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should I look for when buying silver jewelry online?
What should I look for when buying silver
jewelry online?
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 You
may be a little nervous about buying silver jewelry online.
However, if you know what you’re looking for and do
some research on the companies online you should get quality
silver jewelry.
The words silver or sterling silver describe a product that
contains 92.5% silver. Silver products sometimes may be marked
925 which means that 925 parts per thousand are pure silver.
Some jewelry may be described as silverplate: a layer of silver
is bonded to a base metal. The mark coin silver is used for
compounds that contain 90% silver.
According to the law, quality-marked silver also must bear
the name or a U.S. registered trademark of the company or
person that will stand behind the mark.
When you're in the market for a piece of silver jewelry for
yourself or someone you love, shop around. Compare quality,
price, and service. If you're not familiar with any jewelers
in your area, ask family members, friends, and co-workers
for recommendations. You also should:
Ask for the store's refund and return policy before you buy.
Check for the appropriate markings on metal jewelry.
Ask whether a gemstone is natural, laboratory-created, or
imitation.
Ask whether the gemstone has been treated. Is the change permanent?
Is special care required?
Make sure the jeweler writes on the sales receipt any information
you relied on when making your purchase, such as the gem's
weight or size. Some jewelers also may supply a grading report
from a gemological laboratory.
In addition, these tips apply when you're shopping for jewelry
online:
Shop with companies you know or do some homework before buying
to make sure a company is legitimate before doing business
with it.
Get the details about the product, as well as the merchant's
refund and return policies, before you buy.
Look for an address to write to or a phone number to call
if you have a question, a problem or need help.
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