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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
The question: “how much is my jewelry worth?” is not as simple as it may seem. To answer it, we have to first decide which type of worth or value we are talking … key to understanding appraised value is that this value is only theoretical. It is not stating what the jewelry is worth, but what it would cost to replace the item in new condition. people come to a false understanding that their jewelry… (check out our article about jewelry appraisal types ). This is the heart of the problem of what jewelry is worth. Jewelry insurance appraisals don’t have anything to do with the worth of the jewelry item, only its replacement cost. The …
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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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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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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
… (i.e. the gold, silver, or platinum), and then looks at the jewelry as a piece of fashion. Estate jewelry can be worth many times the gold value because of its exquisite design or history. The next step is to evaluate the gems that are … a lady who was paid $50 for a ring that had a one carat H color VS clarity diamond in it. The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000. She was given a fair Cash for Gold price of 80% for the gold, but nothing for the diamond. At Arden …
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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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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
… it. Whether you are selling a simple gold chain or a diamond ring or you just want to know how much your jewelry is worth, be sure to stop by Arden Jewelers. Other “cash for gold” operations don’t always pay you for the diamonds and …
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Jewelry That We Buy
…buy back jewelry even if you didn’t get it from us. We Buy Gold Gold jewelry is a big category. Any karat of gold is worth money. Any color of gold is worth money. We buy yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and even green gold. The gold … Platinum jewelry Designer jewelry Tiffany jewelry Scott Kay jewelry Cartier jewelry Tacori jewelry Gold coins Much moreNot sure if your jewelry is something we would be interested in buying? This list can help. Before we get to the list of things we buy, remember…
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We Want Your Jewelry
…treating our clients with respect. With the volatile gold market, it’s impossible to know what your jewelry may be worth in the future. So, don’t let it collect dust in the closet. Come in today, and we’ll pay top dollar for your jewelry … a few pieces, it’s up to you) Gold nuggets Loose diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first question on your mind. Unfortunately, answering it is …
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Get More Cash for Your Jewelry
How much is my jewelry worth? When you are thinking about selling jewelry, this is the first question on your mind. Unfortunately, answering it … of her ring. The only problem was that the buyer paid her $0 for the 1 carat center diamond! The diamond alone was worth $2,500 to $5,000 given its quality. So, how much was her jewelry worth? To a “cash for gold” buyer, it was only worth… only care about the gold weight. So, like the “cash for gold” buyers we talked about before, the piece is only worth the gold weight to you. On the other hand, if you are known for your collection of reconditioned estate jewelry, you know…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
… to a Diamond for engagement rings are more varied than most people think. They range from gems worthy of the crown jewels to man-made imitations of Diamonds. Most alternatives to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the …pink, red, yellow, brown, green and black are the most popular colors of Diamonds. Some colored Diamonds are priced much less than the traditional clear Diamond (e.g. black and brown). Other colors like red and pink can be much more …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
… of diamond value ). Next, there is the condition of the wedding rings. If the ring is very worn, it is usually only worth the intrinsic value of the metal and gems. Style is very important when reselling a ring. If the design is still in … jewelry is out of style, then most of the value is in the metal and gems. A premium designer or branded ring can be worth much more than a “no name” ring. Arden Jewelers has many years of experience with divorce sales of wedding jewelry. …
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Estate Jewelry Buying
… value? The age of the jewelry impacts value in two ways. First, it can become a highly collectible antique that is worth much more than was originally paid. Or, it can become an out-of-style, not collectible, worn out piece of jewelry …the shop and right in front of you our gemologist jewelry buyers will share their expertise of the jewelry value and how to best sell your jewelry for free . If you need a written appraisals, we can help you with that as well (there is a…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… the largest diamond ever found (prior to the Cullinan Diamond) at 1,680 carats and was set in the Portuguese crown jewels as such. It wasn’t until many years later that more modern testing identified it as a clear topaz instead. Even …Some of these varieties have their own names: Imperial Topaz: When both orange and red colors are present (although much of the jewelry industry might call golden topaz imperial). Golden Topaz: Yellow to orange without any red component (…
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…, to many people, is a “caveat emptor” or “buyer beware” area of life. How a small polished rock can be worth the same amount as a car or a house will never be understood by some people. A big reason for this is that evaluating jewelry and… owner could only find a willing buyer at that price. So, how can we fairly determine how much a piece of jewelry is worth? The Standards of Jewelry Value The standard of value establishes the dollar value of a jewelry item based on a set …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… travelers checks make sure they are in us dollars. I was given some checks in another country’s dollars and it was worth pennies on the dollar (this could happen with other checks as well). Make sure their funds have cleared your bank. … jewelry is unique, get a high price if not, then the bargain hunters are your market. The success of eBay helped a much older business the pawn shops. The pawn shops who sell jewelry on eBay and other online sites are willing to take …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
… is also considered a booster for the immune system, protecting the body in general from disease. The British Crown Jewels Collection contains several sapphires. One of them, the Saint Edward’s Sapphire, is a large sapphire set in the … believed that sapphires represent divine favor. The color blue was considered sacred and was worn by priests to show their connection to the sky and heaven. Sapphires were set in the Bishop’s ring as a symbol of unity between the priest…
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Laser Jewelry Repair
… it, and bring that sentiment back into their life. Jewelry is a very personal item in our lives sometimes monetary worth has nothing to do with what gives it value. Now some basics, what is a laser? LASER is an acronym for “Light … and repair options. Platinum traditionally is the most difficult metal to work on; the laser has rendered platinum much easier to repair and can be used to create new designs. Inexpensive jewelry that has great sentimental value but …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… and was subsequently owned by a number of prominent figures, including the Sultan of Turkey and the French Crown Jewels. The Hope Pearl is known for its large size and unusual shape. It weighs approximately 450 carats and is shaped like a …, and the process of growing them is extremely delicate and time-consuming. As a result, South Sea pearls are often much more expensive than other types of pearls. They are some of the most valuable and sought-after types of pearls in the…
