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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
Selling jewelry on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other online local classified sites is a great way to get cash for your jewelry, but there are some …’t have a way to meet the potential buyer at a public place, then do not sell your jewelry through the Craigslist or Marketplace. The buyer’s bank is a good public location because if they wish to buy the jewelry they can go and get the … method. Checks of all kinds (personal, cashiers checks, money orders, etc.) can be fakes. If you are on Facebook Marketplace, check the profile of the potential buyer. Is it a brand new profile with an obviously generic or fake image? …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… pendants. Serviceability – If the chain does break, it can be difficult to repair without leaving a noticeable mark. Wheat Chain (Spiga) The wheat chain is constructed with twisted, woven, oval links that move in one direction. The … inevitably becomes kinked it is nearly impossible to flatten it out completely. You will always be able to see some mark where it was repaired. Omega Chain Similar to the herringbone chain the omega chain has a flat, smooth, and shiny …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…, jewelry value is not one set number. It changes with the situation (who is buying, and who is selling) and the marketplace (global economy, commodity prices, local jewelry market, etc.). And, it changes with time and styles. …value of an item could be $1,000 given one set of conditions, but in a certain area, given the way it was put out to market, the condition of the item, the photo in the ad, and a million more factors the seller may only find a buyer … different types of appraisals . The replacement value insurance appraisal has the least correlation to the actual market value of the jewelry item. So, even though insurance appraisals are commonly available, this would be the least …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…. Natural pearls grow in the wild without human intervention. They are very rare, and most natural pearls on the market today are antique. They can take years, even decades, to form, and are found only in a few select locations around the… who believed it to be a talisman of good luck. Types of Pearls There is a huge variety of pearls available on the market today. This section will give you just a small sampling of the different kinds of pearls that you may run into. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… proper care opals can last for generations. Opals have very high water content, typically hovering around the 5-10% mark. As opals dry out over time they can sometimes crack at the surface, which is called crazing. As of this writing …brown ironstone from Australia. This concludes our journey through the enchanting world of opal. Its rich history, remarkable optical properties, and wide range of varieties make opal one of the most exciting gems you can own today. If …
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Is a Lab Grown Diamond Right for Me?
… from inside the trade and from outside observers. I have heard people say that natural diamonds come with a 400% mark up, or that most mined diamonds are conflict diamonds (both wild falsehoods). On the other hand, I have heard some in … what a lab grown or synthetic diamond is, please check out our basic introduction to lab grown diamonds before reading on. So, how should you decide if a lab grown diamond is right for you? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons. Pros…
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…% to 95% platinum and the balance alloy. Iridium or ruthenium is often used as a hardener alloy. Platinum is usually marked with .900 or .950 to mark its fineness. Some manufacturers state what alloy they are using like 90% Platinum 10% …is itself a white metal. White gold and platinum have their own properties that make them unique. How is white gold made? White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver, nickel or palladium. The white color is …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… Deco jewelry epitomizes the modern era’s sophistication and geometric precision. Both styles have left an indelible mark on the world of jewelry, continuing to inspire designers and collectors alike with their timeless elegance and … video on Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau jewelry which you may like. The Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements have had a profound impact on virtually all forms of art and design, including jewelry, for over 100 years. Each style brought unique …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…, but its beauty and cultural importance have landed it a spot as one of the most important items in the global gem market. In fact, jadeite is often sold by the individual piece instead of by weight like most gems. This is because even …If you scraped them together, a diamond would scratch a piece of jade while the much softer jade wouldn’t leave a mark on the diamond. However, if you decided to smack both gems with a hammer (please don’t try this at home), the diamond …
