#5
All expensive purchases should be shipped by an insured carrier. Make sure your ring will be sent to you by Fed Ex so it is insured and guaranteed.
#6
Check the company’s return policy and make sure you have it in writing – from the website is enough. Sometimes products sold on the internet look very different in reality, so you should check if you can return the ring if you’re not pleased with how it looks. Also check how many days you have to return the ring and if there is any charge?
#7
If your chosen ring has diamonds make sure the jeweler can provide a certificate of authenticity.
#8
Make sure the photos of the product are clear and are taken from different angles. A trustworthy jeweler will want customers to see their products in all their glory. Check your ring size beforehand, so you know what size to order.
#9
Does the product description include colors, measurements and materials? There should be adequate details about the ring you are interested in so you imagine how it will look. Check details such as stone type, stone cut and setting choices. If there’s anything you are unsure about regarding the ring or the ordering process check in advance with the company as it will save you time and money shipping the ring back if you aren’t satisfied. You can also find out the company’s level of customer service, based on how well they deal with your enquiries.
#10
Finally compare prices. As there are so many online merchants, if you take time you can find the most competitive price by shopping around.
Do you have other tips for ordering engagement rings online? Please do share with all of us!
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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!