We suggest that before you lay out your money for that calla cut diamond 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. Compare price, service and quality. f. Specifically inquire about the return and refund policies. b. Review any guarantees or warranties that come with the purchase. Ask for a gemological report for any purchase related to precious gems and a sales receipt.

Investigate the 'store' from whom you are making a purchase. Whether it's a brooch, pendant, necklace or calla cut diamond, understand the stores reputation by checking with others that have made purchases including friends or relatives. A good indicator of the store's reliability is if they are well respected in your city. Professional trade organizations set 'standards'. Determine if your jeweler is a member of any such organizations. Get a BBB report on your jewelry store prior to making any purchase. It is far preferable to deal with a company that have gemological and appraisal educations so you know that what they are saying is based on actual knowledge.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or calla cut diamond on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. 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. Having written that, paperwork trail is extremely important when making an online jewelry purchase. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or calla cut diamond is one lucky person!