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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 46 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality and great value of the products, often highlighting the affordability and unique designs. People frequently mention the super quick and prompt delivery service, with items often posted the next day and arriving well-packaged. The service is consistently described as excellent, making customers feel valued and ensuring a satisfying shopping experience. However, some customers also noted issues with product quality, specifically mentioning items that broke easily or tarnished quickly. A few other people also felt that the product photos did not accurately represent the items received, particularly regarding color and appearance. There were also comments about some earrings being difficult to insert and appearing fragile, not justifying their price point.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been a customer of Arka for a while now and own many pieces of their jewellery which is both great quality but also great value and won't break the bank. Delivery is always super quick and being a loy... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been ordering since I was 15 yrs old, now nearly 32! Only had one item in that time I didn’t rate (Labret went weird/tarnished really quickly) however, everything else and bought quite a few thin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top class products from a great wee company who make their customers feel very valued. Very reasonably priced. Also items are sent out very swiftly I personally don’t buy my flesh tunnels & plugs anyw... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every time I have purchased from ARKA, they deliver very quickly, and everything is very high quality and as pictured. I especially love that their selection of labret jewellery is not too big and chu... See more

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Arka have been selling ear stretching and tribal inspired jewellery online since 2005. We are based in Brighton in the UK and sell worldwide.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Photos don't look like the products.

Photos don't look like the products.
I bought wooden flesh tunnels that looked a lovely warm brown in the photo but both arrived so dark, they look black and you can't tell they are made of wood.
Another pair were the mother of pearl flesh plugs. First - they look much narrower than the size I ordered, even holding them up next to the other ones I bought, you can tell they are not the same size. Second of all the mother of pearl bit looks really cheap and tacky. The photo makes it look like a curve of pearl inlay but in reality it's thin and flat, looks like a sticker. Not worth £16!
Unfortunately I took them out of the bag so can't send them back even though I haven't worn them.
They should make their refund policy clearer.
A note inside the order would be helpful.
Very disappointed with this company. I won't be ordering from them again.

EDIT after receiving reply: My first thought wasn't to leave a bad review it was to simply return the items that were poor quality or wrong size.
It was then, that I saw your return policy stating that because it's body jewellery, buy law you are not required to accept returns that have been removed from the bag and that size and quality should be checked while the bag is sealed.
This is why I said above you should make your policy clear by including it in the box with the items.

I then read other reviews and loads of people state you refuse returns if bag is open not matter what the reason.
So why exactly do you find it laughable that I didn't contact you to ask if it would be different for me??

After reading your replies to other 1 star reviews, I could tell it would be a waste of time as your customer service is clearly lacking.
Your replies are unprofessional and childish.

So that is the reason I didn't contact you and instead wrote an honest review to warn others.

If however I am wrong and you really do care about happy customers. I will take you up on your offer of how you would (past tense) of rectified the issues had I emailed you first, and I will gladly amend my review.

In the meantime update your photos so they accurately represent what you sell.
Saying wood varies so it's not possible is a poor excuse. I ordered 2 wooden plugs and they both arrived identical and nothing like the photo.

12 December 2025
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Reply from Arka

It always amazes us when an unhappy customer doesn't contact us if they have an issue with something they have ordered and instead they just go and write a bad review instead.

As our regular customers know, we only want happy customers! and we will do everything we can to make people happy with their order... If they give us a chance! If you read our reviews you will see plenty of people who say that.

Wood is a natural product so each piece will be different. We can't take pictures of every plug! If you didnt like the shade of the wood you received you only had to tell us and we would have offered to find a pair you did like.

In regards to the plug you thought was a different size... if it was it would not have mattered that you had opened it. You could have emailed us and we would have asked you to send it back. If it was wrong it would be replaced and we would pay the postage for the return.

The same would apply to the two £8 Mother of Pearl plugs. In fact you were correct. The design had changed slightly and we had not updated the image. So that was our fault and if you had let us know you didnt like the new design we would have happily taken that item back.

