Due to Covid, everyone has had to adjust to a new lifestyle. We have had to learn how to work from home, shop from home, and go to doctor appointments over a Zoom call. This is the same in regard to shopping for jewellery online. Many store owners have had to create websites for their shops to be able to sell their products.
It is very comfortable to shop from your living room, but is it safe? Especially with jewellery, you cannot see what you are purchasing, and so cannot tell if it is real or not. Apart from this, it is also very difficult to tell if something is going to fit you once you receive it, such as a necklace or ring.
What are the advantages of buying jewellery online?
There are many advantages of purchasing jewellery online. The major advantage is that you can shop at whatever time you like. Unlike a physical shop, the online store does not close. You can scroll through the options for as long as you want, and whatever time you want. This is a huge benefit to those who work crazy hours and are not able to shop at the standard 9 am to 6 pm times.
Customer reviews are the best thing about online jewellery stores. When you are going into the actual shop, you only have the person working there giving you feedback on the object, which is not always the truth. Customer reviews are honest, which means that when you decide to purchase a particular item, you will be at ease knowing that it is a good quality item and not a waste of your money.
You can shop from anywhere in the world, as long as they deliver to your country. This is the best because some shops may not have exactly what you want in your exact area, but somewhere else may do. You are not limited to just the one place, which is a huge benefit for a lot of people.
Another benefit is the fact that you can look up different stores for the best price. You are not limited to just one store and their product. You can actually save money doing it this way. A lot of shops over price their products, and so it is safer to be able to look around as you will find that other shops sell for much less.
What are the disadvantages of buying jewellery online?
Same as the advantages, there are also many disadvantages of online shopping for jewellery. You always have to be careful where you purchase your jewellery from, as it could be a scam. You are not in a physical store and have to trust the site with your personal information.
When purchasing online you cannot test out the item. You cannot see if it fits or whether it suits you. If it does not suit you or there is something you need to get fixed, there is a hassle of having to send it back to the seller. This may end up costing you money instead of saving you the extra few quid.
It is hard to trust an online store unless you have actually been to the shop in person. Then at least you know where they are located, what type of jewellery they sell, and whether they are a legit store. Scammers are a massive issue online, so you need to make sure you are not giving out your card details and personal information to just anyone.
There is also the issue of the jewellery being fake. Some sellers advertise diamond rings, earrings, and much more. When received, you can clearly tell there is no diamond and that you just spent a huge amount on a fake piece. There can be issues in getting your money back and returns in these cases.
How to tell if you are buying good quality jewellery?
Before purchasing anything online, extensive research needs to be done. You need to learn about the different types of metal there is, what a diamond looks like, how much roughly these cost, and much more. If you are purchasing gold online but the price is very cheap, you should know that this probably is not real gold. Silver is the cheapest type of metal you can purchase. Gold is in the middle price scale, and platinum is the most expensive. You can tell what type it is by how it looks and feels.
If you are buying diamonds, it is important you know how to test the diamond to see if it is real. If you breathe on the diamond, it will not fog up. If it does, then it is not a real diamond. Online reviews of sellers is vital. If there are no reviews, it may be best to avoid the jeweller altogether. Good and many reviews mean that people shop in the store and it is well-known. Never buy from a non-legitimate site.
Online jewellery shopping is a good idea if you are shopping from a reputable store. You need to always do your research before jumping in and buying something. It is advisable to know your ring size before buying any rings online. Research the different types of metal there are, what a diamond should look like, and the costs associated with these. With all this in place, you can feel secure in purchasing your jewellery online.