5 Steps to a Secure P2P Sale of Personalized Fine Jewelry on CustomMade

Your 5-Step Guide to Secure P2P Jewelry Sales on CustomMade

Conducting peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions for personalized fine jewelry on CustomMade requires diligence and awareness of potential pitfalls. By implementing these five steps, you can significantly enhance the security of your sales and protect yourself from fraudulent activities.

Step 1: Verify Seller/Buyer Legitimacy

Thoroughly vet the individual you are transacting with. Examine their profile, reviews, and transaction history on CustomMade. Be wary of new accounts with limited history or unusual activity. For high-value items, consider using a trusted third-party verification service.

Step 2: Detail Product Specifications and Authenticity

• ✓ Clearly define all specifications for personalized fine jewelry, including materials (e.g., gold purity, gemstone type and quality), dimensions, and any custom engraving or design elements.
• ✓ Provide or request official certifications for diamonds and gemstones. Be highly suspicious of claims of lab-grown diamonds being sold as natural, or plated metals being misrepresented as solid gold. These are common tactics in material grade downselling scams.
• ✓ Scammers may use 'Fake CAD Rendering Bait' to showcase designs that are not actually feasible or materially sound. Ensure all design details are confirmed and realistic.

Step 3: Secure Payment and Communication

• ✓ Always conduct transactions through CustomMade's secure payment system. Never agree to off-platform deposits or payments, as this bypasses buyer and seller protections.
• ✓ Be cautious of 'Indefinite Production Delay' tactics. While custom work takes time, an indefinite delay without clear communication or revised timelines is a red flag. Ensure payment is tied to delivery milestones.
• ✓ For transactions exceeding $500, we highly recommend utilizing Safe Trade Services' Premium Plan for enhanced identity verification and secure transaction management. For lower-value items, the Basic Plan offers essential verification.

Step 4: Beware of Common Jewelry Scams

Step 5: Confirm Receipt and Finalize

Once you receive the personalized fine jewelry, carefully inspect it to ensure it matches the agreed-upon specifications and quality. Only then should you confirm receipt and finalize the transaction within the CustomMade platform. This final step ensures the security of both parties.