Six Must Know Tips Before Entering Your Local Jewelry Store

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Shopping for jewelry can be a daunting task, especially when you’re trying to purchase the perfect give for someone special. Whenever you find yourself in a jewelry store follow the points below and you can walk away knowing you haven't been overcharged.


• When you find a piece of jewelry you want to buy insist on taking the displayed item to ensure you’re not getting a lower quality version. Not all jewelry is made equal and big stores often have a large supply of the same item. Stores often put the best made piece on display and keep the rest out the back, especially when the product is gold or silver handmade jewelry.

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• Look for a jewelry store credited by the American Gem Society (AGS).  Stores credited by AGS have to follow a large range of strict guidelines in regards to the pricing and quality of jewelry that a store sells. Be careful when a store advertises being credited by other companies apart from AGS. Other companies apart from AGS make money by “crediting” jewelry stores. Color and clarity grades are far more accurate when they are given by AGS.

• Moissanite and other high priced diamond replicas are not worth the extra money. They are the same as cubic zirconias but with a highly inflated price.

• Try your luck bartering the price down. Jewelry stores are trying to make a sale, nearly all stores will give you a discount if you ask for one. Jewelry stores have a lot of competition from other stores so they are happy to give a 10% discount if it gets them a sale.

• Do not pay extra for extended or lifetime warranties. All big jewelry manufactures offer lifetime warranties with their jewelry already, there is no point paying for extended warranty.

• Don’t be afraid to shop local. You usually have more bartering power when shopping locally and smaller stores are often prepared to work harder to keep customers satisfied.


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