Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or automatic movado watch, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. Compare price, service and quality. 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. 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 automatic movado watch. Get to the bottom of the store's reputation by asking those that have purchased from the store. Be sure the store has a long-standing, solid reputation in the community. Find out what organizations the jeweler belongs to and their membership requirements. 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.

A good indicator of a reliable site for getting that string of pearls, or bracelet or automatic movado watch, is the BBB seal of reliability. 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. That having been said, getting everything represented in writing is very important. Lastly, wear that jewelry or automatic movado watch often and enjoy it.