Our Promise to You

 

Hours: 9am to 6pm PST M-F

Return / Cancellation Policy

We intend to do things right the first time!  If, however, you are not satisfied, let us know and give us the chance to make it right.  Our policy includes a 21 day satisfaction guarantee on all products, excluding shipping with a 20% Return / Cancellation Fee.  As these are customized products, refunds cannot be issued for items you have previously confirmed or approved (for example, Ring Head Size, Coat of Arms, Proof, etc.). 

 

Guaranteed Authentic Research

You will not find a more trusted heraldic organization on the Internet.  We have access to the largest global heraldic database, historical records, manuscripts and the world's top research analysts.

Our historical analysts perform their duties from records in the Old Country as well as from the US.  Every Coat of Arms we provide is supported by detailed, meticulous analysis of the name's origin, in some cases dating back to the 10th Century.  We call this detailed analysis the Family Name History, which is an elaborate way to say: Here's why we Guarantee Authenticity.  Every Family Name History has a written description of the Coat of Arms, the Crest and Motto if available.  Keep in mind, not all names have a Coat of Arms.  When our search states we have a name in our database this means we at least have a Name History for that name and usually a Coat of Arms.  On rare occasions, the Name History in our database may not be available in English - of course, we'll refund your money if you do not want the language in which it is available.  We will not make up a Coat of Arms that is not supported by this fundamental research.  Every Family Name History comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.    Note: Family Name Histories are not personal genealogies.

We research each Coat of Arms and Name History from a recognized reference source but it should be clearly understood that no direct genealogical connection is intended or implied.  Arms have been granted over the last centuries to countless thousands of individuals including possibly someone of your surname.  Clearly you would not use such a Coat of Arms, but there is no legal injunction against hanging up any armorial bearings for display only, for which purpose they are superbly fitted.

The Law of Arms

The Chief Herald, Dublin, Ireland, The Officer in Waiting (College of Arms), London, and the Lord Lyon King of Arms, Scotland, along with other Heraldic Colleges point out that the hand-painted Coat of Arms that we provide or mentioned have been granted to a person with the same family name or a variant.  We encourage you to display the Coat of Arms with family pride as a work of art; hand-painted by a heraldic artist.  In certain countries, laws of Heraldry are still enforced.  If you intend to display these Arms in public, please check with the appropriate governing bodies.

 

Shipping - Production Times

We will do our best to expedite the shipping  of your product in the most efficient way possible. Allow extra time for international orders.  All Customs and Duty to International customers are the sole responsibility of the recipient.  Customer agrees and gives approval to charge any Customs and Duties not paid by the customer as required to the original credit card used to place the order.

Please understand that, due to the painstaking hand craftsmanship we offer on some items, we may require more time to process your order.  Here is a general timeline for production of products:

  • 1 Day - Digital Coat of Arms where specified in the Product.
  • 7 Days - Rings (7 Days from Approval of Proof - Some Rings take longer.  See Rings page.)
  • 1-3 Weeks - Swords
  • 1-2 Weeks - Certain Glassware for example: Coffee Mugs, Beer Mugs, Tankards (call for details)
  • 6-10 Weeks - Most custom products unless otherwise noted
  • 10-12 Weeks - Research and Translations


Contact us

Historical Names and Heraldry
231 E. Alessandro Blvd STE A-379
Riverside, CA 92508
+1 951 677 1190