Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the cushion cut diamond loose or other item (e.g. pearls, watch, gems, gold, platinum, etc.) you are considering purchasing. Shop all aspects related to your purchase: the price; the quality and the service you get after the purchase. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. c. Ask about the seller's guarantee and/or warranty on the item being bought. 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.

Finding a jeweler that you can trust is of utmost importance. Regardless of whether you are buying a pendant, watch, necklace or cushion cut diamond loose. Get to the bottom of the store's reputation by asking those that have purchased from the store. Look into the 'buzz' about the company that you are contemplating making your purchase. 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. You will want to deal with a store that has a well trained staff to include gemological education.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or cushion cut diamond loose online, before you do so, see if the site posts a Better Business Bureau Reliability seal on their site. 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. Talking with a representative of the web store is always a good idea so that you have some personal contact. In addition, be sure that you document all conversation and details of the transaction. Closing remark - your recipient of cushion cut diamond loose is one lucky person!