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How to Clean and Preserve Your Jewelry

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February 8, 2016

download (1) 1.) Dealing with Dullness – Silver

Actually it’s not that really bad if you cannot take off your silverware: the natural oils in your skin will practically “clean” the silver and keep it looking shiny. Hold on! It doesn’t mean you can wear them all the time. Even common household chemicals or intense perspiration will cause corrosion and tarnish. So whether you’re a kitchen fairy or a gym bunny, you definitely should remove silver jewelry before delve into work. Oh and if you’re wondering why your grandma put on her jewelry as a finishing touch: hair spray and perfumes accelerate the tarnishing of silver.

You also have to be attentive with storage: the best way to keep them beautiful and polished if you keep them in individual airtight plastic bags, prevent tarnishing caused by air.

If the “damage” is done, do not fret: use a microfibre cloth or a piece of flannel and with gently rubbing motions, you can relatively easily remove the dull, dark areas.

2.) My Prescioussss – Precious and Semi Precious Gemstones

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What to Do With Used Gold Jewelry

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January 22, 2016

$_35 As a human being, you – and you alone – enjoy the luxury of changing your mind. So, it is perfectly alright for someone to grow out of their favorite necklace or earrings. Fashions change and tastes mature as we age. Besides, sometimes, some items like gold rings become too tight for wear if the wearer puts on weight. It could also be possible that you have inherited a good amount of gold or silver jewelry, and you have been keeping it with you simply because you never knew what to do with it. Well, whatever your reasons, the best thing you can do with jewelry that you are not going to wear is to sell them! Why? Times are such that you have the rare opportunity to cash old gold jewelry for amazing profit.

However, while many people have a lot of experience buying jewelry, they may know little about selling precious jewelry. So, the first thing to do is to find someone worthy of your confidence. How do you find such a dealer?

Consider this: would you trust

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How to Wear Gold Jewelry This Spring

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December 14, 2015

GOLD-JEWELRY-300x300 People have been making jewelry out of gold for a long time. Artisans during the Copper Age started working with the precious metal as early as the 4th millennium BC. Gold was prized for its beauty, rarity, and versatility by most of the great civilizations of antiquity. The Ancient Egyptians had a special relationship with the metal. Investments in mining technology and a commitment to prospecting made gold one of their most valuable natural resources.

The Greeks were also fond of gold, but the Romans were downright obsessed with it. Their enormous empire gave them access to lands where the metal could be extracted on a large scale. Roman engineers invented hydraulic mining methods, which allowed them to collect gold in huge quantities. Before this time, gold was only owned or worn by kings, queens, and other aristocrats. It was rarely traded or exchanged by the hoi polloi. The Romans were the first to use gold as a mainstream form of currency. Their entire monetary system was based on a gold coin called the aureus, which was more valuable and rarer

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Fresh New Ways To Update Old Jewelry

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April 20, 2016

Jewelry is a hot item among many shoppers. Children, teens, and adults are all mesmerized by jewelry as they see it sitting in the display window of stores in many malls and shopping centers around the country. If you feel mesmerized and want to buy jewelry, then read the following article for advice.

When you purchase jewelry that dangles and hangs, remember to budget a little money and time for selecting a good chain. A fragile chain can ruin a valuable piece by breaking at the least opportune moment. Get a jeweler’s advice to pick out a chain that strikes a good balance between attractiveness and durability.

Have a budget in mind before you go shopping for jewelry. It can be tempting to see a piece you like and want to buy it, but if you’ve set the budget beforehand you won’t even look at pieces out of range. You’ll save money and buy a piece of jewelry you can afford.

Store your earrings in a pill box. A pill box is just the right size for small earrings, and it will keep them from getting lost. It is also convenient to bring with you

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Jewelry Design Services

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April 15, 2016

Jewelry design service is a very competitive market especially when attempting to design for larger stores that do a lot of mass production and market to the general public. When designing and manufacturing your personal line of jewelry, you will want customers to understand that no one else is going to have the same piece of jewelry they buy because you personally make each piece. The way you handle your artwork is going to increase its worth, and your customers will handle your jewelry the same way.

A major component that consumers consider when purchasing jewelry is whether or not the pieces are of superior quality. You want to incorporate only the best materials for your pieces of handmade jewelry, because your customers are very aware of jewelry that is made from inferior products and they will not buy it. Keep your eye open for businesses that might be able to sell you the best materials you want at an affordable cost. If you incorporate crystals in your jewelry, you should think about using Swarsovski crystals. You should not skimp on the quality of your materials as it will show in the finished product.

