5 ONLINE JEWELRY SHOPPING MISTAKES TO AVOID

Like so many other products, jewelry sales are increasingly moving online rather than taking place in a traditional brick and mortar store. Shopping online is of course quick and convenient, plus it allows you to shop from places far away from your location.

While being able to see a piece of jewelry and trying it on in person is great, the downside is the inconvenience of needing to travel to a store and being limited to what that particular store has available. You’ll also miss out on beautiful artisan jewelry created by independent designers who generally don’t have bricks and mortar stores (like us).

While there are plenty of upsides to shopping for jewelry online, it still takes some consideration and there are a number of ways it can go wrong. In order to buy jewelry you’ll love you need to pay attention to the right things and avoid some of the pitfalls.

1. SKIMMING THE DESCRIPTION & PHOTOS

Reading a product’s description can help you decide if it’s something you’d like to buy. There are many materials used in jewelry, so it’s good to know what to expect before making a purchase. A well-written description will give you information about the materials and dimensions of the jewelry. You’ll get a better idea of whether or not it’s something you’d like by reading this information.

2. BUYING PIECES YOU WON’T WEAR

Shopping online means you have easy access to many different types of jewelry. For some shoppers this can be both a blessing and a curse. It’s great to be able to see a wide variety of what’s out there and you may find something you really love while browsing, but it can also be distracting.

It can be so easy to unthinkingly add items to your cart when shopping online. For some people that means they may be more likely to buy things on a whim that just catch their eye. That kind of impulse may lead to adding pieces to your collection that don’t really fit your style or lifestyle and won’t often be worn.

Before checking out, think about your selection and consider where you’ll wear the pieces. Are they for special occasions or everyday wear? Do you have a particular outfit they will suit? Are they a fit with your current jewelry collection or are you looking to make a change? Do they say something about who you are as a person?

Some quick consideration before finalizing your purchase is a great way to avoid buying jewelry you might regret later.

3. SHOPPING WITH FAKE BUSINESSES

Unfortunately, one of the biggest downsides of shopping online is an abundance of scams and fake businesses designed to trick you out of your money. The good news is that there are a number of clues to look for and some tools you can use to help you feel confident about who you’re shopping with.

As an example, lately we’ve been seeing online stores advertised on Facebook with a vast array of highly varied designs and surprisingly low prices (both are a clue that something isn’t right), along with a sad story about how they’re closing down. When we look closely at one of these online stores, we’ll discover it was only created in the past few weeks or months. At best you’ll get some poor quality jewelry that doesn’t resemble the photos, but at worst you’ll get nothing at all for your money.

One of the most important things you can do is practice safe online shopping habits and do your research before making any purchases.

4. NOT LOOKING FOR CUSTOMER REVIEWS

It’s a good idea to look for online customer reviews about the item you’re thinking about or the company itself, especially if you’re shopping with a business you haven’t dealt with before.

These reviews can give you a  first-hand account of the quality of the product, the shipping process and how the company handles various issues. You can find a lot of relevant and helpful information in these reviews. It’s a good way to help you feel confident in your purchase.

If you’re shopping with a small business you might find they have a lot fewer reviews online than big box stores. That’s not necessarily a sign that anything is wrong. Customers are more likely to spend time to leave poor reviews for bad products or customer service, so a lack of reviews likely indicates there have been few problems if the business is well established.

If you do see bad reviews for a business, look for a pattern rather than taking a single bad review to heart. Sometimes people can be malicious for no good reason.

5. GETTING THE WRONG SIZE

It’s frustrating to be excited about ordering a piece of clothing or an accessory online, only for it to arrive … and not fit. If the online store has fair returns and exchanges policies you should be able to sort this out, but it can still be discouraging and may feel like you’ve wasted time and effort.

Too many online jewelry shoppers fail to correctly measure themselves and get pieces that won’t fit correctly. This is especially the case with rings, but is also a factor with bracelets, necklaces and anklets.

To avoid this issue, the first step is simply reading the product descriptions, as outlined above. A well run online store will give you clear measurements for each of their products and you should make use of this information.

For necklaces and bracelets, you can simply use a tape measure to check how those measurements will sit on your own body.Taking the time to measure the right way is especially important when ordering rings. A ring should be easy enough to get onto your finger, be comfortable while you’re wearing and be a bit harder to get off. Knowing your ring size for each finger you want to wear rings on is highly recommended. Check out our ring sizing kit to help you get it right.

ONLINE JEWELRY SHOPPING MISTAKES TO AVOID

Jewelry is often the key piece in an outfit that pulls it all together or it can be a sentimental piece that brings back special memories. You might choose a piece of jewelry for yourself purely based on aesthetics or because it has a deeper meaning for you and says something about who you are. Either way, you want to be sure that you’re choosing just the right pieces for yourself (or your gift recipient).

Taking a little extra time and care to avoid these online jewelry shopping mistakes can help you find just the thing. Online jewelry shops open a whole new world of possibilities and options for you to choose from as you build your collection. A few new pieces can level up your whole style instantly. Shop all the latest collection of jewelry at an affordable price and which is 100% trustworthy from www.putstyle.in