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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
…for intrinsic value is: intrinsic value = metal value + gem value The metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) and gems (diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are valued as raw materials based on current market rates. So, gold jewelry value, in … scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold is $1,300 per ounce, and a diamond value of roughly $250. That …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
… to steal things like jewelry. So the question is: is the little bit more that you can make selling it to a stranger worth the time and risk? We can’t answer that for you, but if you do decide to take the risk and sell your jewelry on …We make trade-off decisions every day: “Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for …or try to get more on Craigslist?”. So, which one should you chose? Selling your jewelry for retail prices on Craigslist and other online local classified sites can sometimes get you 10-35% more, but you are likely trading off time, …
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A Legacy Worth Upholding
In February of this year, we asked our email newsletter subscribers to nominate worthy non-profit organizations for us to support. We were amazed at the response. So many of our clients are passionate … jewelry can bring. That is why we love doing what we do every day. Creating a unique piece that brings someone so much joy is its own reward. We hope you enjoyed seeing this story come together as much as we did. And, there are more … of so many beautiful organizations. This is the story of our partnership with one of them. Legacy Classical Academy is a small, non-profit school located in the foothills of Northern California. It fosters a unique blend of home …
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Show Mom How Much You Care
… Mother’s Day gift that they will cherish forever. This timeless pendant will remind her every day of how much she is loved and appreciated by her family. Since each pendant is custom made, give us at least 2-3 days to make your pendant … nights to tend to their children, the driving to practices, the planning of memorable birthday parties, there is no doubt that moms sacrifice a lot when raising a family. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate and thank the …
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… there a difference between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the Cash for Gold companies factor in the diamonds and gemstones? I saw a news report where one of the more famous Cash for Gold company said they pay from 20% of the …is to evaluate the gems that are set in the jewelry. Cash for Gold companies just pay for the gold , not the gems or diamonds. Over the 2 decades I’ve spent buying jewelry form the public, I have heard horror stories of people being ripped …
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Checkout Our New Billboards
… billboards with you. If you have jewelry that you are thinking about selling, it can be hard to know how much it’s worth. Jewelry isn’t like an iPhone were you can simply hop on eBay and see what it’s going for. That’s why we offer our …. Just come on by and our professional gemologists will evaluate your jewelry and let you know how much it’s worth. There’s no obligation to sell, and we’ll even help you price your jewelry if you decide to try selling it on Craigslist or …
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Gold Nears Historic High, Is Now the Time to Sell?
… on to some jewelry that doesn’t quite spark joy like it used to, now could be a great time to see how much it’s worth. Some things we buy: Chains, bracelets, necklaces Broken jewelry made out of gold, silver, or platinum Single/mismatched… On the flip side, the high price of gold can also be frustrating when you are considering a new jewelry purchase. However, if you have old jewelry to trade in, you can take the sting out of the high gold price by realizing more on your …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…, you should get a little more than you pay for. But, quality jewelry isn’t cheap, and the high prices of gold, diamonds, and platinum don’t help either. There are, however, some special cases where, if you know what you’re doing, you can … Stud Earrings Here is a classic way to save on a nice jewelry gift. You can get away with a much lower quality diamond in earrings than you would want to put in a ring. Why? Because (normally) people don’t get nearly as close to look at …
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Sell Jewelry Through the Mail
… is different than what you see from many cash-for-gold buyers. Our gemologist buyers are able to evaluate the gold, diamonds, and gemstones and pay you for the whole piece, not just the gold weight. So you get more money for your jewelry. … we can’t keep giving you the best price for your jewelry. How Does it Work? Ready to see how much your jewelry is worth? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: Send us a text (916-481-8006) or email with a couple pictures of the jewelry you want to …
