Before 'pulling the trigger' on that jewelry buy, be sure you learn all you can about the 14k white or whatever you are purchasing be it gold, silver, platinum or just gemstones. Shop all aspects related to your purchase: the price; the quality and the service you get after the purchase. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. d. You will want a warranty with your purchase so inquire and understand what is offered. Get a sales receipt and, in writing, all the pertinent facts related to the item you are buying.

Investigate the 'store' from whom you are making a purchase. Whether it's a brooch, pendant, necklace or 14k white, understand the stores reputation by checking with others that have made purchases including friends or relatives. 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. Obtain as much information as you can about the store you are entertaining using from the Better Business Bureau. It is far preferable to deal with a company that have gemological and appraisal educations so you know that what they are saying is based on actual knowledge.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or 14k white online, before you do so, see if the site posts a Better Business Bureau Reliability seal on their site. Get all the product details in writing (for example by email) including refund policy. Talking with a representative of the web store is always a good idea so that you have some personal contact. That having been said, getting everything represented in writing is very important. With all that accomplished, wear that jewelry or 14k white as often as possible.