Coloured Gemstones: An online Buyer’s Guide - What you should look for in an online gemstone dealer.

1.    Always read the company “About Us” page. Try to identify its history, principles and aims.

2.    Read the company’s reviews is one of your best guides. Don’t forget to read what others have to say about the products they bought. 

3.   Buy from a company witch has been in the business for few years. Bad companies rarely survive long.

4.   Don't deal with a company before checking its address, phone and email. Maybe get in contact with them?

5.    Buy from suppliers who have a good stock – they will often offer better prices.

6.   Don't buy a gem unless the vendor can guarantee that the specific stone is in his stock – every gemstone is unique!

7.   You want to see the stones pictures before buying! The stone must be portrayed fully and accurately.

8.    Don't buy a stone without detailed information about it – carats, clarity, colour and cut are the main ones.

9.   An honest dealer will disclose any treatments. Coloured gemstones are usually treated to some extent to improve their appearance.

10.  Be sure the company provide payment options that offer reasonable consumer protection, such as major credit cards or PayPal.

11. If you can't return it, don't buy it. Your best protection in any purchase is your ability to return the item for a full refund.