Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the dichroic fused glass jewelry 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. a. Ask about the store (or online) refund and return policy. c. Ask about the seller's guarantee and/or warranty on the item being bought. If you are purchasing precious gems, obtain a gemological report and also get in writing any information you relied upon in your purchase.

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 dichroic fused glass jewelry. A good indicator of the store's reliability is if they are well respected in your city. 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. 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 dichroic fused glass jewelry online, before you do so, see if the site posts a Better Business Bureau Reliability seal on their site. Always get the particulars related to your purchase documented in case there is a dispute. 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. Further to the telephone call, be sure that the purchase is well documented including all representations. Lastly, wear that jewelry or dichroic fused glass jewelry often and enjoy it.