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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
…. These gems in high quality have put ownership beyond most people to justify the price. Just a one carat gem could cost $3,000 and more. Most of the time people don’t wear them as an engagement ring where people can spend over $10,000 … are very complex because there are different ways to make them. The inexpensive way to make the synthetic gems cost only a few dollars per carat and is generally easy to identify. But there are ways to make the synthetic gems that cost …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…, you have to be found, do the research on the best category and keywords for your item. Remember to add up all the cost of selling to set your price (the cost of the listing, how many times it takes to sell, shipping and supplies, … your jewelry. Do you want a detailed description, or light beautiful statement, or a story? You must have a way for them to buy and return without losing the money or jewelry. An escrow account is usually a good option or you can get …
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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…, so this adds to the higher price of platinum. Price is a big difference between platinum and white gold. Platinum cost 2.5 to 5 times more than white gold. Why? Platinum has a higher noble metal percentage in jewelry. Platinum is harder…higher temperatures. These and other reason make platinum more expensive to work with than white gold. So, the labor cost of platinum jewelry is more also. Want to see some real-life jewelry in these different metals? You can always come …
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Styles of Earring Backs
… jewelry. Ease of Use – Simple and straightforward operation. Comfort – Just as comfortable as friction backs. CONS Cost – They are a bit more expensive that other options. Rubber Backs Rubber backs, or rubber stoppers, are the most …. They are reasonably secure, but wear out quickly. They are ideal for children’s jewelry, and temporary use. PROS Cost Efficient – This style is very inexpensive. A good option for less valuable jewelry, or children’s wear. CONS Wear Out…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
…50% of amethysts on the world market are now believed to be synthetic. This is a fairly recent discovery as many low cost, high quality, deeply colored amethysts are now appearing in inexpensive jewelry. Because the cost of testing is … qualities, amethyst is not out of reach of most consumers. Amethyst’s value is in its beauty not its price. It costs relatively little and in most likelihood will not see a strong price increase in the future. But, if you spend a little …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
… of appraisal. It produces the highest price for jewelry value. It is a theoretical value based on how much it would cost to replace the jewelry item with a new one. It is not the value of the jewelry itself, but what a new jewelry item … is willing to pay. This price will be lower than the estate retail value because of buyer needs to add all the cost of business to sell an item plus some profit. The jewelry needs to be in resalable condition and style. Compared to the …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… factor of the price received for your jewelry. Damaged and broken jewelry many times justify the restoration costs but most of the time damaged jewelry is only valued at its intrinsic worth. Jewelry repair in many instances is counter-… repair is one area you don’t want to be a “do it yourselfer”. Let the professionals do it, or it could end up costing you a ton of money. Worn out jewelry impacts the value. It is a difficult repair to bring life back into a piece of …
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Fake Diamonds: The Great Diamond Attack
…tip drills. Synthetic diamond crystal big and pretty enough for jewelry has been made since the 1950’s. But, it just costs too much to justify using them. The technology is becoming more cost effective, and some synthetic diamonds are …gemology labs and major diamond suppliers have sophisticated equipment in place to help them catch these impostors before they reach the marketplace. If you’re interested you can learn more about how to tell if a diamond is lab grown . …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
…, the Great Imposter” sounds like the title of an action movie, but it could also be the title of this article. For years spinel has been confused with other gems and even today is often used as a substitute for similar looking stones. …, and we can see why. Its colors rival even the best rubies, sapphires, tourmalines, and other more popular gems. For only the 3rd time in the last one hundred years, the industry is modifying the official birthstone list. Spinel will be…