How many

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How and Where to Sell Broken & Unwanted Gold Jewelry

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April 10, 2016

If you need some fast cash-and who doesn’t these days-you probably can find some broken and unwanted gold jewelry that you haven’t worn for years just collecting dust. With the current price of gold higher than it’s been in decades, it may prove to be a cash bonanza that you just haven’t thought about. It may be an old class ring, a chain with a broken clasp or some old fashioned pieces you inherited. All of these are now worth far more than they were when they were originally made. Why not turn them into the money you need by selling them to a reliable Internet gold buyer?

How Gold Jewelry is Valued

The value of gold depends on several factors including weight and purity and the current spot market price that fluctuates constantly. Notwithstanding these normal ups and downs that reflect the value of the US dollar and other factors, the current prices are still exceptionally high.

Gold is generally rated in Karats. Most jewelry is stamped as 10K, 14K, 18K or 24K, with 10K being the lowest pure gold content and 24K the highest. In some countries like Pakistan, gold jewelry is occasionally

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Jewelry Metals and Possible Allergies

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April 1, 2016

When I was a little kid, my mom was a big fan of jewelry. However, she was very careful about what she was buying. Later on I realized that the only thing she wore was gold. This was not necessarily because she loved it so much, but because she was allergic to metals. One people out of seven have an allergy to metals and the majority is allergic to nickel alloys. Even so, some persons are simply allergic to almost all metals.

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Thus, since I am designing handmade jewelry, I try to create objects that can be worn by everyone. For that to happen, I have searched some things related to the various metals that are being used in jewelry manufacturing. Here is what I found!

Allergies

Before getting into anything, you have to understand the causes of the allergic reactions with most metals. As it was mentioned above, the majority of allergies appear when nickel alloys are involved. Nickel alloys are placed straight on the skin so the natural oils and sweat oxidize the metal. Due to this oxidation, the nickel forms a thin layer of salts on the jewelry. These salts

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Tips to Choose an Online Store For Diamond Jewelry

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March 30, 2016

Jewelry shopping is always thrilling for most women and if it is shopping for diamond jewelry she is sure to be pleased beyond words. Although diamond shopping is always welcome and fun, shopping online for your diamond jewelry can be a whole new experience that is not only time saving but is also a lot more simpler than hopping from one jewelry store to the next trying to find the right pieces of diamond jewelry. Here are a few tips that will make online diamond jewelry shopping all the more exciting for you.

First and foremost verify the authenticity and security of the website. The SSL security must meet the desired expectations as you will be sharing a lot of personal and financial information when you place your order. So ensure they meet the set standards.

You should also take care to select an online jeweler whom you trust. Try and single out a few from a list and buy only from the one you feel most confident about.

Since it is diamond jewelry you’re buying ensure it is accompanied with an authentic diamond certificate from a reputable organization that entails all necessary details.

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The Many Benefits of Buying Loose Diamonds Online

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March 18, 2016

If you’re looking to propose with a perfect engagement ring, want to surprise your wife or loved one with a special anniversary ring or want to treat yourself to a beautiful piece of jewelry, you’ve probably begun the research process into different types of pre-set jewelry and certified loose diamonds. These beautiful, timeless stones are an investment, and the purchase should be researched thoroughly to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible. In this article, we’ll explore the many benefits of buying wholesale loose diamonds from an experienced, online retailer.

Online Stores Have A Broad Selection

Selection is key when it comes to choosing from a variety of loose diamonds. Some online websites are able to stock thousands of loose stones since they don’t need to worry about space and display concerns. Most brick and mortar retail stores only have the space to stock around 50 loose stones, which can dramatically limit your choices. Once you eliminate stones that aren’t the right diamond shape, cut or carat weight, you may be left with only four or five selections from which to choose.

Alternatively, an experienced online retailer may have thousands of high quality diamonds

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Tips for Jewelry Repair

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March 12, 2016

As durable as you high quality jewelry might be, over the course of time, one of your pieces is somewhat likely to break and It can be really distressing when you find that a piece of your favorite jewelry is broken. Jewelry repair is necessary component of owning jewelry. It can also be difficult matter. After all, not every jeweler is honest and qualified. If you have a piece of jewelry that needs to be fixed, then before you leave one of your prized possessions in the hands of a jeweler, review the following tips:

Find a Trustworthy Jeweler

There are lots of jewelers in the town where you live, so how do you know where to go? Its all depend on your requirements. Making the right pick in regards to a jewelry repair shop can be tough. If you are new to your area and don’t have any experience with the local jewelers then ask your friend or neighbor to recommend someone known for his honesty and quality of work. By finding the right jeweler you can take the stress out of jewelry repair.

