The Solution: You have a few options
1. Recommendation from someone you know and trust. Especially if that person has worked with their jeweler for many of their pieces.
2. Take a look at the American Gem Society and/or Jewelers of America. You can locate reputable jewelers in your area that have met the standards of these organizations. The American Gem Society even provides a free Consumer Protection Kit. Jewelers of America has a site, Jewelry Information Center, where you can read up on jewelry shopping tips, and find information about all kinds of jewelry. Get more educated so that you can make educated decisions since wedding jewelry is expensive and holds so much meaning.
3. Get an independent appraisal of the value of your ring to insure you know the value of your ring before purchasing. You can also find certified appraisers at the American Gem Society website.
Are you going with a local jeweler or a nationwide known jeweler? Are you buying from online stores? What are your jewelry experiences?
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! - 2 Corinthians 5:17
My name is Melina. Welcome to my blog where we get inspired by wedding pretties and moved by the Love of Christ. I write to share things that make me giddy and an outlet for us all to grow in our faith. Happy wedding planning and beyond! Check out my About page for more about me and the purpose for my blog :-)
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