Posted on January 2, 2008 in Women and Gold Jewelry
Its not easy to buy jewelry,but u can follow a few steps to ensure that u have got value for your money.
Compare and Shop - To make an informed purchase as to which retailer offers the best value, the customer must compare prices in several stores.When comparing jewelry from one store to another, be sure you are comparing items of similar quality ,weight and style.
When comparing prices from one store to another, ask for the gram weight, and based on the price of jewelry, calculate the price per gram. Knowing the price per gram will help you compare prices properly and u can be sure that you are not spending more than what you should be.
It’s worthwhile to go to more than one retailer so that u can be sure of getting the best value for your money. If you find something that u like at one retailer, go to other jewelery stores and use the same set of qualities to compare prices.
When shopping for gemstone jewelry, u should first look for carat weight .Remember that , for diamonds,the four C’s – carat, clarity, color and cut can dramatically affect the quality and price of the jewelry. A reputable jeweler should be able to give you information about all the 4 C’s of diamonds.
For colored gemstones, the quality of the color is very important.Gemstone treatments, that are done to improve the color and clarity of gems, can greatly affect the texture and value of jewelry. When comparing prices of different pieces, be sure you compare the overall quality of the jewelry including treatments not just the size of the stone.
All metal jewelry – platinum, gold and silver jewelry should bear the Trademark of the manufacturer and the country name that manufactured it. Gold jewelry should be stamped with the karat age or karat rating and silver jewelry should be stamped as sterling silver.
Also ask your jeweler for Certifications from Government about the quality of jewelry u r purchasing.
If u have a budget in your mind,about how much u want to spend on a particular piece of jewelry,inform your jeweler about it.
Once you’ve found an item you’re interested in buying, ask the jeweler about the details of the item thoroughly.Do not hesitate to ask if u r not clear.
Seasonal Discounts - Some jewelers offer discounts in some seasons,check out whats on offer and make sure that the quality is good.
Size - Depending on what you are purchasing, check to make sure the sizing will work for you. For example, if you’re shopping for a necklace, be particular about the size of chain u r looking for.
Warranty - Does the piece of jewelry u are purchasing come with a warranty or guarantee? Try to learn more about the warranty or guarantee details – like How long is the guarantee/warranty coverage period?what damages will be covered?and whether the warranty is backed by the manufacturer or seller?
Return Policy - Always ask in advance about the return policies,before buying your jewelry. Verify the time period in which u can return ,in case what u purchase has some defects or problems. Return policies are, all the more important when u are buying online,because that’s where your items might go wrong or u may not like what u eventually get after shipping. Items on various sites may look different on your monitor than they are in reality.
Shipping Costs and Duration When u are buying Online,get all the Shipping details like shipping and handling costs,insurance etc.
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