Try to find a jeweler who will repair your jewelry

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Jewelry Appraiser Services

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March 6, 2016

Jewelry appraisers can provide valuable services to people who own diamonds and jewelry or are in the process of buying diamonds and jewelry.

First, the jewelry appraiser can identify your jewelry as to the material, quality, workmanship, condition and other characteristics that influence the item’s value. For example, diamonds that appear similar to the eye can vary in terms of color, clarity, cut, fluorescence, measurements and durability. These are all factors that uniquely identify one diamond from another and can cause the value of one stone to be more than double that of another even if they are identical to the unaided eye.

Second, the jewelry appraiser can estimate the value of the jewelry item. The definition of value can vary depending on the purpose of the appraisal. For example, an appraisal value could be quite different if the purpose is 1) selling the item, 2) purchasing an item from a retailer, 3) insuring the item after purchase, 4) settling an estate, 5) distributing property in a divorce, or as an expert witness in a lawsuit.

Third, the jewelry appraiser is a witness to the existence of the property. This is important in the process

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How to Look After a Diamond Engagement Ring

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February 24, 2016

Diamond is the hardest natural substance known and diamond rings should last a lifetime and beyond. But like everything, it needs to be looked after. In fact, with proper care, diamond rings and other pieces make excellent heirlooms. So just how do you ensure your diamond rings will be around for your descendants to enjoy?

First of all, diamonds are only as secure as their setting. You must check the diamond settings periodically. It only takes a moment and should actually be done every single time you wear your diamonds. Any amount of play in the setting, even the slightest movement of the diamond, means that you need to take it to a professional jewelry to have the setting tightened. Do not delay, or you may lose the diamond.

If you wear diamond jewelry frequently, the oils from your skin can cause a cloudy build up on the stones diminishing their brilliance. This is especially true of diamond rings that you wear daily. You need to clean your rings to restore them to their natural beauty.

This is easy to do and takes only a few minutes.

Gently remove any snagged threads or link

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4 Ways to Turn Your Old Gold Into Custom Jewelry

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February 16, 2016

When gold values are up, there’s no shortage of people looking to buy it straight up. But is that really the right option? If you have an emotional attachment to the piece, or if you just want something better, consider turning that old gold into custom jewelry. Call it recycling, call it repurposing, or call it just plain smart. But, savvy jewelry shoppers across the country are rummaging through their jewelry boxes to find old gold to turn into new custom jewelry. Here are some of the ways you can turn your old gold into custom jewelry.

1. Go the traditional “Cash for Gold” method. Collect all the gold jewelry you have and take it to a place that offers cash for gold. But don’t trust this sale to just anyone! Do a little research to find out who gives the best price. You may be able to find this information online, you may have to call each jeweler, or you might want to take it in for a more accurate estimate. Whatever you choose, before you start comparison shopping, find the going rate per gram of gold by doing an internet search or checking Monex.com. Once

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What To Do To Increase Scrap Gold Value

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February 1, 2016

There’s nothing you can do to actually increase the scrap gold value, however, you can take measures to maximize your gold scrap pay out amounts if you take into account the information presented in this article. When determining the value of your scrap gold, it is important to understand that a variety of factors contribute to the value.

The first thing is to understand what scrap gold is defined as. Scrap gold is virtually any piece of gold jewelry, gold coins, gold dentures or gold electronic pieces that holds no more value other than metal melt value. Gold refiners do not take into account how beautiful your gold jewelry is or how big the diamonds are, the main scrap gold value comes from the actual gold weight and on its karat value. In fact, you are not going to get any money for your diamonds and if they present some sentimental value for you, you are strongly advised to remove them before sending them in to a precious metals refinery. The gold is separated by its karat type and then examined by a reputable gold dealer. Since gold is measured in ounces or grams, a scale is

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Keeping Our Gold Jewelry Clean

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January 31, 2016

Do you remember the first time you’ve worn that beautiful gold ring on your finger? It used to be so shiny and sparkling that everybody would notice and admire it, but now it’s all dull and beamless.

Now you can turn old gold into new one or you may even buy pawned jewelry made of gold as the following tricks will help you make them look like new again. Pawned jewelry are very accessible these days due to the recession so it would be such a pity for you to miss out this opportunity just because the gold jewelry are not shiny enough.

First of all, you may try to gently wash your gold jewelry with mild detergent and warm water. In order for stains to come out of your gold adornments you must leave them to soak for a while in this mix and then brush them with a toothbrush.

