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If you have no idea where to start when shopping for an engagement ring, the first step is to find a reputable online jeweller. Buying an engagement ring isn’t like making other purchases, it really is a big-ticket item. It’s all about style and quality. What’s more, it’s not a purchase you are likely to make often in your life, which means an important step in finding the right ring is to find a jeweller you trust. Here are a few questions to consider when dealing with an online jeweller.
- Is the Jeweller Listening to You?
A trustworthy jeweller will:
- Focus on what the bride wants – her needs, her style, and her wishes
- Listen to you. They should not push their own agenda or focus on one particular thing, such as price.
- Show you a range of different options and help guide you to narrow down your choices
- Is the Jeweller Established?
Choose an online jeweller you can develop a relationship with. Check out how long they have been in business and what their online reputation is like. An established business is more likely to have good reviews and will also be more likely to stick around for regular cleaning and maintenance of the ring.
- What Services Does the Jeweller Offer?
A reputable online jeweller may offer a range of services to help pick your ring. Here are a few things you may want your jeweller to offer:
- Someone to help with resizing and repairs
- Someone who can design custom pieces, like at http://diamondqueensland.com.au/.
- Is There a Good Selection?
You will likely want to have lots of rings to choose from if you are not going for a custom ring, and perhaps you would like a little guidance, too.
- How Is Diamond Appraisal and Certification Handled?
You don’t just have to take a jeweller’s word for it. You can ask for a third-party certificate from an independent gem lab, like the Gemological Institute of America. A certificate will prove the stone is a natural diamond and it will also describe any treatments that have been done to it. A certificate further documents the carat, colour, and diamond quality.
- Can the Jeweller Tell You About the 4 Cs?
If you don’t know about the 4 Cs, a trustworthy jeweller should teach you. If you are looking for stones online, a certificate will be the best bet for telling you about those 4 Cs.
- How Does He/She Mark the Integrity of the Metal in the Engagement Ring?
Many jewellers focus on an engagement ring’s diamond quality, but the metals are important, too. You could ask to see a photo of the stamp on the ring that verifies the precious metal content, for instance, PLT for platinum or 18K for gold.
- What Are the Warranty and Returns Policies?
Before you make a purchase, find out if the jeweller is able to provide the ring within the time frame that you need. Also, make sure that you understand the store’s return policy and warranties.
Can You Trust the Jeweller?
Before you make a final decision, ask yourself if you trust the online jeweller. A sense of trust can come from many places, like the referral of friends and family, or having done your research and asking the above questions.
Armed with this knowledge, you are ready to start shopping online for jewellery!
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I am Nistha from Pune, India. An MBA by qualification, I have embarked on this fascinating journey of a fashion blogger to share my fashion space with everyone. I strongly believe that Brand or no brand...if you do it right, you will rock it. All you have to do is 'Be Comfortable'. So hey! Lets get fashionable!! 
These are great tips for buying fine jewelry! Thanks for sharing Nistha!
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Much love to you Kathrine!!
These are good questions to ask! Thanks for the tips!
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You’re always welcome Violette, thanks for the love!
Great tips darling. I could not imagine buying Jewelry online.
Have a great week.
Love, Esther
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I can understand that! Thanks for the love!
Thanks for the tips! I believe that buying jewellery online can be tricky but we have to get used to it.
AS long as we follow these tips, it won’t be a risk at all, I believe! Thank you!
Beautiful details darling! Love it!!
Adela
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Thanks gorgeous!!
Great tips babe! x
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Thanks hun!!
These are such good tips!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Yes, Ashley!
Very smart to look into!
xo Annie
New England Romance
Thanks Annie!!
Diamond appraisal and certification is totally important these days. You never know where your diamond is coming from then.
xx Yasmin
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Totally agree, Thank you!
I didn’t know some of these tips. Thanks! Learn something new! 🙂
-Lena
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So glad I could be helpful to you!
Thanks!
This so great! Awesome tips and I agree you always need to ask for a diamond appraisal!
Happy Wednesday, babe!
xoxo, Vanessa
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True that, thanks Vanessa!
These are great tips! My fiancé and I had to research the same thing when we were looking at engagement rings. Luckily, he did a good job and found someone really reputable.
Kim
Simply Lovebirds
So nice to know that Kim. Great you found one. You two are stunning duo!
God Bless!
Great post! Things I wouldn’t even have thought about, thanks for sharing!
Angie
http://www.thefashionfuse.com/
Glad to know that!
Thanks!!
This so great! A complete and very useful post, Thanks.
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