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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… takes more of a toll than we think. Also, not all gemstones are as hard as diamonds. Gems like opal, emerald, pearls, and more are actually very “soft” on the hardness scale. This means that they are susceptible to small scratches and …amount of heat before it is damaged. This isn’t the case with all gemstones, however. More fragile gems like opal, pearls, amethyst, topaz, and many others are easily damaged if exposed to excess heat. What does this have to do with jewelry…
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Jewelry, Family, and What Really Matters
… sell her jewelry. Things were going along normally with the evaluation of the jewelry. It was a larger than normal sale, and she had been around to a few other jewelers. Our offer was the highest, and she decided to sell. When filling … writing letters to her daughter to be opened at different ages. With all the craziness of the world news, it is comforting to run across every day people living extraordinary
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… of transaction. If you want the high price, fast and easy, you are dreaming. The higher the price gained from the sale of estate jewelry, the longer the time and more difficult the transaction. Finding another consumer to buy your … and problematic. Walking into a dealer’s shop is the easiest and fastest way to sell but you are selling at wholesale or less. Finding the balance is a personal judgement call. Each method of selling estate jewelry has it strengths and …
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New Showroom Floors Before & After
When we launched our diamond liquidation sale last September, we explained that it was time for a little showroom update. Today, we are happy to announce that the… set aside time in their weekend to help us. There’s still a lot more to come on our remodel, so stay tuned for more updates. In the mean time, why not come by and check out our new look? We’re always adding new pieces to our inventory, …, so if you haven’t been here in a while, you have to see some of the new additions. Plus, if you’re in the market for an engagement ring upgrade, loose diamond, or that perfect gift, why not take advantage of our free cruise offer (…
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… about because jewelry has different values in different contexts. The main types of value are: intrinsic value, resale value, and appraised value. Intrinsic Value or Cash Value The intrinsic value of jewelry is the simplest and easiest … and gemstones, not as a whole piece of jewelry. Some other names for intrinsic value are: cash value, cash wholesale value, and 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 …
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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
… lend a hand to artisanal gemstone miners in East Africa. From now until September 14th, we will donate 10% of all sales from our online shop* directly to Gem Legacy’s COVID-19 relief efforts for gem mining communities in East Africa. … you, please reach out to us either in the comments below or via email to discuss your thoughts and ideas. * Only sales through our online shop ( mygemologist.com/shop ) are eligible for this promotionUpdate (9/15/2021): This event has ended, and we were able to donate over $200.00 to Gem Legacy’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Thank you to everyone who participated, and remember that you can donate anytime here . There’s never been a more…
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Cash for Gold vs. Cash for Jewelry
…, chances are you don’t have solid gold bricks laying around that you want to convert to cash. You have jewelry for sale. Is there a difference between “Cash for Gold” and “Cash for Jewelry?” Don’t the Cash for Gold companies factor in … worth when they are buying. And even better for you, our buyers have years of experience buying from jewelry wholesales, so they know a good jewelry style when they see one. That means you can get many times the gold value when you sell …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
…. Know your jewelry. Recheck it when they hand it back. Don’t take risks just to make a little more on the sale of your estate jewelry. Trust your instincts. Keep diligent and alert. …read even more safeguards and tips on our selling …-off decisions every day: “Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for cheaper gas?” “Sell my jewelry to a jewelry store, or try to get more on Craigslist?”. So, which one should you …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
…, excellent cuts are around 60% to 62.5% depth. He paid considerably more than you can buy the stone for wholesale which is great for the client who sold it. Unfortunately, after I pointed out the true color and cut of the stone, the … and telling his customers all kinds of misinformation. He is not a professional gemologist but a charismatic salesman willing to say anything to make the sale. Getting the most money for your jewelry is the goal. Simply put there are …
