We suggest that before you lay out your money for that diamond color rating 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. Shop all aspects related to your purchase: the price; the quality and the service you get after the purchase. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. e. Any purchase you make you will want to be sure comes with a warranty and/or guarantee - be sure you understand its terms. Always get everything you relied upon related to the purchase in writing (e.g. sales receipt; gemological report; purchase details).

Finding a jeweler that you can trust is of utmost importance. Regardless of whether you are buying a pendant, watch, necklace or diamond color rating. 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. Professional trade organizations set 'standards'. Determine if your jeweler is a member of any such organizations. Obtain as much information as you can about the store you are entertaining using from the Better Business Bureau. Determine if the store's sale people have any gemological and appraisal education.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or diamond color rating 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. 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. Last thought - enjoy your beautiful diamond color rating purchase.