Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the engagement gift etiquette or other item (e.g. pearls, watch, gems, gold, platinum, etc.) you are considering purchasing. Compare price, service and quality. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. b. Review any guarantees or warranties that come with the purchase. Obtain a written sales receipt and, in writing, any information you relied upon in your purchase.

Investigate the 'store' from whom you are making a purchase. Whether it's a brooch, pendant, necklace or engagement gift etiquette, 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. See if they belong to any trade organizations which usually require strict adherence to good business practices before accepting a store for membership. Get a BBB report on your jewelry store prior to making any purchase. Determine if the store's sale people have any gemological and appraisal education.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or engagement gift etiquette 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. Further to the telephone call, be sure that the purchase is well documented including all representations. Closing remark - your recipient of engagement gift etiquette is one lucky person!