In the Hamptons, you have a fair selection of jewelers to choose from. But if you want to get the most out of your experience (and your money), these are the five questions that you should be asking yourself, or a Hamptons jeweler:
1. Are You Being Heard?
Reputable jewelry stores won’t immediately be trying to push a product on you. Instead, they will listen to you, your wants, and what the purpose of the jewelry is for.
* A quality jewelry company will not try to force his or her own agenda on you
* Great jewelers won’t focus on the price but rather show an array of suitable items
* The best jewelry companies will help you narrow down your choices without making a pressure sale for any
We at Marinelli know first-hand how important it is to listen to the customer and present pieces that would be most suitable to an individual. We’re fortunate enough to have experienced staff at our location that is able to make the best recommendations depending on an individual’s age, gender, the event, and the occasion.
2. Is There a Wide Selection?
The jewelry industry is huge. While no business could possibly carry every single piece offered today, they should be able to offer enough variety to cater to your individual tastes and preferences. This is particularly important if you’re choosing a key piece for a loved one – such as an engagement ring.
3. Is This an Established Business?
Marinelli has been in the jewelry industry for well over 25 years. Any jewelry company that has been in business for at least 10 is what we would consider to be “established,” though there are a number of other factors to consider including:
* The quality of the product
* The durability of the product
* The suitability of the product
4. Do They Offer More Than Just Selling Jewelry?
The best companies in the business don’t simply sell jewelry. Rather, the offer a full-fledged line of services for individuals to take advantage of including:
* Gold buying
* Estate jewelry and rare coin purchasing
* Watch servicing and repair
We at Marinelli offer these services at each of our locations and encourage our customers – old and new – to take advantage of them for guaranteed servicing.
5. Is the Jeweler Informative?
The goal of a Marinelli professional isn’t to simply sell you a piece that you will love. Another important piece of purchasing jewelry now and in the future is to educate yourself. For example, if you’re purchasing a diamond, our professionals will teach you not only about the “4Cs,” but show you how to look for them as well. You’ll be provided with a walk-through for how you can be sure that you’re purchasing the best diamonds for your budget well into the future, regardless of the doorstep of a jeweler where you may find yourself.