When you are in the market to purchase a
piece of jewelry for yourself or someone you love what are the steps you take
to ensure you are getting exactly what you desire, at the right price? The very
first thing consumers should take into consideration is that shopping around
and take a look at all of the options in regards to places you are able to
purchase jewelry. Not every piece needs
to be purchased at a large store with trendy mark-ups. Consider options online and locally to find a
piece you will adore for yourself or a gift.
Another tip is to ask family and friends for reputable jewelry stores in
your area. Sometimes there are places
that sell jewelry that you would have never considered.
When you find a jewelry store that you
are interested in doing business with there are several things to think
about. The first thing you need to do is
check out the refund and return policy.
This is an important step. If you
are going to spend this amount of money on a piece as a gift or for yourself
you will want to make sure that if you get it home and you find it is not
exactly what you wanted or the recipient you want to be able to get a refund or
replacement. Think about if you buy an
engagement ring for you soon to be bride that she does not whole heartedly
love. Wouldn’t you want her to be able
to get a refund or replacement that fits her style? She is going to be wearing the piece for a
lifetime.
Ask lots of questions! Ask questions
about the marking on the metals. All
gold should be marked stating whether the piece is ten carat, twenty four carat
etc. Ask if the pearls that are sold are
natural, cultured or imitation. You are
not getting a deal if a pair of imitation pearls from one store is the same
price as natural pearls from another. The same is true for gemstones. You will want to know if you are purchasing a
natural, laboratory-created or imitation gemstone before you purchase. You will also want to know if the gemstone
has been treated and whether the change is something permanent or that will
need continued special care.
When you make your final purchase it is
important that the sales receipt includes all of the information you relied on
when deciding on what piece to purchase.
It is important to have the gems weight and size included as well as
grading information and information regarding the metals used to create the
piece.
If you are choosing to shop online there
are some other important things to consider. It is important to know who you
are buying from. Many companies online
are local companies that have online stores acting as subsidiaries. These stores have store fronts where they
also provide jewelry for sale. Others
act as outlets selling the jewelry that was not necessarily a huge seller in
the store or that was over produced. You
can check reviews, with the better business bureau and other retail consumer
outlets before making a purchase to ensure you are dealing with a reputable
business. Often you can avoid the mark
up involved with store fronts by buying online.
Buying a piece of jewelry is fun and
exciting. It is often an expensive
purchase. Whether you are considering a piece for yourself as a special treat
or for someone special take time to research the terms used within the
industry. You will want to be able to
understand exactly what you are purchasing to get the best quality and
value. This is true whether you are
purchasing diamonds, in the form of earring or engagement rings from a
traditional store, online or a catalog.
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