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The BBB Reliability seal is a good indicator of the online store's compliance with good business practices and a seal you should look for when buying diamonds, watches, pearls or 14k equestrian jewelry. Be sure to get all the particulars related to your purchase in writing as you do not want to have any disputes without evidence of what you believe was represented. 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. With all that accomplished, wear that jewelry or 14k equestrian jewelry as often as possible.