Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the emerald cut pendant or other item (e.g. pearls, watch, gems, gold, platinum, etc.) you are considering purchasing. Make sure you check out not only the price of the item relative to the quality but also the customer service you will receive after the purchase. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. a. Carefully read all warranties and guarantees and ask questions if the terms are unclear. Obtain a written sales receipt and, in writing, any information you relied upon in your purchase.

The saying goes 'if you don't know your jewels, know your jeweler'. Well, checking on the reputation of the sale that you making is of paramount importance when buying diamonds, pearls, watches or emerald cut pendant. A store's 'standing' in your community is an important factor to consider prior to making a purchase. Find out what organizations the jeweler belongs to and their membership requirements. Get a BBB report on your jewelry store prior to making any purchase. You will want to deal with a store that has a well trained staff to include gemological education.

When buying diamonds, pearls, rubies or emerald cut pendant 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. Call the online store and get confirmation as to the particulars of the purchase. In addition to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. As a closing comment, the recipient of your jewelry or emerald cut pendant is one lucky person!