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NOVICA

Overview

NOVICA has a rating of 3.38 stars from 56 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with NOVICA most frequently mention customer service. NOVICA ranks 122nd among Home Decor sites.

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  • Value
    19
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    18
  • Returns
    9
  • Quality
    18
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  • after the customer service rep said they would pay shipping, they deducted $4.95 from my refund.
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Top Positive Review

“Great customer service experience”

Josie O.
1/21/24

I had purchased 3- sweaters from Novica. Unfortunately, 2 of the 3 sweaters was never received. I called and explained the situation and their customer service department rep was very nice and immediately initiated my refund. I did receive the 3rd sweater but returned that as well with a full refund. The sweater was very nice but the gifted to person did not care for it. Overall good experience.

Top Critical Review

“OVER PRICED!HORRIBLE CUSTOMRSERVICE!”

Alexa F.
5/5/23

BAD EXPERIENCE!The item is much smaller and lighter than their pictures and not even close to match the item description. Item is over priced and nothing is ship from India as they claimed!Customer service never response to your emails to help return. Do not waste your money and time on NOVICA! You can spend 1/3 of money to get exactly same thing online. GARBAGE!GOING TO FILE A DISPUTE WITH PAYPAL.

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Thumbnail of user carolw1979
1 review
3 helpful votes
January 7th, 2023

I love being abe to shop for authentic artisan crafts. I also belong to KIVA, the non-profit organization that gives loans to help these craftspeople buy supplies. This is a win win! We received shawls from Peru that are exquisite and well made. We've been to Peru and I know that these talented people can use every penny that their crafts bring in. I'm tired of shopping at stores that all carry the same weary goods, and at Novica I've found the perfect place to to spend my money!

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Women's shawl, Men's shawl

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Thumbnail of user ajll
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 28th, 2023

I have a beautiful quality made tabletop chest from NOVICA. I experienced a problem and contacted NOVICA. I received excellent customer service from NOVICA's customer relations from the very beginning of my request, and the issue was resolved.
It's rare to receive this kind of stellar service from online e-commerce businesses, but NOVICA went above and beyond. I highly recommend shopping NOVICA.

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The item was a gift. Tabletop ornate chest

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Thumbnail of user madim10
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 23rd, 2022

Honestly this company deserves way more attention than it gets. Their jewelry is handmade and I've never once had a problem with staining they still shine like the day I got them. The post cards are the best part!

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I’m telling you, you want affordable yet GORGEOUS jewelry, NOVICA is the best bet!

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Thumbnail of user alexaf43
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 5th, 2023

BAD EXPERIENCE!The item is much smaller and lighter than their pictures and not even close to match the item description. Item is over priced and nothing is ship from India as they claimed!Customer service never response to your emails to help return. Do not waste your money and time on NOVICA! You can spend 1/3 of money to get exactly same thing online. GARBAGE!GOING TO FILE A DISPUTE WITH PAYPAL.

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Horrible experience with the item, shipping and customer service!!!!!Most of all, the quality is bad and the item is over priced!!!!!!The necklace doesn't match the listing description!! I contacted the customer service to return but they never reply!!!!

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necklace

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Thumbnail of user andrewg1766
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 6th, 2023

I recently made a purchase from NOVICA, a bracelet, for my daughter. It was list by UPS apparently and NOVICA customer service sentva replacement, and even reimbursed shipping costs. The bracelet is beautiful, the craftmanship excellent, and I could nit be more pleased with the company and the product. U highly recommend them to everyone.

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jewelry

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Thumbnail of user theresab1074
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 19th, 2023

Bought a ring 4 months ago. The ring already broke. The company refused to replace it. Don't waste your money!

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Thumbnail of user andreas1354
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 25th, 2021

Is Novice perfect in every way? Probably not. Reading critical reviews made me think: No business is absolutely flawless in all eyes. My focus in using the service was on the artisanship that made an exquisite pitcher from recycled glass. I watched video of artisans at work, and reflected that any opportunity that offers artisans a way of life they choose, and which is honorable in their own estimation is gold to the soul.

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The glass pitcher picture din review. Also impressive was eco-friendly packaging.

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Thumbnail of user hiromih2
1 review
4 helpful votes
November 7th, 2022

This site confuses me. I used to order from them over a decade ago and their prices were reasonable. Now the retail pricing is almost double than other shops, same product! For example the Putumayo CD products are NOT $72 suggested retail price. That's quite the exaggeration. Even if the prices for handmade artisan products are super high, I truly hope that the artist gets most of the money and not getting ripped off by Novica.

