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About This Business

John F. Allen provides wholesale crystal rhinestone beads and jewelry components, including semi-precious stones, machine-cut crystal components, and fashion jewelry chains. The company assists clients with their purchasing needs by offering a comprehensive selection of over 60,000 items from 38 product lines, encompassing rhinestones, cabochons, cameos, and more. The business provides services to commercial customers.

BBB Accredited Since: 10/8/2009

Years in Business: 137

Products and Services

Crystal Stones and Beads, Imitation Gemstones, Plastic Beads, Genuine Beads, Jewelry Findings, Chain, Acrylic Buttons, Acrylic Cabochons, Acrylic Faceted, Acrylic Faceted Stones, Acrylic Flat Backs, Acrylic Flats, Acrylic Point Backs, Acrylic Points, Acrylic Rivolis, Acrylic Sew-Ons, Acrylic Stones, Asfour Crystal, Aurora Crystal, Bicone Beads, Bone Beads, Brass Settings, Brass Sew-Ons, Button Covers, Button Cups, Button Shank Cups, Chandelier Parts, Chaton Cuts, Cone Beads, Crystal Beads, Crystal Pendants, Crystal Rhinestone Beads, Cubic Zirconia, Cup Chain, Cushion Cuts, Cut Crystal, Cut Crystal Beads, Czech Pressed Glass Beads, Empty Chain, Empty Cup Chain, Faceted Beads, Faceted Cabochons, Faceted Cone Beads, Faceted Gemstones, Faceted Round Beads, Faceted Twist Beads, Fancy Cuts, Fiber Optic Beads, Fiber Optic Cabochons, Fiber Optic Cameos, Fiber Optic Flat Backs, Fiber Optic Pendants, Fiber Optic Products, Fiber Optics, Fire Polished Beads, Flat Back Rhinestones, Gemstone Balls, Gemstone Beads, Gemstone Buff Tops, Gemstone Buffs, Gemstone Cabochons, Gemstone Chaton Cuts, Gemstone Chips, Gemstone Cushion Cuts, Gemstone Drops, Gemstone Faceted Cabochons, Gemstone Fancy Cuts, Gemstone Flowers, Gemstone Half Drilled Pendants, Gemstone Leaves, Gemstone Navette Cuts, Gemstone No Hole Pendants, Gemstone Octagon Cuts, Gemstone Oval Cuts, Gemstone Pear Cuts, Gemstone Pendants, Gemstone Rauten Cuts, Gemstone Rose Cuts, Gemstone Round Cuts, Gemstone Scarabs, Gemstone Square Cuts, Gemstone Triangle Cuts, Gemstone Tumbled Pendants, Glass Beads, Glass Buttons, Glass Cabochons, Glass Faceted, Glass Faceted Stones, Glass Flat Backs, Glass Flats, Glass Intaglio, Glass Intaglio Pendants, Glass Pendants, Glass Sew-Ons, Glass Table Cut Stones, Glass Table Cuts, Half Drilled Beads, Half Drilled Pendants, Hotfix Appliques, Hotfix Mesh, Hotfix Rhinestones, Hotfix Strips, Jewelry Components, Marcasite Inlay, Marcasite Inlay Stones, MC Chaton Beads, MC Chatons, Metal Prong Settings, Metal Prongs, Metal Settings, Nail Art, Navette Cuts, No Hole Beads, No Hole Pendants, Octagon Cuts, Oval Cuts, Pear Cuts, Pearl Beads, Pewter Settings, Point Back Rhinestones, Preciosa Crystal, Prong Settings, Rauten Cuts, Rhinestone Appliques, Rhinestone Banding, Rhinestone Buttons, Rhinestone Grommets, Rhinestone Mesh, Rhinestone Pave, Rhinestone Pave Strips, Rhinestone Spikes, Rhinestone Strips, Rivets, Rondelle Beads, Rondelle Faceted Beads, Rose Cuts, Round Cuts, Scarabs, Seed Beads, Semi-Precious Stones, Sew-On Buttons, Sew-On Jewels, Sew-On Settings, Sew-On Stones, Shell Beads, Shell Pendants, Shell Products, Shell Stones, Spacer Beads, Square Cuts, Studs, Tiffany Mount Settings, Tiffany Mounts, Tiffany Settings, Triangle Cuts, Tumbled Pendants, Tumbled Stones, Twist Beads, Wood Beads, Wood Donuts, Wood FT, Wood FTSS, Wood Pendants, Wood Products, Wood Rings

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
10/8/2009
Business Started:
1/1/1889
Business Incorporated:
3/1/1932
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Business Management:
Mr. John Buffum, Vice President
Number of Employees:
19

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. John Buffum, Vice President
Customer Contacts
Mr. John Buffum, Vice President
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (401) 921-4898
Additional Email Addresses
Sales: Email this Business
Technical Support: Email this Business
Customer Service: Email this Business
Additional Websites
yellowpages.com/warwick-r...

Additional Information

Payment methods
  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
Refund and Exchange Policy
Business States: Returns may be made within 10 business days of receipt of goods, subject to approval.  In order for a credit to be issued, you must obtain a Return Authorization Number (RAN) and return the product with the original packing slip or invoice and authorization number noted. No returns will be accepted for items which have been modified or damaged unless the damage occurred in transit to the customer.  John F. Allen & Son  cannot accept returns for special ordered or custom designed products.  Unauthorized returns, or returns made after  10 days may be assessed a restocking fee.  Please contact us if you have other questions about returns or exchange policies.
Other Resources
United States Department of Homeland Security
2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington DC 20528
Phone Number: 202-282-8000; 202-282-8495
http://www.dhs.gov

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