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  • Sorting the Sparkle: A Look Into the Appraisal Process When Selling Your Diamond

    Sorting the Sparkle: A Look Into the Appraisal Process When Selling Your Diamond

    If you’ve got a loose diamond or an antique piece of jewelry with a diamond in it that you no longer have use for, you may be wondering how much money you stand to gain from selling it. The first step in getting a general idea of how much a diamond is worth is by…

  • Gold Coins: What’s the Difference Between Face Value and Actual Value?

    Gold Coins: What’s the Difference Between Face Value and Actual Value?

    We’ve all heard stories of individuals making it big (or, in these cases, earning it big) with a small coin or some other piece(s) of legal tender. Have you ever wondered how instances of this — seemingly effortless — financial success came to be? You may even be thinking of an old Loan Collection that…

  • Tips for Selling Your Sterling Silver Flatware

    Tips for Selling Your Sterling Silver Flatware

    Silverware sets tend to get passed down for generations. Often, families own silverware and flatware that’s over a century old. While older generations often kept silverware sets as family heirlooms, younger counterparts are typically less interested in keeping them for sentimental value. After all, large sets of silverware and flatware can take up a significant…

  • Is It Better to Pawn or Sell at a Pawn Shop?

    Is It Better to Pawn or Sell at a Pawn Shop?

    The cost of living is not going down; every year it’s more expensive to live. Whether you’re on the hook for a medical bill or in a pinch to make rent or pay off credit fees, securing a quick loan from your bank can be anything but easy. This kind of predicament is only made…

  • What Are Some Ways I Can Increase the Trade-In Value of My Jewelry?

    What Are Some Ways I Can Increase the Trade-In Value of My Jewelry?

    Whether you are decluttering your jewelry box to make room for new pieces, you’ve inherited a jewelry collection that isn’t your taste, or you’re strapped for cash, jewelry trade-in can be an appealing option. Regardless of your reason for deciding to sell your old jewelry, you likely want to do everything in your power to…

  • How Much Is My Watch Worth?

    How Much Is My Watch Worth?

    In general, wristwatches are one of the most valuable types of watch. Vintage and luxury watches are commonly passed down from generation to generation, but they also tend to show up at trade shows, antique shops, and thrift stores. If you’ve come to possess a watch that you didn’t buy, you’re probably wondering, “how much…

  • How Do Pawns Shops Determine the Trade-In Value of My Jewelry?

    How Do Pawns Shops Determine the Trade-In Value of My Jewelry?

    How Do Pawns Shops Determine the Trade-In Value of My Jewelry? If you’re not familiar with pawn shops, you may have some preconceived notions about the pawning process. At The Jewelers & Loan Co., we believe that pawning will be prominent and improved in the future for customers, but the best bit of advice we…

  • Turning Jewelry into Cash in Massachusetts

    Turning Jewelry into Cash in Massachusetts

    It is not easy to part with your jewelry. However, it may not be worth keeping around if you don’t wear it often, especially if you need quick cash.   Think about it: you can do without jewelry, and gold is selling at an all-time high – this is the most opportune time to sell with…

  • Selling or Buying, Get FREE, Trustworthy Diamond Appraisal in Quincy, MA

    Selling or Buying, Get FREE, Trustworthy Diamond Appraisal in Quincy, MA

    Selling or Buying, Get FREE, Trustworthy Diamond Appraisal in Quincy, MA If you’re interested in selling your diamond jewelry or engagement ring to a reputable, trustworthy dealer in the Quincy or Boston area, come to the Jewelers & Loan Company in Quincy, Massachusetts. We’ll give you a fair market selling appraisal using the most recent,…

  • A Quick Guide to Selling Coins in MA

    A Quick Guide to Selling Coins in MA

    A Quick Guide to Selling Coins in Massachusetts In today’s coin market, gold, silver, and platinum have immense value due to the current high spot metal prices in the market coupled with the fact of ultra low interest rates. Bullion is any precious metal that is 99.5% pure. We buy all types of coins that…