Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or batman belly button ring, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. Match up the quality, customer service and price of competing offers. e. The return and exchange policy are your protections so be sure to inquire and understand. d. You will want a warranty with your purchase so inquire and understand what is offered. Ask for a gemological report for any purchase related to precious gems and a sales receipt.

Investigate the 'store' from whom you are making a purchase. Whether it's a brooch, pendant, necklace or batman belly button ring, understand the stores reputation by checking with others that have made purchases including friends or relatives. Look into the 'buzz' about the company that you are contemplating making your purchase. Determine what professional trade groups your jeweler belongs and what the requirements are of membership. Obtain a report on the business from the Better Business Bureau. You will want to deal with a store that has a well trained staff to include gemological education.

Whether you want to purchase a watch, earrings, string of pearls or batman belly button ring online, look for the Better Business Bureau Reliability Seal. 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. 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. With all that accomplished, wear that jewelry or batman belly button ring as often as possible.