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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
…, 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 paid first. Take a photo before you ship in case the … say never do them, but you make that call. Be aware of the many fake credit cards; the card company will take the money out of your account if there is fraud. Be aware that bank checks can be faked and also certified checks. Sometimes, it…
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… earliest decisions you make. It will determine the style of ring and influence how much stone you can get for the money. The second aspect of cut is the most complex of all the evaluation steps. Cut is the way the facets are positioned on… cut, everyone agrees. But the border line calls can create big argument. In the diamond world, a higher grade costs money and may put the diamond you like just out of the price range. The clarity chart of brief description of clarity …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… inertia testers (diamond testers). Some people use this property to fake unsuspecting diamond buyer out of their money. What is the difference between a Diamond Certificate and an Appraisal? A Diamond Certificate is a document issued by a… in the marriage some ask? Styles change, what can be done in the jewelry trade changes, life style changes (more money), these changes and others are the motivation to redesign the wedding ring not the marriage itself. There is one …
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How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
…be able to pick that up in time to help you not get ripped off. Fraud should be next on your mind when selling jewelry through online classifieds Cash is usually the best payment 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? How many friends do they have? These can be useful indicators…
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…piece of used jewelry, excluding cases of rare or highly sought after pieces, one of the main motivations is to save money. A used piece of jewelry will be worth less to the general public than the same piece that is brand new. People …
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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
…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 hundreds of dollars per carat to produce and the only reason to spend that kind of money to make a synthetic gem is because it is very good. These high priced synthetic gems look very much like the nature gems. The color and sparkle of these synthetics look like the best nature can produce. This is sometimes the first …
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What to Do When Your Ring Irritates Your Skin
…. There are many options you have when faced with this problem. The first step is to try to determine what the cause of the irritation is. There are actually several different possible causes and it’s easy to waste a lot of time and money trying different solutions if you don’t know what the true source of the problem is. There are two main types of irritation: 1) Physical irritation caused by the metal rubbing against the skin, and 2) allergic reactions to jewelry. …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… due to the high heat that is generated by the jeweler’s torch. However, with our laser welder we are able to retip prongs next to many gemstones (diamonds, sapphires, and rubies for example) without removing them, saving you time and money. Can my costume and fashion jewelry be fixed? Yes and no. A few years ago, the answer to this question would have normally been no, but with the introduction of the laser welder, we are actually able to repair many costume and fashion…
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… the other hand what appeared to be an insignificant problem rendered the jewelry unrestorable. Jewelry 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 jewelry. Most worn out jewelry is valued at its intrinsic worth. Jewelry looks it’s best when cleaned. Properly clean your jewelry before…
