Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or class custom ring, 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. e. Any purchase you make you will want to be sure comes with a warranty and/or guarantee - be sure you understand its terms. Always get everything you relied upon related to the purchase in writing (e.g. sales receipt; gemological report; purchase details).

So, how does one find a jeweler that is trust worthy. Whether you are buying diamonds, rubies, a watch of class custom ring, investigate the store's reputation. Look into the 'buzz' about the company that you are contemplating making your purchase. See if they belong to any trade organizations which usually require strict adherence to good business practices before accepting a store for membership. The Better Business Bureau in your area is a resource you should use when evaluating a prospective jeweler. Dealing with knowledgeable staff is a must. See if they have a gemological background.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or class custom ring 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. Determine where they are geographically and call to speak with a person to confirm details or get clarification. Further to the telephone call, be sure that the purchase is well documented including all representations. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or class custom ring is one lucky person!