Seven Return-Policy Clauses to Read Before You Buy

Jewelry return policies read simply until you hit the fine print, which is exactly where most of the restrictive terms live.

Custom and resized items are the most common 'final sale' trap — many retailers advertise a 30-day return window on the homepage, then exclude anything that's been sized, which covers the majority of engagement ring purchases.

We break down the seven clauses worth reading closely before you buy, including restocking fee thresholds, who pays return shipping, and how 'store credit only' policies get disclosed (or don't).

Editorial disclosure: this guide reflects our independent research and is not sponsored by any retailer named in it.