{"id":3528,"date":"2010-06-27T10:03:15","date_gmt":"2010-06-27T14:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=3528"},"modified":"2015-05-18T10:24:18","modified_gmt":"2015-05-18T14:24:18","slug":"6-month-cleaning-and-inspection-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/6-month-cleaning-and-inspection-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"6 MONTH CLEANING AND INSPECTION ROUTINE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many Jewelry Stores (just about every single Chain Store or Mall Jewelry Store) offers a Diamond Guarantee that covers your Jewelry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nThese stores Guarantee your Diamond (sometimes for life<\/strong>), against loss… But, they FORCE you to bring it in twice a year<\/strong> for routine Cleaning and Inspection (which they note on your actual Diamond Guarantee Certificate).<\/p>\n

The Question is: WHY?<\/h2>\n

Why is this Jewelry Inspection required? Why is it a mandatory event?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThere are 5 main reasons why Jewelry Stores require this customer participation…<\/p>\n

\nLet’s look at them!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Part of the Contract<\/h2>\n

\nThese Jewelry Stores are offering to pay for your Diamond in case something happens to it. Like you lose it, it falls out of the mounting, or it breaks… They are in fact, giving you a FREE Diamond!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSo, asking for something in return (a 6 month Inspection<\/strong>) is not too much to ask for.<\/p>\n

A FREE Diamond is a FREE Diamond!<\/h2>\n

The Diamond Guarantee itself is a major selling point<\/strong>… It’s supposed to Guarantee the Diamond NO MATTER WHAT!<\/strong><\/p>\n

But, not every Diamond will be replaced<\/strong> as stated. Why? Because people get lazy and skip their scheduled<\/strong> Cleanings and Inspection (which is why you should mark it on your Calendar, or set a Reminder in your Phone<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

\nSo, even though the stores DO Guarantee<\/strong> every Diamond… they actually only Guarantee Diamonds that have been routinely Inspected!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe lesson to learn here is:<\/strong> If you want your Diamonds Guaranteed for life, All you need to do is fulfill <\/strong>your end of the contract!<\/p>\n

2) Good Service<\/h2>\n

\nLet’s face it, doing these little, quick, cleanings is cool. You get your Jewelry Cleaned and your Diamonds Sparkling<\/strong>! Awesome!<\/p>\n

\nEveryone LOVES Clean Jewelry!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It makes the Gold Shiny, the Stones Glisten, everything looks so much better! More Bling!<\/strong><\/p>\n

And that, is a great thing. Because some people NEVER clean their Jewelry<\/strong>. So these twice a year Inspections are the only time of the year that their Jewelry gets cleaned.<\/p>\n

\nA quick polish from a Professional Jewelry Cleaner and Steam Cleaner goes a long way. It makes your Jewelry look brand new again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nPlus, clean Jewelry always puts a smile on your face<\/strong>. :)<\/p>\n

\nGet some great deals at Amazon <\/strong>here: Jewelry Cleaners<\/a>\"\".<\/p>\n

3) Catch Repairs<\/h2>\n

\nThis is the big reason why you have to bring your Jewelry in… Preventive Medicine!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIf there is something wrong <\/strong>with your Jewelry or Rings, like you have a broken Prong<\/strong>, a loose Diamond, a thin Shank<\/strong> or a Worn Channel… the Guarantee will demand <\/strong>that you get those repairs done. And done ASAP!<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nIn order for the Diamond Guarantee to remain intact (and NOT get voided<\/strong>), you MUST <\/strong>get the required repairs finished right here, right now. Which also means, the store will end up replacing fewer lost Diamonds!<\/p>\n

\nIf you need to get your Prongs retipped, you are going to have to pay for those<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If your Channel Walls are weak or breaking, you will have to pay<\/strong> to have it repaired.<\/p>\n

\nGranted, you could also have an ESP<\/strong> (Extended Service Plan<\/a>) on the rings (sold at the time of purchase in some stores) that will cover these additional repairs… But somehow, someway, if you want to keep your Diamonds Guaranteed, you’ll have to pay for those repairs.<\/p>\n

And Repairs are NOT Cheap!<\/h2>\n

I will say, that sometimes you can also get your Insurance Company to cover<\/strong> the costs of these repairs… It’s wise to check it out and ask!<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) Keeps you Loyal<\/h2>\n

\nHaving a routine Inspection does one thing really well… It keeps you loyal!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It keeps you going back to that one particular Jewelry Store<\/strong> versus their competitor.<\/p>\n

\nWhen you have to keep going back to one store it builds friendships, loyalty and trust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nThat in itself leads to one thing: More business!<\/strong><\/p>\n

5) Sell you MORE!<\/h2>\n

\nIt’s all about the Sales!<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you go back to the store (which has sold you before), the odds are good that you’ll buy MORE from them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nPeople usually buy Jewelry a couple of times a year<\/strong>. This is actually convenient<\/strong>… You have to go back anyway! :)<\/p>\n

\nWhile the salesperson is Cleaning and Inspecting your Jewelry (which may or may not need any repairs), what are you doing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe obvious thing…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking around and Shopping! :)<\/h2>\n

This gives the Jewelry Store the perfect opportunity to tempt you<\/strong> and to sell you more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nHow about a new Watch?<\/strong> Some new Earrings? Maybe even an upgrade to your Pendant… It’s such an easy thing to do once you’re in that “Jewelry Mode<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

\nChances are, by the time you leave, you’ll have bought something…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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