Speak to the jewelry store and describe the jewelry you have in mind to their jeweler. Explain gem stone (if any) and metal preferences, as well as the occasion for the jewelry gift. An experienced jeweler can help you determine whether or not the new jewelry is appropriate and may be able to help you find an alternative.
Step 2: Ask Questions About New Jewelry, Jewelry Repair or Fine Watch Repair
Before you consider making a large new jewelry purchase, take everything into account. Aside from jewelry quality and price, ask the jeweler about their industry knowledge and the history of the jewelry store.
• How long have the jewelers been selling jewelry or doing jewelry repair or jewelry appraisal in San Francisco CA?
• Do the San Francisco jewelry stores have certified gemologists, lapidaries, goldsmiths, silversmiths or platinumsmiths on staff?
• Do the jewelry stores make custom jewelry?
• Do the jewelry stores offer ring sizing or ring resizing?
• Where are the gemstones and metals mined?
• What grades of jewelry do the jewelers sell?
• Do the jewelry stores provide warranties if you buy jewelry or fine watches at their jewelry stores?
• Is lifetime jewelry maintenance (such as jewelry cleaning or jewelry repair) included with jewelry sales?
• How do the jewelry stores determine prices for jewelry, diamonds, watches and jewelry repair or fine watch repair?
• Do the jewelry stores do jewelry repair or fine watch repair on site or do they send it out?
Step 3: Make a Preliminary Decision Among Good Jewelry Stores in San Francisco CA
After you've visited and/or called a number of good jewelry stores, mentally review each experience. The jeweler with the most accommodating and knowledgeable staff and widest jewelry selection should make the final "cut", and not necessarily the ones with the "best deals on jewelry" depending on your budget and jewelry needs. But also consider the jewelry quality and the level of detail disclosed by the jewelry store staff. Ideally, you want your new jewelry or custom jewelry to retain its true beauty for a lifetime.
Step 4: Final Research of the Good Jewelry Stores in San Francisco CA
When you've made your choice of jewelry store, verify the qualifications of the jeweler and his/her employees. This is particularly important if you plan to use the services of a registered jewelry professional within. If so, check applicable retail jewelry industry certifications from national jeweler associations, such as the Gemological Institute of America, Jewelers of America, and the American Gem Society.
Step 5: Make the Final Decision for Jewelry Sales in San Francisco CA
Now you can feel confident about your choice of jewelry store. Visit the jewelry stores of your choice and buy your new jewelry and fine watches, but make sure your representative provides a written pricing, quality and warranty agreement on all jewelry sales, jewelry appraising, jewelry cleaning, or jewelry repair and the details about fine watch repair services.
