Blue Nile warranty for jewelry
The short version
Blue Nile doesn't cover everything, but keeps manufacturing defects covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 11 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Blue Nile's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageManufacturing defectsLifetime
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Fading
- Missing parts
- Scratches, dents and looks
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only; it can't be transferred.
- You pay to ship the jewelry to Blue Nile for inspection.
- Lost or chipped stones and normal wear are not covered.
- Free cleaning and prong tightening for as long as you own it.
How other brands compare for jewelry
- 1. Brilliant Earth47/100 · Full: 2 months
- 3. James Allen45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Jared45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Kay Jewelers45/100 · Full: None
- 6. Tiffany & Co.45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for jewelry.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 13 stores
- JCPenneyMost items60 days
- Nordstrom RackMost items40 days
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Dillard'sMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
- Saks Fifth AvenueMost items30 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for jewelry where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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