Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or belly button ring star, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. Compare price, service and quality. f. Specifically inquire about the return and refund policies. d. You will want a warranty with your purchase so inquire and understand what is offered. Get a sales receipt and, in writing, all the pertinent facts related to the item you are buying.

We can't think of another purchase category beyond jewelry where the reputation and honesty of the seller is more important. Do all you can to investigate the business practices of the jeweler whether you are buying precious stones, gold, platinum or belly button ring star. A store's 'standing' in your community is an important factor to consider prior to making a purchase. Professional trade organizations set 'standards'. Determine if your jeweler is a member of any such organizations. The BBB is an excellent source of investigation on a business. 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 belly button ring star, is the BBB seal of reliability. Get all the product details in writing (for example by email) including refund policy. 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. Finally, you and/or your loved one should enjoy and cherish that new jewelry or belly button ring star purchase.