Oct 04, 2013 | Posted by: abi s

If you are not familiar with fine jewelry, which is what you want in wedding rings and jewelry, then do not go shopping alone. This does not mean that you take a friend that knows even less than you, or one that only buys jewels at the pawn shop. Everyone knows at least one person that is a diva when it comes to jewelry.

A great stone is wonderful but a poor cut could ruin it. In other words for true brilliance the cut is the most important thing.

Colored stones are trends right now for wedding rings and jewelry (thanks to the royal couple) and there are things that unscrupulous jewelers will do to enhance the color of a gemstone, especially emeralds. While every stone is subject to some form of treatment using colored oils to polish stones is not acceptable according to the FTC. Jewelers do this to mask flaws in the stones. So be skeptical of any jeweler that tells you their jewels aren't treated at all. They are lying because they all are but it is what treatments that count.

Extended warranty- if you have homeowners insurance you really don't need this. It is like throwing money away to buy an in store jewelry warranty.

Certification is the most important concern you should have when purchasing wedding rings and jewelry. The certification details the bridal jewelry's value and its identity. Certification is applied to loose diamonds and if you see the word laser or laser path in it you are literally being told that the gem has been altered to remove obvious flaws. This procedure can reduce the price of a gem by 40%.