Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the brooch marcasite or other item (e.g. pearls, watch, gems, gold, platinum, etc.) you are considering purchasing. Match up the quality, customer service and price of competing offers. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. b. Review any guarantees or warranties that come with the purchase. 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.

Investigate the 'store' from whom you are making a purchase. Whether it's a brooch, pendant, necklace or brooch marcasite, 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. If the jewelry store is a member of any trade organizations, determine what they are and investigate the requirements to belong. Get a BBB report on your jewelry store prior to making any purchase. 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 brooch marcasite, is the BBB seal of reliability. Obtain all details related to your purchase in writing including their exchange and refund policies. Pick up the phone and speak with a representative of the web based site to reconfirm purchase details. In addition to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. Closing remark - your recipient of brooch marcasite is one lucky person!