Jewelry Shoppers Top Ten Tips

by Sam Serio

Top Ten Tips

1.When youre in the market for a piece of jewelry for yourself or someone you love, shop around. Compare quality, price, and service. If youre not familiar with any jewelers in your area, ask family members, friends, and co-workers for recommendations. 2.Ask for the stores refund and return policy before you buy. 3.Check for the appropriate markings on metal jewelry. 4.Ask whether the pearls are natural. cultured, or imitation. 5.Ask whether the gemstones have been treated. Is the change permanent? Is special care required? 6.Make sure the jeweler writes on the sales receipt any information you relied on when making your purchase, such as the gems weight or size. Some jewelers also may supply a grading report form a gemological laboratory.

In addition, these tips apply when youre shopping for jewelry online:

7.Shop with companies you know or do some homework before buying to make sure a company is legitimate before doing business with it. 8.Get the details about the product, as well as the merchants refund and return policies, before you buy. 9.Look for an address to write to or a phone number to call if you have a question, a problem or need help. 10.If you have a problem with the jewelry you purchased, first try to resolve it with the jeweler. If you are dissatisfied with the response, contact your local Better Business Bureau or local consumer protection agency.

The Authors of the above Article, Sam and Tami Serio have been passionately involved with Jewelry and Gemstones for over fifteen-years. You are cordially invited to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com for a wealth of information about the fascinating world of Jewelry and Gemstones. Together they also shelter 20 abandoned and abused dogs & cats. A portion of their profits goes to the care and feeding of the animals.