Prior to making your purchase for the 14k gold body jewelry or watch or bracelet or whatever, make sure that you research all relevant features. Compare price, service and quality. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. c. Ask about the seller's guarantee and/or warranty on the item being bought. 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 gold body jewelry. A store's 'standing' in your community is an important factor to consider prior to making a purchase. See if they belong to any trade organizations which usually require strict adherence to good business practices before accepting a store for membership. Obtain a report on the business from the Better Business Bureau. You ant your jeweler to have a gemological and appraisal certificate.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or 14k gold body jewelry on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Always get the particulars related to your purchase documented in case there is a dispute. A conversation with a sales person from the online store as you want to 'get personal' as if you had visited a 'bricks and mortar' store. Having written that, paperwork trail is extremely important when making an online jewelry purchase. Closing remark - your recipient of 14k gold body jewelry is one lucky person!