Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the 14k ring 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. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. 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.

You may be asking yourself how you find a reputable jeweler. Here are some thoughts whether you are looking to purchase a watch, necklace, bracelet, pendent or looking for 14k ring. Check the store's reputation by questioning friends, relatives or coworkers who have shopped there. We suggest that you look into the store's standing in your town. If the jewelry store is a member of any trade organizations, determine what they are and investigate the requirements to belong. The BBB is an excellent source of investigation on a business. Determine if the store's sale people have any gemological and appraisal education.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or 14k ring on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Prior to purchasing, get all details about your purchase in writing. 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. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or 14k ring is one lucky person!