Before 'pulling the trigger' on that jewelry buy, be sure you learn all you can about the costume gold jewelry or whatever you are purchasing be it gold, silver, platinum or just gemstones. Be sure that you comparison shop for quality, price and customer service. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. a. Carefully read all warranties and guarantees and ask questions if the terms are unclear. Get a sales receipt and, in writing, all the pertinent facts related to the item you are buying.

The saying goes 'if you don't know your jewels, know your jeweler'. Well, checking on the reputation of the sale that you making is of paramount importance when buying diamonds, pearls, watches or costume gold jewelry. Be sure the store has a long-standing, solid reputation in the community. Find out what organizations the jeweler belongs to and their membership requirements. The Better Business Bureau in your area is a resource you should use when evaluating a prospective jeweler. Determine if the store's sale people have any gemological and appraisal education.

For online stores, look for their Better Business Bureau Reliability seal whether you are regardless whether you are buying a bracelet, a string of pearls, a watch or costume gold jewelry. Be sure to get all the particulars related to your purchase in writing as you do not want to have any disputes without evidence of what you believe was represented. 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. Further to the telephone call, be sure that the purchase is well documented including all representations. Closing remark - your recipient of costume gold jewelry is one lucky person!