Christmas is a popular time to pop the question, and many of those who go through with it will have to suffer agonizing trips to the jewelry store to pick out a rock that will cost so much it could make them rethink the entire endeavor. One way to save time is to buy it online, but there’s still a stigma about buying jewelry that way.

According to Money Under 30, there’s no reason for such a stigma. Getting an engagement ring online should be as easy and risk-free as buying anything else.

The reasons not to worry about buying rings online are that reputable jewelers have no-questions-asked return policies, will insure their shipments and will make sure you’re satisfied in order to avoid getting stuck with a poor reputation.

The post recommends thoroughly researching the retailer’s policies before you buy, and suggests taking great caution when buying from an online auction. If you go the auction route, you should nail down the details of exactly what you’re buying and familiarize yourself with the way the seller processes payments, as well as how they’ll handle your claims if something goes wrong.

How to Buy an Engagement Ring Online [Money Under 30]

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