Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or child gold earring, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. Match up the quality, customer service and price of competing offers. c. Inquire about how you would get a refund or return the item if dissatisfied. b. Review any guarantees or warranties that come with the purchase. Always get everything you relied upon related to the purchase in writing (e.g. sales receipt; gemological report; purchase details).

You may be asking yourself how you find a reputable jeweler. Here are some thoughts whether you are looking to purchase a watch, necklace, bracelet, pendent or looking for child gold earring. Check the store's reputation by questioning friends, relatives or coworkers who have shopped there. Check out the store's reputation in your area. Determine what professional trade groups your jeweler belongs and what the requirements are of membership. The BBB is an excellent source of investigation on a business. Dealing with knowledgeable staff is a must. See if they have a gemological background.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or child gold earring online, before you do so, see if the site posts a Better Business Bureau Reliability seal on their site. 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. Closing remark - your recipient of child gold earring is one lucky person!