Prior to making your purchase for the cz emerald ring or watch or bracelet or whatever, make sure that you research all relevant features. 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. c. Ask about the seller's guarantee and/or warranty on the item being bought. Obtain a written sales receipt and, in writing, any information you relied upon in your purchase.

Investigate the 'store' from whom you are making a purchase. Whether it's a brooch, pendant, necklace or cz emerald ring, understand the stores reputation by checking with others that have made purchases including friends or relatives. Be sure the store has a long-standing, solid reputation in the community. See if they belong to any trade organizations which usually require strict adherence to good business practices before accepting a store for membership. Obtain a report on the business from the Better Business Bureau. Look for a jeweler with a gemological and appraisal education and certificate.

A good indicator of a reliable site for getting that string of pearls, or bracelet or cz emerald ring, is the BBB seal of reliability. Always get the particulars related to your purchase documented in case there is a dispute. If you are shopping online, get the websites location and talk with someone to clarify all aspects of the purchase. In addition to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. With all that accomplished, wear that jewelry or cz emerald ring as often as possible.