| Many people have decided to buy engagement | | | | where the power of the good old interweb really |
| rings online. You may have considered this | | | | shines. Even the largest retail jewelers have a limit |
| yourself, but are feeling wary. After all, an | | | | to the selection they have on hand in their shop. |
| engagement ring is one of the biggest purchases | | | | Online jewelers carry a huge selection, far bigger |
| you will make and its something your wife to be | | | | than you would find locally. Since the biggest online |
| will wear every day. Clearly, this isn't something | | | | retailers buy in such large quantity, they can |
| you want to mess up. But what do you need to | | | | demand lower prices from wholesalers. Also, their |
| look for? | | | | lack of retail stores and sales staff means that |
| Since you're buying the diamond sight unseen, you | | | | their overhead is lower. Make sure they are |
| need to find an online jeweler that is trustworthy. | | | | passing the prices on to you. |
| You don't want to plunk down your hard earned | | | | Their website should let you adjust the cut, |
| cash for a diamond that is different than what | | | | clarity, color and carat of the diamond and pair it |
| was advertised or even worse is a cubic zirconia. | | | | with a gold, white gold or platinum band. It should |
| Make sure that whoever you pick hasn't been | | | | let you see how the combination you've selected |
| around for a while. Check out their website too, | | | | will look. It also should clearly tell you how much |
| make sure it looks reputable. If it looks even the | | | | the ring will cost. |
| slightest bit suspect, then look elsewhere. | | | | Free shipping is a plus, as is no charge two day or |
| Make sure they have a money back guarantee in | | | | even next day shipping. The better jewelers will |
| writing. Since you won't see the ring before you | | | | ship your ring in a nice box. This will save you the |
| get it, there's always a chance you won't like it. | | | | trouble and expense of having to find one |
| Or even worse, your wife to be might not like it. | | | | yourself. |
| You need to find a site that will let you send it | | | | Check to see if people are saying good things |
| back for a full refund. Ideally, you'd like to have a | | | | about them. Positive reviews from magazines or |
| 30 day period to make your return. Easy to find | | | | newspapers are great, especially if they are |
| contact information for customer service is | | | | reputable ones you have heard of. What's an |
| important too. | | | | even better indicator of how good they are is |
| They need to have a big selection and better | | | | real testimonials from satisfied customers. A good |
| prices than you would get locally. This is an area | | | | internet jeweler will have both. |