Before 'pulling the trigger' on that jewelry buy, be sure you learn all you can about the antique longines watch or whatever you are purchasing be it gold, silver, platinum or just gemstones. 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. 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.

We can't think of another purchase category beyond jewelry where the reputation and honesty of the seller is more important. Do all you can to investigate the business practices of the jeweler whether you are buying precious stones, gold, platinum or antique longines watch. 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 BBB is an excellent source of investigation on a business. You ant your jeweler to have a gemological and appraisal certificate.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or antique longines watch on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Be sure to get all the particulars related to your purchase in writing as you do not want to have any disputes without evidence of what you believe was represented. If you are shopping online, get the websites location and talk with someone to clarify all aspects of the purchase. In addition to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or antique longines watch is one lucky person!