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Losing a loved one is never easy. It can be even harder when their items have been passed down to you. These pieces of jewelry may stir up a whirlwind of emotions or memories. To help you through the grieving process, you may have decided to part with the jewelry. Or, perhaps you’ve decided to…

As you enter the world of selling and buying precious metals such as gold and silver, you may be confused by the unit of measurement used by the industry professionals to weigh your pieces. Perhaps, the weight they report to you in “ounces” is different from the weight you calculated in ounces. Or maybe, they…

The price of gold and diamonds fluctuates over time. Not surprisingly, the demand for each of these items can have a significant impact on their values. However, plenty of other factors plays a role in determining the overall price of gold and diamond pieces. In fact, the spot gold price is determined quite differently than…

Whether you’re in the process of filing for divorce, you’ve recently gotten divorced, or your divorce happened years ago, you may still be feeling the pain that comes from such a big part of your life coming to an end. Something that might provide you with some relief is dealing with your engagement ring once…

Whether you’ve been collecting coins for decades or are just getting started in the coin collecting hobby, storing and tracking your coin collection is an essential part of keeping your coins organized. It’s a relatively simple process that will pay off when your coin collection is so extensive that it’s a sight to behold, or…

“A diamond is forever.”  “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.”  “Diamond in the rough.”  “Coal under extreme pressure makes diamonds.” Besides the mention of diamonds, what do these statements have in common? They are all pointing out the value and timeless quality of diamonds. Most people know that diamonds are bought and sold at a…

Many people have old coins lying around their homes that they’ve completely forgotten about until they noticed a coin that looks similar to the one their great-grandfather passed down to them sold for $10,000. Now, they are digging out their old coin and wondering how much they could get from selling it.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…