The internet is a huge shopping mall and jewelry is one of the most popular items purchased. This may surprise you but there is a very simple reason for it – online jewelry merchants don’t have any overheads to cover rental so they can sell items at a cheaper price than an actual store.
So you can find an engagement ring with a much more agreeable price tag! There is also the convenience of buying online, why spend a whole day trawling the shops in the rain when you can type in exactly what you are looking for and within seconds have an entire range fitting your requirements right in front of you. So you have window web-shopped and now you think you found ‘the one’? With a few clicks it will be on its way to your doorstep! Couldn’t be easier!
But is it safe? What happens if it gets lost in the post? How can you be sure it’s a real diamond? What if you change your mind? Don’t panic, there are a number of ways to ensure the whole process runs smoothly. Below is a checklist of important points you need to be satisfied with before ordering. Take your time to find your perfect ring – it’s for life after all! Good luck!
#1
The first thing you should do is find a reputable online jeweler. Do some research online to find a long standing, company. Even better if you can find one with some credentials, for example Forbes magazine have listed Blue Nile as the best online jeweler for several years running. If you use Google to search the first few listings in your results will be the most popular companies who have been around the longest, and so are likely to be more reliable.
#2
Once you have a found a company you are interested in ordering from, conduct an internet search for feedback from their customers. Check for any negative statements or positive reviews. There may even be a forum on the company’s website where customers can voice their views. This will tell you a lot about the service you should expect to receive from the company. Don’t be scared to ask questions on the forum, if people have had a bad experience they want to share the story to make others aware.
#3
You need to know what you are buying. Whether it’s gold, silver or diamonds there are various grades and if you have done your homework you are less likely to be fooled into buying fake jewelry online. Search the internet for information, there’s lots of sites that will explain in simple terms.
#4
If you have spotted your dream ring on an online jewelry store but you’re hesitant to make the purchase, call their 800 number and have a chat with a customer service advisor to ensure they reliably provide support and service.
I dunno if I will ever buy a ring online….cause I want to see it first and see if it fits my finger :)
You’re right Tavia. Even with the return policy and everything, I don’t think I’d ever be comfortable with the idea of buying a ring online.
It’s true that online things maybe cheaper but I need to see if it fits my finger and second of all some rings have their garrancee with them.
Maybe I wouldn’t choose to buy rings online but certinly buying online is useful for so many things. I’m an ebay addict infact :P
Xannyyy,
Online shopping is one of the best things to have happened to the internet! Specially when you can’t find something you really want anywhere, you’re bound to find it online! When I can’t afford to shop, I visit all kinds of websites just to add things to my shopping cart and then quickly shut the window. :)
Lol!
Lol just like me Sheila!!
And it’s even comfy when you don’t have time for shopping. In less than a few minutes you find the desired object and much cheaper !!
Xannyyy,
Hahah you do that too?! :) I wish there was some advanced technology where you could even try things on before ordering them online. WHo knows…someday I guess :)
Lol!
Sheila I think you’re expecting too much!! :P
But here in Malta there’s one site that provides it. It’s for animals clothes. You see al the products online then choose an item, you call the seller with your item number and he brings the item at home by free delivery so you can try it on your pet!
Maybe this will also be available in a few years for humans! :P
Xannyyy,
Wow! And that site is for pet clothes?! Again…wow! Why not for us humans then. That’s unfair! Lol.
Sheila,
Yes, mum used to use it when we had our dog :)
Well lets face it, it one of the few advantages they have over us humans!
Xannyyy,
That’s true. God knows they deserve it :D
Sheila,
Yes so true!
I wish I could make some difference but a person in such a big world wouldn’t count!