The Day My Expensive Crown Taught Me A Lesson About Simple, Honest Quality The Day My Expensive Crown Taught Me A Lesson About Simple, Honest Quality Last November, the rain was coming down hard. I was huddled near a high-end jewelry store, soaking wet. I was wearing one of my reliable top rated wool beanie hats. It was warm and honest. My mission was huge: find the perfect wedding jewelry set for my sister. I needed the specific one—a beautiful rose red crystal crown, necklace, and earring set . I thought buying expensive jewelry meant good service. I expected the process to be simple. I expected honesty. I was completely wrong. This experience taught me that in the world of luxury goods, you need to follow four simple rules to protect yourself. You must check the material carefully. You must measure the item when it arrives. You must ignore the "relationship" games. You must...