We suggest that before you lay out your money for that design your wedding ring or other jewelry (e.g. watch, diamonds, pearls), you learn all you can about it so assure yourself that you are getting what you are paying to get. Match up the quality, customer service and price of competing offers. f. Specifically inquire about the return and refund 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.

Investigate the 'store' from whom you are making a purchase. Whether it's a brooch, pendant, necklace or design your wedding ring, understand the stores reputation by checking with others that have made purchases including friends or relatives. We suggest that you look into the store's standing in your town. Determine what professional trade groups your jeweler belongs and what the requirements are of membership. Don't forget to look into the background of your jeweler through the BBB - they are an excellent resource. You will want to deal with a store that has a well trained staff to include gemological education.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or design your wedding ring 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. Finally, you and/or your loved one should enjoy and cherish that new jewelry or design your wedding ring purchase.