Prior to making your purchase for the 18k white gold bracelet 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. Obtain a written sales receipt and, in writing, any information you relied upon in your purchase.

So, how does one find a jeweler that is trust worthy. Whether you are buying diamonds, rubies, a watch of 18k white gold bracelet, investigate the store's reputation. A good indicator of the store's reliability is if they are well respected in your city. See if they belong to any trade organizations which usually require strict adherence to good business practices before accepting a store for membership. The Better Business Bureau in your area is a resource you should use when evaluating a prospective jeweler. You ant your jeweler to have a gemological and appraisal certificate.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or 18k white gold bracelet on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Get all the product details in writing (for example by email) including refund policy. 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. Lastly, wear that jewelry or 18k white gold bracelet often and enjoy it.