Thumbnail of user bethw546
1 review
6 helpful votes
June 24th, 2022

Thin, bendable silver, loose stones, and- as others have noted about this company- very small product compared with the photographs. Deceptive advertising which never shows the jewelry worn by a model to scale the size of the item. Don't waste your time- or your money here. Highly over priced! I will not be returning.

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Thumbnail of user diannep106
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
September 29th, 2021
Verified purchase

I am very pleasantly surprised by the better than expected quality of the earrings I purchased. They are painstakingly and beautifully finished, you can tell they were made by an artist, not a sweatshop assembly line. The purchase process was easy, the delivery prompt, the packaging was nicely presented in a lovely gift like bag. I would absolutely purchase from them again.

Thumbnail of user janetj1088
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 1st, 2022

I have been shopping at Novica for years now; first learned of them through National Geographic. Knowing that every one of my purchases assists artists all over the world makes me feel so much better about spending money. Most of my purchases are gifts and every single one (there are dozens and dozens) has been so appreciated and enjoyed. I have never had one single problem in my orders, customer service or returns (only one, which was a blouse for me which did not fit because I did not read the full description). Great products, great service, great company!

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Thumbnail of user ls487
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
July 6th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ordered a beautiful wall cross, but it arrived looking much lighter color than the site pictures, unfinished, and with a notable uncolored part on the right arm. Very disappointing, especially for the money spent.

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Thumbnail of user robertl3422
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 25th, 2022

Great customer service, fast shipping, beautifully wrapped, items as described. Happy with purchase.

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Thumbnail of user katei38
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 10th, 2021
Verified purchase

An item I ordered was broken when I received it. I reported it immediately requesting an exchange and Laura responded promptly and placed the exchange order for me quickly, making the process painless and easy. I can't recommend Novica enough, both for their quality and quantity of items but also for their excellent customer service.

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Thumbnail of user pattid63
1 review
8 helpful votes
March 29th, 2020

I have purchased several items from Novica. Imagine my surprise when, while perusing their site today, I found not one, but TWO rings that I purchased at TJ Maxx for a fraction of their price! Is this a scam site?

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NOVICA C. – NOVICA Rep

Thank you for sharing your experience, Patti. While we do our best to help our artisans around the world build their businesses with different methods, including partnerships with other organizations that can bring visibility to their art and products, TJ MAXX is not one of those partners. It may be possible that our artist's original work is being replicated, which we have seen before. Additionally, all TJ MAXX operations were halted by March 19th. If this was purchased from a website purporting to be TJ MAXX, they might be misrepresenting both our artisan's work and TJ MAXX. Thank you for sharing what you have found. If possible, could you share the website with us so we can investigate this potential fraud further? I would also be happy to help you with any support needs for orders related to Novica. Please e-mail me at service@novica.com attn: Robbie.

Regards,

Robbie
NOVICA Customer Care
service@novica.com
877-266-8422

Thumbnail of user sharliem
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 15th, 2021

Angelina Roquel, you are a wonderful and creative artist! The necklace I purchase is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! This is a gift for a very Dear Friend's Birthday that I have enjoyed her for over 50 years, Thank you! NOVICA, ordering easy, paying easy, shipping and packaging OUTSTANDING! Great experience.
Blessings, Sharlie Morel

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Thumbnail of user elainem745
1 review
4 helpful votes
October 20th, 2022

Wow. The prces have doubled now:-(. They told me most are sipped from USA warehouse and not the cute countries they claim. Staff seldom respond, then Managers also do not resond. An issue then festers and we get angry. Don't want repeat Customers, I guess. A few items were perfect, unique and special. A few had quality problems, like not even close to the photo and not good quality, hassle and ignored for refunds/returns. Just be very careful and know it is high-rick here.
Also so tired of thwir email. I LOVE most of their items, but far too expensive now. Can't afford gifts there either. I still want the email, but they send THREE TIMES each week, at minimum. Makes me mad, not want to shop there. Try for MAYBE once a week?! I just deleted about 50 email from them from the last few months.

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Photos for half of my purchases do NOT look like that once they arrive. A HUGE hassle to return/refund and even the Managers have not responded for months at at time. Unique, but might not be worth the hassle again. STILL waiting for my refund for broken one and way off colors.

