We suggest that before you lay out your money for that beaded designer jewelry 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. Shop all aspects related to your purchase: the price; the quality and the service you get after the purchase. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. a. Carefully read all warranties and guarantees and ask questions if the terms are unclear. Obtain a written sales receipt and, in writing, any information you relied upon in your purchase.

So, how does one find a jeweler that is trust worthy. Whether you are buying diamonds, rubies, a watch of beaded designer jewelry, investigate the store's reputation. We suggest that you look into the store's standing in your town. Find out what organizations the jeweler belongs to and their membership requirements. The BBB is an excellent source of investigation on a business. You ant your jeweler to have a gemological and appraisal certificate.

Whether you want to purchase a watch, earrings, string of pearls or beaded designer jewelry online, look for the Better Business Bureau Reliability Seal. Always get the particulars related to your purchase documented in case there is a dispute. 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. Even though you have had a conversation, make sure that all aspects of the purchase are well documented in writing. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or beaded designer jewelry is one lucky person!