| Shopping from an online diamond jewelry store | | | | organizations. |
| provides the advantage of vast selection with the | | | | To ensure that the right diamond is being sold, |
| ease of 24/7 shopping and the ability to rapidly | | | | purchases can be made through an escrow |
| compare prices. Local jewelry stores have | | | | service or by credit card. In an escrow service, |
| confined stocks resulting in restricted selection. | | | | the shopper selects a reputable escrow service |
| Also, the prices at these stores are typically | | | | provider that gets the diamond from the jeweler |
| higher for the same diamond as the local retailer | | | | and cash payment from the shopper. The escrow |
| needs to recover higher overheard and | | | | service provider has the diamond appraised and if |
| maintenance costs. Online stores can have | | | | appraised correctly, sends the diamond to the |
| broader selection as they serve broader | | | | shopper and the cash funds to the jewelry store. |
| geographic markets and can access inventories at | | | | Online diamond stores also sell certified diamonds |
| other jewelers. And as there are a number of | | | | that are graded and certified by independent |
| bonafide online stores, so you can easily compare | | | | laboratories such as Gemological Institute of |
| prices. | | | | America (GIA) and American Gem Society Labs |
| Shoppers rightfully worry about buying online. | | | | (AGSL). The shopper can request these |
| Some of the best prices for diamonds are found | | | | certificates when purchasing the diamonds. As |
| at the smaller online retailers. However, shoppers | | | | most of these stores have good refund /return |
| do worry whether such retailers are bonafide and | | | | policies, shoppers can get independent appraisals |
| if the diamonds they are selling are represented | | | | and return the jewelry or diamond if they are not |
| correctly. A bit of research and a few | | | | fully satisfied. |
| precautionary actions can negate these concerns. | | | | Start your jewelry buying experience today by |
| Bonafide online diamond jewelry stores are | | | | browsing the extensive range of exquisite |
| accredited by BBB Online, Jewelers Vigilance | | | | diamond jewelry online. |
| Committee, and other third party accreditation | | | | |