Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or engagement ring setting, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. 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. f. Specifically inquire about the return and refund policies. d. You will want a warranty with your purchase so inquire and understand what is offered. If you are purchasing precious gems, obtain a gemological report and also get 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 engagement ring setting. We suggest that you look into the store's standing in your town. Find out what organizations the jeweler belongs to and their membership requirements. Obtain as much information as you can about the store you are entertaining using from the Better Business Bureau. Dealing with knowledgeable staff is a must. See if they have a gemological background.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or engagement ring setting 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. Call the online store and get confirmation as to the particulars of the purchase. In addition to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. With all that accomplished, wear that jewelry or engagement ring setting as often as possible.