Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or crystal heart jewelry, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. Shop all aspects related to your purchase: the price; the quality and the service you get after the purchase. a. Ask about the store (or online) refund and return 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.

We can't think of another purchase category beyond jewelry where the reputation and honesty of the seller is more important. Do all you can to investigate the business practices of the jeweler whether you are buying precious stones, gold, platinum or crystal heart jewelry. Check out the store's reputation in your area. Professional trade organizations set 'standards'. Determine if your jeweler is a member of any such organizations. Get a BBB report on your jewelry store prior to making any purchase. You will want to deal with a store that has a well trained staff to include gemological education.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or crystal heart jewelry on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. Document the details related to your purchase for future use, if necessary. Talking with a representative of the web store is always a good idea so that you have some personal contact. Having written that, paperwork trail is extremely important when making an online jewelry purchase. Last thought - enjoy your beautiful crystal heart jewelry purchase.