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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JEWELRY BUYERS

October 29, 2022

By Jewelry Buyer in Manila

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People tend to think that stores that do a lot of volume can give you the best price, but the reality is that the markups at national chains are often a lot higher than the markups at independent jewelry stores. Always check and compare.

Never deal with a jeweler who doesn’t have a generous return policy. Select a jeweler as carefully as you do a doctor, lawyer or any other trained professional. Find someone who is credentialed, such as a GIA Graduate Gemologist.

Take note of their affiliations with jewelry industry groups and professional associations. Use GIA’s Retailer Lookup to find a jeweler near you who carries GIA-graded diamonds or has GIA-trained associates on staff.