I dont understand why some people don't just talk to us if they have an issue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good stuff

Lovely ear weights, not too big and not too heavy. Thank you :)

26 November 2025
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Reply from Arka

Glad you like em! Thanks for the review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

quick delivery

quick delivery, well packaged , good prices

28 November 2025
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Reply from Arka

Thanks for taking the time to give us a review Stuart!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect stop for high quality jewellery

Every time I have purchased from ARKA, they deliver very quickly, and everything is very high quality and as pictured. I especially love that their selection of labret jewellery is not too big and chunky. I buy most of my ear jewellery from ARKA knowing that they will not disappoint

26 November 2025
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Reply from Arka

Thanks very much for the great review Chloe!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast delivery

Very fast delivery. Good quality product as well. Just love it. Strongly recommend

3 November 2025
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Reply from Arka

Thanks for the lovely review Jolanta!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not good quality

Not good quality. I bought one and as I opened it to put it in my septum, it snapped. So I contacted them and they sent me a replacement, but that one also broke very easily so I didn’t order another or get another replacement.

They’ve replied to argue this too which I find awfully immature. Everyone has an opinion and I’ve voiced mine for anyone who’d like to purchase from your store, simple as that. And if you took the time to read, you’d see that I did mention you sent me a replacement. You’re ASSUMING I’ve “pulled” open the ring, I’ve had a septum for years, I think I know how to put the rings in properly. Not once have I have TWO break in such a short amount of time from any other company. Thank you.

22 September 2025
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Reply from Arka

I think this is Jayde?

You bought one of our £10 silver septum rings.
On all our silver and brass septum rings there is a picture/diagram of how they should be bent open. There are also instructions in the description saying they should be twisted slightly to open... not pulled wide open. If you pull them open like that they will break. This is standard for all silver rings.

Of course we will argue that our silver septum rings are not 'bad quality' they aren't, they are 925 Sterling Silver. We have sold hundreds without complaint. But Sterling Silver will break if you bend it too far.

Despite that we even sent you another one and you did the same. You didn't contact us about that and instead just chose to leave a bad review. Not sure we deserved that as we always try and make customers happy with their purchases... if they give us a chance!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

Quick service and i love my navel jewellery! great quality and amazing customer service. They replied quick and efficiently

24 October 2025
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Reply from Arka

Thanks very much Kira!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful earrings

Beautiful earrings, so much so I made a second purchase 24 hours after receiving my first 🤩

29 September 2025
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Reply from Arka

Glad you liked them Jane. Thanks for the lovely review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a pair of clear silicone…

I ordered a pair of clear silicone tunnels. One of them arrived with defects. I emailed and was sent a new one very quickly. I'd order from here again.

28 August 2025
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Reply from Arka

Thanks Laura, Sorry about that and glad we got it sorted out quickly for you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Stunning but not practical

My husband kindly gifted me two pairs of earrings from the shop for my birthday. While both sets look beautiful, I regret to say that their design leaves something to be desired. They do not seem to justify their price point. I found it difficult to insert both earrings into my earlobes. The hooks appear fragile and might break after a few uses. They looked fine in the packaging, but the issues became apparent upon trying them on. My sister and husband tried to insert the earrings but were unable to do so. Although the seller seemed to disagree, they were fair and provided a refund.

30 August 2025
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Reply from Arka

Absolutely nothing wrong with the earrings at all. Customer just wasnt doing them up properly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100%

Prompt delivery, beautifully packaged, perfect product

1 September 2025
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Reply from Arka

Glad you liked it :) Thanks for the lovely review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been ordering since I was 15 yrs…

I’ve been ordering since I was 15 yrs old, now nearly 32! Only had one item in that time I didn’t rate (Labret went weird/tarnished really quickly) however, everything else and bought quite a few things over the years (nose rings, labrets, earrings, tunnels when I had stretched ears) all brilliant and lovely designs - At really decent prices. Delivery is super quick usually posted the next day after ordering or worst case following day. Usually have codes / loyalty codes too. Always my place to go, just wish you had more labrets 😂

7 August 2025
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Reply from Arka

Hey Olivia! Blimey... So good to hear from someone who's been with us from almost the start of our journey! Thanks for the review :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Have shopped here since back in 2007…

I Have shopped here since back in 2007 as far as i Remember. Always great service and amazing products. Always happy to come back when I need some new stuff.

28 July 2025
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Reply from Arka

Wow. Always great to hear from a long time customer Daniel! Thanks for the review!

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