Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or aquamarine cut emerald ring, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. Compare price, service and quality. c. Inquire about how you would get a refund or return the item if dissatisfied. 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).

Finding a jeweler that you can trust is of utmost importance. Regardless of whether you are buying a pendant, watch, necklace or aquamarine cut emerald ring. Get to the bottom of the store's reputation by asking those that have purchased from the store. Look into the 'buzz' about the company that you are contemplating making your purchase. 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. Look for a jeweler with a gemological and appraisal education and certificate.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or aquamarine cut emerald ring on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Obtain all details related to your purchase in writing including their exchange and refund policies. A conversation with a sales person from the online store as you want to 'get personal' as if you had visited a 'bricks and mortar' store. Even though you have had a conversation, make sure that all aspects of the purchase are well documented in writing. With all that accomplished, wear that jewelry or aquamarine cut emerald ring as often as possible.