When It Comes To Buying Gold Jewelry, Choose The Retailer Wisely

You may have heard from the news last February about a woman in Ottawa, Canada who passed China-made jewelry as the real and authentic Tiffany & Co. collections. It is something to be frowned upon because the woman deliberately lied in court and was denying all the way that she did not know the jewelry she bought were fakes. Talk about being a fraud and a liar rolled into one.

The woman's name is Debbie Craddock and she was sentenced to three years in prison for selling a hundred thousand dollars worth of fake or replica jewelry. She sold $5 jewelry for $70 to $120 to her friends and peers without remorse. She even told them the jewelry was real with some imperfections.

Since she sold to friends, of course, they believed her that it was real. She bought the items from a manufacturer in China called Replicaworld and the name of the manufacturer alone will tell the whole story - they sell replica. Still, Ms. Craddock said that she was blinded by that fact. Yeah, snorting here too. Anyway, she got what she deserved and hoping for her child's sake that she will never defraud people again.

Caveat Emptor, Buyer Beware.

The story about Debbie Craddock is an eye opener for all of us. A posing reseller without the necessary documents just cannot be trusted. Even if she or he is your friend or relative, money may pose a bigger interest.

So, what do I have to do now?

I want to buy some jewelry and learning about this story made me hesitate. How can I be sure that the jeweler I talk to is selling only the real thing? I will be so heartbroken if I discovered my diamond ring or gold bracelet was a fake. If China-made pieces are easy to come up with, can it be that some jewelry sellers do the same thing?

You are thinking it right. It is possible and it has already happened which is why you have to choose a jewelry retailer wisely if you are shopping for real jewelry. There are things you need to remember while doing just that and you will get only the best pieces at the best value.

First, research on which stores sell the best jewelry - best, meaning, they sell authentic stuff only. These jewelers are usually those that last for a number of years. You must also go for stores that has the necessary permits and certifications like with Tiffany, not all stores are permitted to carry their brand. Knowledge before purchase goes a long way. It will save you from spending money on a crappy jewelry.

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