Questions
Financing FAQ
Which financing option should I choose?
If you want to pay zero interest and can wait for delivery, choose Assay Installments. If you want the piece shipped now, choose Affirm or Shop Pay Installments at checkout. Your rate with those depends on the plan you pick and your approval.
Does Assay Installments require a credit check?
No. Assay Installments is our own in-house plan. There's no credit check, no interest, and no fees. You reserve the item with a 10% down payment on any purchase over $1,000.
When will I receive my item?
With Affirm or Shop Pay Installments, your order ships right away. With Assay Installments, your item ships once the balance is paid in full.
Is Shop Pay Installments the same as Affirm?
Shop Pay Installments is Shopify's pay-over-time option, and the loans are financed by Affirm. Choosing Affirm at checkout lets you apply with Affirm directly. Available plans and limits can differ between the two, so check both at checkout.
Will checking my eligibility affect my credit score?
Checking your eligibility with Affirm or Shop Pay Installments won't affect your credit score. Assay Installments doesn't involve a credit check at all.
What's the minimum purchase for financing?
Assay Installments is available on items over $1,000. For Affirm and Shop Pay Installments, eligible order amounts are shown at checkout.
Assay Installments is an interest-free layaway plan offered by Assay Jewelers. A 10% down payment is required on items over $1,000. Items ship after the balance is paid in full.
Rates from 0–36% APR. Payment options through Affirm and Shop Pay Installments are subject to an eligibility check, depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. Loans are provided by Affirm's lending partners: affirm.com/lenders.
Example: an $800 purchase could be split into 12 monthly payments of $72.21 at 15% APR, or 4 interest-free payments of $200 every 2 weeks.