So…you’ve been looking to purchase a quality gemstone on the internet and you need some help determining what characteristics you should be looking for in a quality gem. This article is intended as a resource to help guide you through a successful gemstone purchase by avoiding many of the common pitfalls that some consumers become entangled. These pitfalls can often leave a sour taste in your mouth and make you a little head- shy about purchasing gems of various types online.
I am aware that many people have had bad previous gemstone purchasing experiences, and some, in my opinion, were downright awful. The common themes in their communications include:
*Didn’t really “know” the seller as good as I should have before purchasing my gemstone…
*Color in hand was significantly different than the gemstone image shown online…
*Didn’t read the “fine print” regarding my gemstone purchase…
*Wanted to return the gemstone and the seller charged a hefty re- stocking fee…
*Didn’t understand the importance of clarity,tone, hue and saturation before making my gemstone...