{"id":1407,"date":"2012-11-27T11:24:15","date_gmt":"2012-11-27T16:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2012-11-27T11:24:15","modified_gmt":"2012-11-27T16:24:15","slug":"holiday-jewelry-shopping-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/holiday-jewelry-shopping-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Jewelry Shopping Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner \u2013 and that means you need to get your holiday jewelry shopping on!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re planning on proposing to the love of your life or you just want to get that special someone a gift they won\u2019t forget, holiday jewelry is a surefire way to add a little (or a lot!) of sparkle this holiday season.  Additionally, there are always great deals to be found during the holiday season.  This is because jewelers are determined to make themselves look more attractive to prevent customers from going to their competitors.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the many advantages to holiday jewelry shopping, there\u2019s no denying that this can be a stressful and confusing experience.  If that\u2019s the case for you, here are some holiday jewelry shopping tips that will keep you sane this season:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t want to deal with the stress of holiday shopping? <\/strong> Then you should take your holiday jewelry shopping online.  There are plenty of jewelry vendors who will offer you a great deal on diamond jewelry.  Additionally, many of these vendors will offer free shipping, free returns, and even give you discounted prices that you just won\u2019t find in traditional jewelry stores.  Be sure to check out customer reviews to ensure that an online jewelry store is worth your time and money.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/ring_box.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/ring_box.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"ring_box\" width=\"169\" height=\"216\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1409\" \/><\/a><strong>Be sure to check out your ring size before you start shopping online.<\/strong>  Remember, resizing may be an issue with buying holiday jewelry.  Have your ring size professionally sized (do it at the end of the day, when your fingers have slightly swelled) or measure it yourself with a cloth tape measurer.  If you\u2019re buying jewelry on the sly, enlist the aid of the recipient\u2019s best friend or family member to get an accurate ring size.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By taking your jewelry shopping online, you can take advantage of some fantastic deals.<\/strong>  Many online retailers offer extended returns, especially during the holiday season.  If you\u2019re worried that your holiday jewelry won\u2019t fit the lucky recipient, then you don\u2019t have to worry that you\u2019ll have to pay extra to return or resize the jewelry.  Be sure to double-check the retailer\u2019s return policy just to ensure that you have this option available to you.  Also be sure to check on the shipping rates, as you want to ensure you get your jewelry in time for the holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t want to get a ring for the holidays, but still want to bring the bling?<\/strong>  Consider buying <a href=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/diamond-stud-earrings\">diamond stud earrings<\/a> for that special someone in your life.  Diamond stud earrings can bring the bling, and are also a more affordable jewelry option.  They also make excellent gifts for mothers, sisters, grandmothers, and any other special ladies in your life!<\/p>\n<p>Use these holiday jewelry shopping tips to score the deal of the year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner \u2013 and that means you need to get your holiday jewelry shopping on! 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