Green Amethyst Info, Jewelry & Properties: Sterling Silver Green Amethyst Ring: Buying Tips

Over the course of the last year we have had a number of informational posts here on my blog. Maybe you have not noticed it, but I've been trying (more or less successfully) to encourage you to do some research prior to engaging yourself in purchasing some of these extraordinary green gemstones set in different types of jewelry. Here, I will try to give you a couple of advices as to how to buy a green amethyst ring (sterling silver settings), and present to you quite a few quality rings of this type.

Very often purchasing gemstones jewelry is an act of faith. For example, focusing on the diamond industry, .... and for the moment, we can set aside online shopping .... purchasing diamonds for centuries used to be based on trust, and for that matter it still is. You simply have to trust your vendor, and similar act of faith is needed in internet shopping.

Therefore, make sure you trust your jeweler, even if it is an internet based jeweler.

Are there some mechanism of protection, such as return policy?

For example, some companies offer 30 or even 45 DAYS “RISK FREE” refund and return policy. This is important, since one thing is looking at a web picture of a greened amethyst stone, and completely another is a live experience of its luster, cut and color. So many times I have been disappointed at the difference between what's been marketed and what I've actually gotten. The more costly the item you are purchasing, the more important this point becomes.

Do they offer a Warranty?

Note that, many jewelry items should have a lifetime or limited lifetime warranty. These will protect you from manufacturing defect, or even enable a replacement for damaged or missing gemstones in the purchased ring ( but they might not cover sterling silver jewelry). The replacement might include the center prasiolite, or the side stones, usually small carat diamonds or topaz stones.

Still other things you should find out include the following.

Do they offer an expert advice and help via a toll free phone?

Do they have international customers or not?

There are other minor details, which might not mean much in terms of money, but they certainly prove if the jewelry company is serious enough. We are speaking here about free and insured ground shipping on all orders higher than some predefined amount, free jewelry box, and similar details which make life easier. The details indeed contribute to the quality and beauty of life and this hold true also when dealing with jewelry products.

When it comes to buying sterling silver green amethyst ring, it's true, it should naturally cost less that a corresponding ring with a stone of similar cut, color, transparency and carat weight which is set in 14-k gold or platinum. If there are extra diamond side stones, this comparison might not be good, as the diamonds, no matter how small, contribute to the overall price of the jewelry items. For example, take a look at the following amethyst and diamond rings or green amethyst pendants.

Bellow I have put some examples of extraordinarily beautiful prasiolite stones embedded in 925 sterling silver. The stones are so cute, that I would like to have them all, and touch them here and now, this very moment. They are all genuine, at least that is the description used by the vendor. There is more about the difference between synthetic and natural green amethyst here. Also there are different designs, and the silver is platted either with gold or with platinum. Hardly would you find a sterling silver prasiolite ring which is not platted, though. Silver is pretty soft and can be easily scratched so this protective layer on top of it is most needed.

The following are all affiliate links, but I should honestly tell you that I have not purchased from this vendor yet. However, most of the online jewelers, if not all I've had some experience with, were quite OK, providing the service I was looking for. Have a lot of fun with your online shopping.

925 Silver 14K White Gold Plated Genuine Round Green Amethyst Engagement Ring