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.



Not sure who to trust in the cyber jungle on the internet? These simple recommendations are quickly becoming must haves on any website trying to sell anything.

Return policy Are they willing to take things back, and for how long? Beware of "re-stocking fees" which can come with a hefty price tag. For the most part, reputable sites will offer 30 day return policy, and if a site has no policy posted, you will want to give that vendor a pass.

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.

Have you ever ordered something online and seen that little padlock at the bottom of the screen? That icon means that you have entered a secured area of the internet. Before you pull out your credit card to buy, make sure you see one of two things on the online order form. Look for that little padlock in the lower portion of the screen or look for "https://" in the url display. Both of these items denote a secure website where you personal information and financial information is safe.

If the jewelry item you are purchasing is an extremely expensive item then you might consider taking advantage of the insured shipping option. While most packages do arrive at their destinations safely, there are a few that don't quite make it. This is not a necessity however it will help you sleep well at night.

Buying jewelry online can be an intensely rewarding experience, and you will find that if you only take the time to find out some key things about your vendor that you will be able to have a risk-free purchasing experience.