Legal Question in Consumer Law in Maryland

Re: Return jewelry purchase

What was the reason for your return? Where (city, state) was the store? What kind of store was it (Jewelry store, Dept. store, pawn shop, etc.)?

Re: Return jewelry purchase

Generally, returns are accepted where the goods are homogenous and

are re-saleable. Stores may condition sales as being final with no return.

However, to do so, they should conspicuously make notice to the consumer.

Often a sign above or around the cashier accomplished this purpose, alternatively

the notice is placed on the bill of sale. The wording of this notice comes into play.

If anyone in the store explained the return policy in a manner that was intended to confuse your

mother or otherwise take advantage of her weakness with English, then you may have a basis in undue influence

or breach of representation in sale.

Moreover, the goods itself has alot to do with your matter. Under a sale of goods, the goods

must be perfectly tendered by the seller. The buyer has a right of inspection. In your case, this

inspection could include having the ring appraised by another gemologist/jeweler. If the ring does not

appraise at the value purchased, you may have a case for forcing acceptance of your return. Lastly, how was the

ring paid for? If you paid via credit card, you may want to contact them for assistance.