Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or amethyst earring, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. Be sure that you comparison shop for quality, price and customer service. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. f. Don't buy without getting a warranty or guarantee with the item being purchased. 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 amethyst earring. Look into the 'buzz' about the company that you are contemplating making your purchase. Professional trade organizations set 'standards'. Determine if your jeweler is a member of any such organizations. Obtain a report on the business from the Better Business Bureau. Determine if the store's sale people have any gemological and appraisal education.

For online stores, look for their Better Business Bureau Reliability seal whether you are regardless whether you are buying a bracelet, a string of pearls, a watch or amethyst earring. 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. Further to the telephone call, be sure that the purchase is well documented including all representations. Last thought - enjoy your beautiful amethyst earring purchase.