We suggest that before you lay out your money for that battery conversion watch or other jewelry (e.g. watch, diamonds, pearls), you learn all you can about it so assure yourself that you are getting what you are paying to get. Be sure that you comparison shop for quality, price and customer service. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. f. Don't buy without getting a warranty or guarantee with the item being purchased. Be sure to get, in writing, on the sales receipt, any information you relied on when making your purchase, such as the gem's weight or size. Some jewelers will supply a grading report from a gemological laboratory.

So, how does one find a jeweler that is trust worthy. Whether you are buying diamonds, rubies, a watch of battery conversion watch, investigate the store's reputation. A good indicator of the store's reliability is if they are well respected in your city. See if they belong to any trade organizations which usually require strict adherence to good business practices before accepting a store for 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.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or battery conversion watch on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Document the details related to your purchase for future use, if necessary. Call the online store and get confirmation as to the particulars of the purchase. In addition to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or battery conversion watch is one lucky person!