We suggest that before you lay out your money for that 1 carat princess cut diamond earring or other jewelry (e.g. watch, diamonds, pearls), you learn all you can about it so assure yourself that you are getting what you are paying to get. Make sure you check out not only the price of the item relative to the quality but also the customer service you will receive after the purchase. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. b. Review any guarantees or warranties that come with the purchase. Always get everything you relied upon related to the purchase in writing (e.g. sales receipt; gemological report; purchase details).

The saying goes 'if you don't know your jewels, know your jeweler'. Well, checking on the reputation of the sale that you making is of paramount importance when buying diamonds, pearls, watches or 1 carat princess cut diamond earring. A good indicator of the store's reliability is if they are well respected in your city. Determine what professional trade groups your jeweler belongs and what the requirements are of membership. The Better Business Bureau in your area is a resource you should use when evaluating a prospective jeweler. Look for a jeweler with a gemological and appraisal education and certificate.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or 1 carat princess cut diamond earring 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. Having written that, paperwork trail is extremely important when making an online jewelry purchase. Finally, you and/or your loved one should enjoy and cherish that new jewelry or 1 carat princess cut diamond earring purchase.