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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
Safeguards and presentation are critical when selling jewelry online Take a few great photos of your jewelry from different angles. Think about how you want to present … 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, insurance, the fees… willing to take much less because they buy them so cheap. Unfortunately, they may be your biggest competition when selling online. Don’t be discouraged if it does not sell the first time. The timing may not be right. I know of people who …
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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 …jewelry, but there are some things that you should consider before you take the plunge. Safeguards are critical when selling jewelry in person First NEVER, NEVER, and NEVER meet an unknown buyer at your house. Personal safety and protection …, they may 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 …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… 3 got more for their jewelry when they came to us. Which is more fun, getting a root canal, paying your taxes, or selling your jewelry? Not much of a choice, but following is some knowledge that can take the frustration out of selling your …at its best and helps in evaluating the design and gems. What’s the best way to get the most return on your jewelry? Selling estate jewelry is the art of compromise. There is a balance between dollar paid and quickness of payment and ease of…
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How to Clean Pearl Jewelry
Pearls are considered by many to be symbols of purity and chastity. But even symbols of purity get dirty from time to time…As you know pearls are produced when a mollusk secretes nacre to form a covering around a foreign body in its shell. Pearls are not as durable as gemstones produced by the heaving pressure beneath the earth’s surface. Therefore special … on and the first thing that you take off. Common personal products like cosmetics and perfume can severely damage pearls. They should be cleaned in warm soapy water periodically, gently scrubbing individually with a soft brush. A soft …
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How to Value Inherited Jewelry
…. Like most products, 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 …inheritance, and we are here the help if you need guidance on choosing a value standard, evaluating your jewelry, or selling it for a good price. Just contact us and let
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
Pearls have captured the imagination and adoration of people from diverse backgrounds throughout history. They are both … complex. Let’s explore the science, history, and lore surrounding this most unique gem. How Are Pearls Formed? Pearls are formed when a foreign object enters the shell of a mollusk and irritates the soft mantle tissue within. In response …around the irritant, eventually forming a pearl. This process can occur naturally or via human intervention. Natural pearls grow in the wild without human intervention. They are very rare, and most natural pearls on the market today are …
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Diamond Brokering
… price Finding independent certified diamonds Locating correctly graded non-cert diamonds Finding the most beautiful diamond possible Arden Jewelers has over 20 years experience in the jewelry industry. The experience of buying and selling millions of dollars of diamonds helps us serve you. We are confident of our ability to serve and trust our fair method of finding the best value will make you happy with a beautiful diamond for a lifetime
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… fell out; who wouldn’t? That’s why we have literally 100s of carats of loose diamonds, sapphires, rubies, opals, pearls, and more in all shapes and sizes to choose from when selecting a replacement stone for repairs. Matching stones takes … gemological training, and years of experience. Of course, some gems are more difficult to match than others. Pearls, opals, and other gems with patterns in them (Blood Stone, Pietersite, etc.) are notoriously difficult to match. With these…
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The Birthstones
… and loyal friendship. Learn more about Emerald June’s Birthstone: Pearl (Moonstone, Alexandrite, Rhodolite Garnet) Pearls are often associated with love and tears, they were dedicated to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, and symbolized… either by man (cultured) or naturally, the oyster immediately surrounds it with layers of a substance called nacre. Pearls form directly from the hand of nature, ready to be admired and worn to display all their beauty. Alternative …
