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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. Unfortunately…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 willing…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… service for a fee. Think of a jewelry broker as a hired professional working for you against a very sophisticated market like the jewelry industry. Make sure their allegiance is to you alone. Most jewelry brokers are highly trained in gems… of jewelry. Also realize that the prices asked for in the paper are rarely achieved and do not reveal the true market value. Some times the jewelry is sold for very much less then advertised or never sold at all. But with some safeguards …
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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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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… show unique in the gem world. Diamonds are unique, just like the love it expresses, but unlike love we must put a value on a diamond. Understanding the 4 C’s of Diamonds The value factors of a diamond are like anything else, supply and … final analysis, the price of a diamond is whatever two people agree it is. The easiest starting place for diamond value is carat. All carat describes is how much a diamond weighs. Diamonds are small so the scale it is measured with uses …
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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 …) jadeite. This proved to be unprofitable and was quickly forgotten; however, a small amount of it remains on the market and it is mostly undetectable Treatments and Sources of Jade Before the 1980s, dyed jade was not very common. New …
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Diamond Brokering
Serving you is our passion. Making our expertise available to you coupled with our value hunting system makes the diamond buying experience a positive one. Please feel free to ask any questions and explore… in a diamond impacts the price significantly. Our expert guidance system helps: Understanding the basic diamond value system Understanding the expert diamond evaluation system Inform in technical or layman’s terms the true nature of the … one person operations all with the goal of finding the exact diamond you want at the very best price available. Our value hunting system helps with: Locating the most reliable source with the best price Finding independent certified …
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Understanding the Diamond Buying Game
… with the same standard. GIA and AGS use the most technical standards. EGL uses a looser grading standard, I call market grading. In addition, EGL has a franchise like business model and different EGL labs grade wildly different. Some other… not just seeing the four C’s grade to compare diamonds. The same lab can grade two stones H VS2 1.00 carat and the value of the two diamonds can be hundreds, if not thousands of dollars different. It is a favorite trick of some diamond …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
…is changing the very nature of diamonds. First, new synthetic (man made) diamonds of gem quality are coming into the market now. Next, companies can now change the color of diamonds. They are making the diamonds both more transparent (… studies gems and jewelry scientifically, who knows and identifies them, can judge the elements and their beauty and value, and can apply this knowledge. This training and experience combine to make a gemologist. A gemologist like other …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… subtle variations on the ones we looked at, but this should give you an overview of the most popular chains on the market today. We hope you enjoyed this article, and please feel free to comment below or reach out to us with any questions…PROS Traditional Style – The baht chain is instantly recognizable, and it carries with it a rich cultural heritage. Value – As mentioned above, the baht chain is a great way to concentrate wealth in a small, easily portable vehicle. CONS …
