Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or crystal jewelry design, 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. c. Inquire about how you would get a refund or return the item if dissatisfied. e. Any purchase you make you will want to be sure comes with a warranty and/or guarantee - be sure you understand its terms. If you are purchasing precious gems, obtain a gemological report and also get in writing any information you relied upon in your purchase.

Finding a jeweler that you can trust is of utmost importance. Regardless of whether you are buying a pendant, watch, necklace or crystal jewelry design. Get to the bottom of the store's reputation by asking those that have purchased from the store. A store's 'standing' in your community is an important factor to consider prior to making a purchase. Professional trade organizations set 'standards'. Determine if your jeweler is a member of any such organizations. The BBB is an excellent source of investigation on a business. Look for a jeweler with a gemological and appraisal education and certificate.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or crystal jewelry design on the Internet, look for a BBB Reliability seal to indicate membership in the BBB. 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. In addition to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or crystal jewelry design is one lucky person!