If you are about to take the leap and order a piece of jewelry online, the very first thing you must do is confirm that your online store of choice is who they say they are. To do this, simply visit your search engine of choice and enter their name. Take a quick look at what comes up. Do you see a lot of negative complaints? Do they have a poor rating with the Better Business Bureau? If so, you may want to think twice. Sometimes all make look good on the surface but something inside just says you need to be wary. Above all else, trust that inner voice and move on. There are far too many jewelry sites out there to risk being scammed.
As you visit multiple online stores, here are a couple of items that you must locate first before ever making a purchase with that retailer.
Does the online store have a clearly visible and easily understandable return policy? If you are not able to locate it on first glance then that might tell you something. Every detail from "re-stocking fees" to the replacement of damaged goods needs to be addressed to your satisfaction. The worst thing to do is act before understanding this and finding yourself stuck with merchandise that is the wrong size or color.
The only thing greater than getting the diamond you ordered shipped to you is also getting the piece of paper that certifies its authenticity. Many people can't tell the difference between a real diamond and a fake one. To protect yourself, make certain you receive a certificate from a lab that verifies using GIA or AGS standards that what you are buying is real. The certification is not magic but it does help you if there is a dispute about the value of your jewelry.
Before ordering anything online, where it be a $20,000 gemstone or a $.99 music download from iTunes, it is very important that you determine whether or not the site you are about to give your personal information to is safe and secure. To do this, simply look for one of two things. First look for the url display to show "https:" versus "http:" this signifies a safe place on the internet. Secondly, you should look for the little closed padlock at the bottom of the screen. This too signifies security.
Does your online retailer of choice provide you the option for insured shipping? While this may not seem important today, it becomes important when your package gets "lost" by one of the currier services. Even if the item is not lost, if it becomes damaged during the shipping process, can you afford to have it replaced at your own expense? Even if the answer to that question is yes, you should still go for the insured shipping just as a precaution.
Ordering jewelry on the internet is fast, easy and very convenient. If you follow the rules above, you can be assured of having a rewarding experience without any risk. - 15343
As you visit multiple online stores, here are a couple of items that you must locate first before ever making a purchase with that retailer.
Does the online store have a clearly visible and easily understandable return policy? If you are not able to locate it on first glance then that might tell you something. Every detail from "re-stocking fees" to the replacement of damaged goods needs to be addressed to your satisfaction. The worst thing to do is act before understanding this and finding yourself stuck with merchandise that is the wrong size or color.
The only thing greater than getting the diamond you ordered shipped to you is also getting the piece of paper that certifies its authenticity. Many people can't tell the difference between a real diamond and a fake one. To protect yourself, make certain you receive a certificate from a lab that verifies using GIA or AGS standards that what you are buying is real. The certification is not magic but it does help you if there is a dispute about the value of your jewelry.
Before ordering anything online, where it be a $20,000 gemstone or a $.99 music download from iTunes, it is very important that you determine whether or not the site you are about to give your personal information to is safe and secure. To do this, simply look for one of two things. First look for the url display to show "https:" versus "http:" this signifies a safe place on the internet. Secondly, you should look for the little closed padlock at the bottom of the screen. This too signifies security.
Does your online retailer of choice provide you the option for insured shipping? While this may not seem important today, it becomes important when your package gets "lost" by one of the currier services. Even if the item is not lost, if it becomes damaged during the shipping process, can you afford to have it replaced at your own expense? Even if the answer to that question is yes, you should still go for the insured shipping just as a precaution.
Ordering jewelry on the internet is fast, easy and very convenient. If you follow the rules above, you can be assured of having a rewarding experience without any risk. - 15343
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Megge Enots is a jewelry and gemstone expert who specializes in helping consumers get the most bang for their buck. Take advantage of what www.jtv.com has to offer or to simply browse their selections,visit Jewelry TV today.
