Best Places to Buy Fine Jewelry

Shopping for an engagement ring, diamond anniversary present, or gemstone birthday gift can be a stressful experience, and not just because fine jewelry is expensive. Shopping either in a jewelry store or an online shop has many benefits, but there are always some issues for which you should keep your eyes open. Here is a simple guide to shopping for jewelry that will ensure every experience is more excitement than agitation, no matter what type of gem you buy.

What to Look For Online

Princess Cut and Pave Diamond Necklace

Any online jewelry shop should have an extensive selection, that’s part of the fun of choosing the Internet over a local shop. But in addition, they should offer assistance both in the form of email or online contact as well as a phone option. You should be able to reach someone to discuss any concerns or questions you may have, since you can’t rely on a salesperson for help. The photos of the products should also be crystal clear. Make sure you read the fine print about any irregularities or “buyer beware” red flags. Finally, any good online shop will have a warranty or guarantee. Ideally, a lifetime warranty will be standard, but always make sure you have a way to return your high-end jewelry if it’s not up to your expectations.

What to Look For In Store

Square-Shaped Diamond Earrings
With Clips

Jewelry stores have helpful employees and access to the real products, so you can try them on, compare sizes and ask all your questions. But be careful of any assistant who pressures you to choose one item over another or hurries you along. The best jewelry is its own salesperson, and it doesn’t require the pressure-filled pleas of a worker angling for a commission. A brick and mortar store, just like an online shop, should have a warranty too. And if the selection is wanting, don’t choose from what’s available; make sure you find the piece that’s as individual as you dreamed it would be.

If you’re left wondering what sort of shop has expert salespeople who are never pushy, a sizable selection and lifetime warranties, rest assured you’re not seeking some fairy tale. Ziva Jewels offers both online and in store shopping, so they have plentiful diamonds and gemstones, helpful, local Ziva retailers and unique jewelry, all with a lifetime warranty that ensures your happiness. Ready to make the purchase of a lifetime? Visit us near you or online, any time.

Issues with Buying Diamond & Fine Jewelry Online

The process of jewelry buying is fairly complicated, especially when taking into consideration all the terminology and technical aspects involved. What shouldn’t be a stressful experience is deciding where to buy, but that’s often the first issue upon which people stumble. While both jewelry stores and online shops have their advantages, both have disadvantages as well. In order to make the simple act of choosing a place to buy simpler and more enjoyable, here is a quick breakdown of the benefits and drawbacks of each option and a recommendation on how anyone can skip the negatives entirely with one little trick.

The Best of In Store Shopping

Ruby Three-Stone Ring With Halo

 The benefits of heading to local jewelry stores or factory-direct stores are fairly clear. You can admire the jewelry in person, try it on and speak with a salesperson about any questions you may have about cut, clarity, carat weight or color. However the drawbacks are equally apparent. The salesperson may pressure you to buy something you’re uncertain about or unready to commit to, or he may offer inexpert advice on a certain piece. Additionally, a store has limited selection, so if you don’t find something you love, you may instead opt for something “close enough,” reducing your enjoyment of the piece.

The Best of Online Shopping

Pear and Oval-Shaped Diamond
Links Necklace

On the other hand, opening a browser and searching an online jewelry catalog means you have a nearly limitless selection of choices, an exciting prospect if you have something specific in mind. There’s also complete privacy, and you’re given as much time to ponder your choices as you’re willing to spend searching. Finally, no one is pressuring you to make a decision. As a polar opposite to in-store shopping, there’s no helpful or knowledgeable salesperson to assist you in answering questions. You cannot try on any pieces and even high quality photos hardly do diamonds justice. More worrisome yet, if you buy from an untrustworthy store, you never know what you’re going to get until it arrives.

Floral Pattern Antique Bracelet

Fortunately, there is a solution for shoppers who aren’t willing to sacrifice any benefits in their search for the perfect ring, necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings. At Ziva Jewels, we’ve combined the best of both worlds. You can browse our extensive collection online at your leisure, and once you’ve found the perfect item simply request to see it in person at a local affiliated retailer. There you may try it on, ask any questions you may have and trust the expert, no-pressure advice of our trusted salespeople. When it comes to diamond buying, you should never settle for anything less than exceptional, and our “Try Before You Buy” program and lifetime warranties ensure you never have to.