Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the child locket 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. c. Inquire about how you would get a refund or return the item if dissatisfied. a. Carefully read all warranties and guarantees and ask questions if the terms are unclear. Ask for a gemological report for any purchase related to precious gems and a sales receipt.

Finding a jeweler that you can trust is of utmost importance. Regardless of whether you are buying a pendant, watch, necklace or child locket. Get to the bottom of the store's reputation by asking those that have purchased from the store. A good indicator of the store's reliability is if they are well respected in your city. 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. Determine if the store's sale people have any gemological and appraisal education.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or child locket on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Prior to purchasing, get all details about your purchase in writing. 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 to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or child locket is one lucky person!