Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the 14k cz or other item (e.g. pearls, watch, gems, gold, platinum, etc.) you are considering purchasing. Be sure that you comparison shop for quality, price and customer service. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. f. Don't buy without getting a warranty or guarantee with the item being purchased. Be sure to get, in writing, on the sales receipt, any information you relied on when making your purchase, such as the gem's weight or size. Some jewelers will supply a grading report from a gemological laboratory.

We can't think of another purchase category beyond jewelry where the reputation and honesty of the seller is more important. Do all you can to investigate the business practices of the jeweler whether you are buying precious stones, gold, platinum or 14k cz. Be sure the store has a long-standing, solid reputation in the community. Determine what professional trade groups your jeweler belongs and what the requirements are of membership. The BBB is an excellent source of investigation on a business. Look for a jeweler with a gemological and appraisal education and certificate.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or 14k cz on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Get all the product details in writing (for example by email) including refund policy. Call the online store and get confirmation as to the particulars of the purchase. Having written that, paperwork trail is extremely important when making an online jewelry purchase. Finally, you and/or your loved one should enjoy and cherish that new jewelry or 14k cz purchase.