10 Rules to Buying Discount Jewelry

Before you buy discount jewelry, make sure you completely understand the process of taking care of your jewelry. Know where to store and how to clean it.

Make sure you are absolutely happy with your discount jewelry before you purchase it. If you have any questions make sure to ask them before purchasing.

Discount jewelry will often carry a certificate from the GIA if it possesses a diamond over 1 carat in size.

Move all diamonds under light in different angles. This will give you the opportunity to observe all angles the diamond displays.

Be leery of colored or tainted lights that can change the appearance of the diamond and the discount jewelry. Make sure you see the diamond under white fluorescent light or in daylight. Do not purchase any discount jewelry that you cannot observe in good lighting.

Observe the metals in the setting for rough spots that suggests bad care was taken in finishing the product.

Request to see the platinum, carat, and sterling silver markings in precious metals. Look for more items that display the standards of quality it possesses.

Do not let the word discount jewelry lead you to believe it is a poor quality product.

Do not buy discount jewelry for an investment. There are many variables that factor in to making a profit: such as manufacturing costs, overhead, and many other things that affect the price.

Purchases discount jewelry because you have a desire for that individual piece. Discount jewelry is a luxury, so treat yourself when you find something that speaks to you.

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