Q: Can I select an award from another year’s selection?
Your Human Resources contact will inform you of the levels that you may choose your award from.
Q: May I exchange the gift if I am not happy with it?
If a recipient is not fully satisfied, the gift may be returned for an exchange of an item of equal or lesser value within 30 days of receipt, provided the item has not been customized or altered. However, if the item is customized or altered in any way, an exchange will not be possible.
Q: Can I get a Birks gift certificate instead of one of the gift selections?
No. Gift certificates cannot be issued to replace a gift.
Q: Can I see the Birks items in a Birks store?
No. Most items chosen for the Service Award program are available exclusively through the recognition website and are not available for viewing in their stores.
Q: How do I measure sizes for a ring, bracelet or watch?
It is recommended that you go to your local jeweler for an accurate sizing. If this is not an option, you can find instructions on how to measure for a ring, bracelet or watch, on the "How to Order" tab of this Web site.
Q: Once I have made a selection and ordered, when will I receive my gift?
After you have placed your order, your Human Resource Department will compile all the selections and send the order on a pre-determined date. The order will be processed and coordinated by your HR contact. The average processing time is 4-6 weeks.
Q: If my watch bracelet does not fit, can I have it sized?
Yes. Please contact us immediately at the Client Services department at 1-877-550-8115, Monday to Friday between 6:00 AM and 12 AM EST and Saturdays between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST. A Client Services representative will email or mail you an RMA package in order for you to send your watch back to us for re-sizing. Please make sure to keep and enclose the additional links that would have been sent with your watch if the bracelet requires lengthening. For a leather strap watch, depending on the model, there may be an additional charge for a longer strap if needed.
Q: What do I do if there is a problem with my gift?
Please inform your Human Resources department to arrange for a repair or replacement, or you may contact the Client Service Department at 1-877-550-8115.
Please note that if the item is a watch, Birks' watches are entitled to a free battery replacement for the life of the watch.
Q: Can you adjust the length of pearl or gold necklaces and/or bracelets?
No. These items are standard in length as per the description in the catalogue. They cannot be adjusted to an individual's size.
For other questions following the ordering of your gift selection, please contact the Client Services department at 1-877-550-8115, or reach out directly to your Human Recourses Department.