We suggest that before you lay out your money for that chain pocket silver watch 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. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. f. Don't buy without getting a warranty or guarantee with the item being purchased. 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 chain pocket silver watch, understand the stores reputation by checking with others that have made purchases including friends or relatives. Be sure the store has a long-standing, solid reputation in the community. 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. You ant your jeweler to have a gemological and appraisal certificate.

Whether you want to purchase a watch, earrings, string of pearls or chain pocket silver watch online, look for the Better Business Bureau Reliability Seal. Document the details related to your purchase for future use, if necessary. 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. In addition, be sure that you document all conversation and details of the transaction. With all that accomplished, wear that jewelry or chain pocket silver watch as often as possible.