Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the designer french jewelry or other item (e.g. pearls, watch, gems, gold, platinum, etc.) you are considering purchasing. Compare price, service and quality. 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.

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 designer french jewelry. Be sure the store has a long-standing, solid reputation in the community. 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 designer french jewelry online, before you do so, see if the site posts a Better Business Bureau Reliability seal on their site. Obtain all details related to your purchase in writing including their exchange and refund policies. 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. That having been said, getting everything represented in writing is very important. Lastly, wear that jewelry or designer french jewelry often and enjoy it.