The only store that I would ever buy expensive jewelry from is Costco. Not that you would return a ring, but Costco will refund your money at any time, even years later. Local jewelers will never refund your money for any reason. They may offer "store credit" if you make a return within 2 or 3 weeks. Also, I would trust Costco for honesty. A few years ago, I helped a friend buy an expensive ring, and I learned how dishonest some local jewelers are. Some of them will try to cheat the State and Federal governments by arranging the sale to avoid paying sales tax and income tax. One "reputable" jeweler asked my friend to pay cash, and to provide an out-of-state address so they could send an empty box to it to trick Florida into thinking it was an out-of-state sale. Costco sells a lot of high end jewelry, they are honest, and their return policy provides peace of mind.
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