Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or california watch whale, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. Compare price, service and quality. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. 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.

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 california watch whale. Be sure the store has a long-standing, solid reputation in the community. 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.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or california watch whale on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Always get the particulars related to your purchase documented in case there is a dispute. Call the online store and get confirmation as to the particulars of the purchase. In addition, be sure that you document all conversation and details of the transaction. Finally, you and/or your loved one should enjoy and cherish that new jewelry or california watch whale purchase.