Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or artisan jewelry silver sterling, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. At search site or store, investigate their pricing, service and the quality of what they are offering. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. e. Any purchase you make you will want to be sure comes with a warranty and/or guarantee - be sure you understand its terms. 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 artisan jewelry silver sterling. We suggest that you look into the store's standing in your town. If the jewelry store is a member of any trade organizations, determine what they are and investigate the requirements to belong. Don't forget to look into the background of your jeweler through the BBB - they are an excellent resource. Determine if the store's sale people have any gemological and appraisal education.

Whether you want to purchase a watch, earrings, string of pearls or artisan jewelry silver sterling online, look for the Better Business Bureau Reliability Seal. Prior to purchasing, get all details about your purchase in writing. 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. Having written that, paperwork trail is extremely important when making an online jewelry purchase. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or artisan jewelry silver sterling is one lucky person!