A second trick you may resort to presupposes you to mix one part of ammonia with 5 parts of warm water. Again jewelry must be left in this mix for no longer than one minute and then rinsed with normal water. For better results,

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Important Facts to Know Before Selling Gold Jewelry

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January 12, 2016

Knowing where to sell gold jewelry is a tough decision to make since there are many places to choose from. One thing to know is that the rate they will pay you for your gold jewelry will differ greatly between buyers.

Here Are 4 Places Where You Can Sell Your Gold Jewelry

1. At a pawn shop

2. At a local jewelry store

3. Online jewelry store

4. Gold refinery

You must be sure to choose wisely when deciding where to sell your gold. First, you’ll need to think about the amount of cash you want to get back for your pieces. Pawn shops and local jewelry stores usually do not pay that well. Online jewelry stores and gold refineries will pay you a good percent of what you originally paid for your gold.

Pawn shops are looking for maximum profit themselves so they won’t offer a good price for your items. Meanwhile selling your gold at local jewelry stores is also not recommended if you have broken jewelry. Most local jewelry stores can’t re-sell broken gold pieces so they won’t accept your busted gold.

The Best Place To Sell

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How to Find the Best Gold Jewelry Buyers Online

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January 2, 2016

There are many gold jewelry buyers that are willing to purchase your gold items. You will need to locate gold jewelry buyers who offer the best price and service.

Gold Jewelry Buyers

Gold prices have been increasing steadily to near record highs for quite some time now. As a result, there are many gold jewelry buyers who are offering competitive prices to individuals looking to sell their gold items. A great way to find these companies is to perform some research on the Internet using a major search engine, as well as the yellow pages, blogs and review sites.

When you are sifting through your search results, you will see companies such as online gold buyers, jewelry stores and pawn shops. It is important to note that pawn shops will offer you the lowest price for your items and jewelry stores will require you to visit many stores in order to find the best price. Online gold buyers are the easiest way to sell your gold items and you will get the highest price.

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The process of selling your gold items to an online gold buyer is simple.

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A Guide to Buying Gold Jewelry Online

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December 28, 2015

The purchase of gold jewelry is a significant investment. Therefore you need to take the right steps in terms of ensuring that you are getting the best product on the market at the moment. Although this is a shiny metal, the most important thing is that you project a classy image. It is not easy to project these images if you are using a poor provider in setting the terms of your purchase. There are some differences between buying gold online and buying it offline. You need to understand these subtle differences so that you can make the right selections. What should I do if I want to buy gold jewelry?

Reputable firms: Make sure that you only buy the product from reputable firms. This is a very expensive item and if you make a mistake with the people who deal with the price can be very high indeed. You might end up losing a significant amount of money. There is a published list of people that are licensed to deal in gold jewelry. Make sure that you make good assessments of the type of service that they offer. There is a hint that they

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Best Place to Sell Gold Jewelry

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December 21, 2015

With the price of gold reaching record levels, many people have been trying to find the answer to the question,- Where is the best place to sell gold jewelry? Finding out, where is the best place to sell gold jewelry, allows you to get the best service and price for your gold items.

The Best Place to Sell Gold Jewelry

Once you have a company that you are interested in using, you will want to visit the Better Business Bureau website. This agency has been in operation since the early 1900’s and have the best information on companies available on the Internet. You can find any and all complaints filed against the company.

If you are considering a jewelry store or pawn shop as the best place to sell your gold to, you should know that jewelry stores tend to take a lot of time because you will have to visit many in order to find the best price. If you choose to take your items to a pawn shop, you stand to receive a much lower amount for your gold items.

Online gold buyers are your best option as they can offer you

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How to Sell Your Gold Jewelry

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December 4, 2015

It’s true that the gold market has recently skyrocketed to over $1000 per ounce but people are still asking themselves “How much is MY gold worth?” If you are one of those people than you’ll be happy to know that you do have a few options. There are many different ways to find out. You can have your gold and jewelry appraised at pawn shops and jewelry stores or simply ask your friends and family if they are interested. However, one less explored option would be online services.

These online services are rapidly growing in popularity due to the many superior advantages that they offer. However, before we get into that lets take a look at your others options to truly answer the question “How much is my gold worth?”

PAWN SHOPS: Will ALWAYS offer you rock a rock bottom price for your old gold jewelry as much of their inventory consists of stolen goods which they know jewelry stores are less likely to purchase. Also, their clientele usually consists of more desperate individuals that are easier to take advantage of.

JEWELRY STORES: You may stretch your dollar a little further with a local jewelry

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