While window shopping, you spot a well-known watch brand in the showcase of a local jewellery shop. You decide to visit the shop and inquire about the timepiece. The watch and its price are shown for your inspection by the salesperson. He lowers the price on the watch when you're on the fence about buying it. What do you think?
You're in a jewellery store looking at diamonds when the salesperson offers you one for cash, below the original price, and without a sales receipt, invoice, or sales tax. Do you think it would sell?
Evidence suggests "They've announced that they're closing their doors. All orgafit jewellery must be discounted by 75% or 50%." Would you shop there for jewellery?
These are some situations in which it is not a good idea to acquire high-quality jewellery. Unlike costume jewellery, which you may end up discarding after a few wears, quality jewellery is an investment. You should use caution if purchasing jewellery for this reason alone. And the higher the price, the more you care that the retailer is trustworthy and has a history of standing behind its wares. Because they don't meet those criteria, you can forget about haggling with strangers on the street or shopping at "pop-up" shops that open one day and close the next, as well as permanent clearance deals at other retailers. However, knowing which stores to avoid is only half the battle.
Keep going back to the same trustworthy jeweller if you've done business with him before and been pleased with the results. On the other hand, maybe you're making your first jewellery buy, you've recently relocated, or the jewellery store nearest you doesn't have what you're looking for. How does one go about locating a reliable source from which to purchase precious metals and stones, such as gold jewellery, diamonds, and other precious gems? If you are looking for help, how can you know if you are getting the greatest counsel available? How can you be sure that the shop operates with the kind of business and professional ethics that ensure you'll get a good deal and that the product you buy is authentic?
One option is to ask for recommendations from individuals you know, just as you would do when looking for a new doctor or dentist. Jeweler is the keyword here. A jeweller needs to be an expert on gemstones and metals and should have the necessary education, experience, and moral fibre to uphold his or her professional standing. Given the high cost of jewellery, it's crucial to be able to trust that the item you're purchasing is exactly what it's advertised to be, which is not always possible based just on appearances. Buying jewellery in this way is akin to shopping blind.
A jeweller is someone who works with precious metals and stones, as well as timepieces, jewellery, and possibly even tableware like silver and china. What matters most to you is that the jeweller is a specialist in the products you're interested in and that he guarantees his work and the quality of the jewellery he sells.
Even if you already know the names of a few jewellers, you should still shop around to find the right one. It's possible that some jewellers focus on one particular field. Make sure there is a wide variety of diamonds available at the shop if you're interested in purchasing some. Make sure it has a wide variety of coloured stones, including those you would be interested in purchasing.
It's great if a jeweller has a large selection of diamonds, but it's not uncommon for them to have only one or two of the more expensive stones like rubies, sapphires, and tourmalines, and only one or two of the more affordable ones like tourmalines. Even if a jeweller doesn't advertise a particular gem, such peridot or spinel, he may still have it in stock or be able to procure it for you; however, you should verify his knowledge of gemstones before making a purchase.
You want to learn more about the jeweller even after you've determined that he or she carries what you're looking for in a style that you like. That is a topic related to ethical standards in the workplace and good business methods.
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