Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the auction house jewelry or other item (e.g. pearls, watch, gems, gold, platinum, etc.) you are considering purchasing. Compare price, service and quality. a. Ask about the store (or online) refund and return policy. a. Carefully read all warranties and guarantees and ask questions if the terms are unclear. Get a sales receipt and, in writing, all the pertinent facts related to the item you are buying.

Finding a jeweler that you can trust is of utmost importance. Regardless of whether you are buying a pendant, watch, necklace or auction house jewelry. Get to the bottom of the store's reputation by asking those that have purchased from the store. A good indicator of the store's reliability is if they are well respected in your city. If the jewelry store is a member of any trade organizations, determine what they are and investigate the requirements to belong. Get a BBB report on your jewelry store prior to making any purchase. You will want to deal with a store that has a well trained staff to include gemological education.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or auction house jewelry 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. Determine where they are geographically and call to speak with a person to confirm details or get clarification. In addition, be sure that you document all conversation and details of the transaction. Finally, you and/or your loved one should enjoy and cherish that new jewelry or auction house jewelry purchase.