Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or antique enamel jewelry, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. 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. b. Review any guarantees or warranties that come with the purchase. Ask for a gemological report for any purchase related to precious gems and a sales receipt.

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 antique enamel jewelry. A store's 'standing' in your community is an important factor to consider prior to making a purchase. You want to find out if the jeweler is a member of any industry organizations and what requirements are necessary to be a member. Don't forget to look into the background of your jeweler through the BBB - they are an excellent resource. Look for a jeweler with a gemological and appraisal education and certificate.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or antique enamel jewelry online, before you do so, see if the site posts a Better Business Bureau Reliability seal on their site. Always get the particulars related to your purchase documented in case there is a dispute. Talking with a representative of the web store is always a good idea so that you have some personal contact. Further to the telephone call, be sure that the purchase is well documented including all representations. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or antique enamel jewelry is one lucky person!