Don't 'pull the trigger' on purchasing 18k gold wedding bands or watch or bracelet or any jewelry until you learn all you can about it so that you are a smart consumer. Compare price, service and quality. c. Inquire about how you would get a refund or return the item if dissatisfied. f. Don't buy without getting a warranty or guarantee with the item being purchased. Get a sales receipt and, in writing, all the pertinent facts related to the item you are buying.

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 18k gold wedding bands. Check the store's reputation by questioning friends, relatives or coworkers who have shopped there. A good indicator of the store's reliability is if they are well respected in your city. 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.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or 18k gold wedding bands online, before you do so, see if the site posts a Better Business Bureau Reliability seal on their site. Obtain all details related to your purchase in writing including their exchange and refund policies. Pick up the phone and speak with a representative of the web based site to reconfirm purchase details. In addition to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or 18k gold wedding bands is one lucky person!