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Thumbnail of user amym650
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
April 5th, 2019

I only shop the finest & this tops the list. They make it accurate, special, quick & easy & the jewelry always out-shines its online photo. Go for the bracelets ~ it'll make your day! Their clothing's top quality ~~ A+++ & they'll have my business forever... they've earned it!

Thumbnail of user julias199
1 review
19 helpful votes
May 9th, 2019

I ordered a ring that was supposed to be sterling silver, it was even stamped. 925, but it turned my finger green within 3 days of wear. Then I returned it- after the customer service rep said they would pay shipping, they deducted $4.95 from my refund. The place I shipped to was in the same zip code that I work in and so I felt like a chump that was all excited that my "items were being shipped from Bali" so it took a few weeks to get in the first place... I am now seriously doubtful of their entire business model.

Thumbnail of user andym124
NOVICA C. – NOVICA Rep

Dear Julia,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and I am terribly sorry to hear about your experience. Please reach out to me via email at service@novica.com so that I can correct your issue (please use ATTN: ROBBIE in the subject line).

Again, I apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused, and I look forward to hearing from you soon so that we may resolve your issue.

Best Regards,

Robbie
NOVICA Customer Care
service@novica.com
877-266-8422

Thumbnail of user jamess1893
1 review
21 helpful votes
August 29th, 2019

Novica is not customer friendly, they want your money and that is it. I would keep a safe distance with these people. Not to be trusted and they surely don't care about anyone in Africa or Central and South America. Cheap labor and CEO prices the American way. The rich get richer.

Thumbnail of user paigeh38
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
September 19th, 2019

I started shopping here about a year or two ago. I'm hooked! I love being able to read the artisans stories and know where my money from each purchase is going to. I don't have a huge budget but I shop the sales and find some incredible items! Highly recommend as a gift as well! Last month I gave my aunt who is battling cancer a bracelet from a artisan who had battled cancer in the past. It was so much more meaningful that anything else! Keep up the great work NOVICA!

Thumbnail of user hollym278
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 18th, 2020

I can't say how happy I am with the items I have purchased. They are my new favorite go to company. The quality and service is wonderful and they keep you updated on the shipping date and status of order. I don't write many reviews, but more than happy to recommend them.

Thumbnail of user josieo28
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 21st, 2024

I had purchased 3- sweaters from Novica. Unfortunately, 2 of the 3 sweaters was never received. I called and explained the situation and their customer service department rep was very nice and immediately initiated my refund. I did receive the 3rd sweater but returned that as well with a full refund. The sweater was very nice but the gifted to person did not care for it. Overall good experience.

Thumbnail of user georgiaj17
3 reviews
12 helpful votes
December 3rd, 2018

Do you just wake up and think, I must have a beautiful shawl from India today! And I would like to support silversmiths in countries with struggling economies like Peru! Here is your opportunity to enjoy the handiwork of designers, jewelers, and painters from around the world -- from Navajo America to West Africa to Asia to South America. I have enjoyed every purchase, which are beautifully presented in gift wrap or silk bags -- just perfect gifts.

Thumbnail of user nancyg96
1 review
21 helpful votes
March 12th, 2017

I saw a blouse last night and put it in my cart. I went to bed and looked at the website today and was going to buy it but the blouse was gone. I found it again and the price went from $27.48 (approx) to $48.00 in less than 24 hours. What is with that? It makes me wonder... Needless to say I did not buy it. I think this website is a bunch of swindlers playing on yuppie sensibilities. I want to help artists too, but I am not stupid.

Thumbnail of user andym124
NOVICA C. – NOVICA Rep

Greetings Nancy,

I am sorry to hear you were unpleasantly surprised by the price change. We run sales fairly often, so it is possible that the sale price might have changed. That being said, we are more than happy to honor our sale price. All you have to do is give us a call at 877-266-8422 or shoot us an email at service@novica.com and we will be happy to get the sale price on the blouse you were looking at.

Thank you for your comments and we hope to hear from you soon!

Best Regards,

Aaron
NOVICA Customer Care
877-266-8422

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Novica unites you with more than 2,000 extraordinary master artists around the world. Read about their lives, explore their fascinating cultures, and select from more than 30,000 handcrafted works of art.

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NOVICA C.

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