra Scott — product page: Lab Grown White Diamond Custom Elisa Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold | Kendra Scott
  4. Kendra Scott — Frequently Asked Questions | Kendra Scott
  5. Kendra Scott — Jewelry Care & Repair Policy
  6. Kendra Scott — Terms and Conditions of Web Purchases | Kendra Scott
  7. Kendra Scott — About Kendra Scott
  8. Google search: kendra scott flagship austin
  9. ca.trustpilot.com: Kendra Scott Reviews | Read Customer Service … — Google result snippet, Nov 2, 2026
  10. bbb.org: Kendra Scott | BBB Business Profile — Google result snippet, Nov 2, 2026
  11. Kendra Scott — product page: Elisa Gold Pendant Necklace in Cobalt Cat's Eye | Kendra Scott
  12. Kendra Scott's product sitemap and 32 product pages sampled from it
  13. Kendra Scott — product page: Grey Oxidized Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet in Maroon Jade | Kendra Scott
  14. Kendra Scott — product page: Davis 18k Gold Vermeil Small Stone Band Ring in Turquoise | Kendra Scott
  15. Kendra Scott — product page: Elisa Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace in Platinum Drusy | Kendra Scott
  16. Kendra Scott — product page: Framed Elisa Opal Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace in Ocean Kyocera Opal | Kendra Scott
  17. Kendra Scott — product page: Heart 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace in White Diamonds | Kendra Scott
  18. forbes.com: Kendra Scott — Google result snippet, Nov 2, 2026
  19. greenlight.com: Kendra Scott's net worth and entrepreneurial journey — Google result snippet, Nov 2, 2026
  20. prnewswire.com: Kendra Scott Announces Chris Blakeslee as CEO — Google result snippet, Nov 2, 2026
  21. Domain registration record (RDAP)
  22. Kendra Scott — product page: Elton Gold Cuff Bracelet in Ivory Mother Of Pearl | Kendra Scott
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