Five factors to consider while buying jewelry online

 

Five factors to consider while buying  jewelry online 

1.Purpose – This is number one for me. Why are you buying jewellery? Is it just an impulse buy or are you just in the mood to add to your collection or are you buying it as a gift for someone else?
Look at this gorgeous pinterest board I found on Indian Jewelry filled with rings, earings, necklace, pendants  designs found online.When buying such high end pieces it pays to check out online retail stores. Once you have decided what you need, you can simply pick the right option. Last year an elderly aunt of mine wanted to gift her grand daughter with a piece of trendy gold jewelry, so I showed her designs online, paid and bought it for her and got it shipped as a gift to the girl. It was so simple and convenient.

2. Security – One of the major concerns for most shoppers when buying jewelry online especially at generic sites is the security of transaction. However, with a little precaution, this can be no problem. Always check that the site offers a secure payment option. This should be clearly visible at the time of making purchase. Look for signs like VeriSign, MasterCard SecureCode or American Express, paypal or SafeKey.

3. Method of payment – Before you start your shopping, you may want to consider how you want to pay. Today, online shopping is incredibly simple and fast. You can make direct cash transfers or pay via your credit card. Most stores will accept all major cards with Visa, MasterCard or American Express and /or paypal. However, even if you are not comfortable dealing with money online you can opt for the option of payment on delivery which many online stores today offer. Just check out their policy and payment rules before buying.

 4. Budget – As in any shopping expedition, the budget is crucial. Given the range of jewelry in the market, budgeting is important to help you avoid impulsive buys thereby overshooting your budget. Pause for a moment before you shop – Think about your total budget and how many pieces do you want to buy? Are you looking for an expensive bauble or just a normal trinket? Many online stores list their products according to their cost. Clicking on the selected range will help you save time and focus your shopping.

5.Variety – Each of us have our own individualistic tastes when it comes to jewelry. Some may go for only precious items, while others are more experimental. Luckily online jewellery stores keep an incredible variety, unmatched by any brick and mortar store. Where else can you find terracotta or paper segments with 24 K gold pieces? Once you have decided the type of jewelry you want and the brand, you can further cut your shopping time by selecting your budget.

Buying your jewellery online is now easier than ever before. However, do keep these factors in mind along with additional factors like shipping options, return policy and the quality of the brands before shopping

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