How to Select the Right Jewelry Company

               and the Best Opals

 

Here are a few tips on how to pick the jewelry company where you will find your

special piece of dream jewelry! This experience is based on 52 years of

educating people on how to decide on their purchase and what aspects to 

consider prior to purchasing an opal.

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First Tip:

Trustworthy companies are those who have been in business for a long time.

These companies are always educating their employees so they can choose the 

best quality items and provide excellent customer service.

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Second Tip:

A family-run business usually will pay more attention to the quality of the product, customer needs, and genuinely care about the customer service provided. The small company has more personal interest. The family business will try to find ways to satisfy their customers in ways the large corporate businesses cannot.

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Third Tip:

When looking for a custom piece of opal, it is wise to consult a company that specializes in opals to receive the best education, value, and prime stone. If you do not consult an opal expert, you may get a less superior stone and pay more. The quality and knowledge from a specialist is extremely valuable. You will be assured of finding the best stone for your money.  

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When you see lesser quality opals advertised for minimal dollars, you can be sure they are used at bait to get you in the store to sell you other more expensive items. So be aware of what you are buying. Once the fire of the opal gets into your blood, you cannot get rid of it, so why not buy the best!

 

Through our many travels throughout the world, we have been educated on the quality of opals. There are many opals which are “man made” and you must be aware of the kind of opal you are looking at. Ask questions and be assured you are purchasing the real opal from opal specialist.

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Fourth Tip:

For special occasions people want to buy truly unique jewelry. Family owned businesses specialize in custom pieces that will be one of a kind. This is much different than massive distributors who buy in volume and sell to the masses. The large companies cannot compete in the are of unique, custom jewelry. Small family businesses take very seriously the desires of their clients and will go the extra mile to help customers just the right piece.

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Last Tip:

Finally, honesty and integrity are very important factors. The big companies are nationwide and employ many people who are not knowledgeable or educated in the kinds and variety of stones available. You must be the detective and determine the origin, quality, and the value of the stone for yourself. If you do not know, ask questions. If there are any hesitations in the answers just walk away. 

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