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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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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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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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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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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… wrapped in silk and placed on the cheek of a feverish child would help them fall asleep. The gem was also highly valued by alchemists who, perhaps because of its pyroelectric effect, believed it to be related to the Philosopher’s Stone. … Stone is a mythical material thought to have the power to grant enlightenment, give power over spiritual affairs, reconcile opposites, and change base metals to gold. Tourmaline has a special place in our hearts as California natives …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…Gemology of Emerald Emeralds are a member of the beryl mineral family (along with morganite and aquamarine) and are valued for their rich green color. The intensity of an emerald’s hue depends on the presence of chromium and vanadium in … and Cleaning of Emerald Like all precious gemstones, emeralds require proper care to maintain their brilliance and value. Emeralds are relatively durable, but they can be susceptible to damage from heat, chemicals, and extreme temperature…
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The Birthstones
… of love and rebirth, the emerald has been treasured for over 4,000 years. The name for the emerald is derived from the Greek word “smaragdos”, meaning green stone. Spring and green symbolized faith and fertility. The early Christians valued the emerald as a symbol of resurrection. Emerald was believed to have special powers to improve a person’s psychic abilities and would help reveal the truth of a lover’s words. This brilliant green stone reinforces love and creates …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… most common. Typically the higher end opals have a darker body color, and a wide range of colors. Red carries more value and is by far the rarest color that opals can display. Stones with larger patches of color are valued higher than ….5-6. This makes it one of the softest gemstones commonly used in jewelry. For reference, here are the Mohs hardness values for some other gemstones you may know: Diamond 10, Sapphire 9, Amethyst 7, and Peridot 6. Turquoise is about as …
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How to Sell Jewelry on eBay and Other Websites
… unique and are willing to pay a high price for it. Second, the others are looking for a great bargain, wanting only to pay the lowest price. If your jewelry is unique, get a high price if not, then the bargain hunters are your market. The success of eBay helped a much older business the pawn shops. The pawn shops who sell jewelry on eBay and other online sites are willing to take much less because they buy them so cheap. Unfortunately, they may be your biggest …
