Online auctions are all anonymous so it’s a great way to not be embarrassed about just finding out about prices. Once you know the range, you can find a way to get a discount.

One place that won’t give you a stiff markup is the pawn shop. They have loads of inventory these days so it’s a great way to get jewelry for cheap. You might be helping them get some needed cash too.

Ask around. Not many of your friends will know but one of two of them will probably be jewelry experts. They can tell you the cheapest place to buy, and the place that will give you the best service too.

Don’t forget about servicing the jewelry afterward. Even paying slightly more may be worth it if the store will service (clean, adjust, etc) for you lifetime for free.

You can get great deals on jewelry at flea markets or yard sales. Verify that you are getting the genuine article and not some concoction of base metals and glass.

Craft fairs are a great way to buy jewelry because the dealers are honest and the prices are great. You may even learn a thing or two about jewelry that will benefit you for life.

Most people will go to a jewelry store because of the advertisements but this is a usually a mistake. Where do you actually think the cost of advertising is covered?

Buying jewelry on TV or at the mall is a sure way to pay top prices for mediocre quality. The advertising are so expensive that they have to make their money back somehow.

Gold can come in the form of composite as well as pure gold. They are all priced differently obviously so make sure you know what you are buying and comparing apples to apples before you pay.

With the holidays coming up, how can you not afford to look up Expedia coupons? Do yourself a favor and save some money.