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Selling Your Old Gold Jewelry
You’ve probably seen more than a few TV ads hawking the idea of selling your old gold jewelry to take advantage of the high price of gold. I’ve even sign-swingers on busy street corners waving passerby’s into pawn shops with the promise of “top dollar” for gold jewelry. Seems like a good idea. Unfortunately, you do need to be wary. You’ll probably get short-changed by the most popular “cash for gold” companies. With the price of gold hovering close to $1,000 and ounce, what exactly does "top dollar" mean? Who makes the determination?
I’ve found that people simply don’t know if they’re being low-balled on the overall value of their jewelry. If you are financially-strapped and truly need to convert your jewelry to its cash value, your best bet is to take the items to your local jeweler.
A full-service jewelry store like Gold & Gems typically is a member of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) - the industry's guardian of ethics and integrity. Here are JVC's tips for selling gold jewelry.
TIPS FOR SELLING GOLD JEWELRY
• Choose a reputable jeweler, someone that’s known to you or has been recommended by a trusted source. Preferably, select a jeweler that’s a member of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee.
• Set off on your expedition with reasonable expectations. When you bought the jewelry you paid for more than the value of the gold. The price included labor, packaging and the retail mark-up of the item. The jeweler will only pay you for the actual gold in an object. Since gold is always blended with other metals to make jewelry, expect that a substantial percentage of the object is made of something other than gold.
• Don’t expect to be paid for the non-gold component of the jewelry. The jeweler may conduct a test to determine how much gold is in the jewelry – known in the trade as its “karat fineness.” This is called a “scratch” or “acid” test. Expect the jeweler to actually scratch the gold to conduct the test.
• The price offered to you by the jeweler may not be the market price of gold that day. Prices are not regulated, so the parties are free to negotiate a price that’s acceptable to both sides.
• Bring a form of government issued identification. Some jewelers are also required by anti-money laundering laws to obtain seller identification.
Please know that with rare exceptions, it’s unlikely that weight value will come anywhere close to the original cost of the item. If you’re not completely cash-strapped, but simply tempted by the relentless media push to empty your jewelry box, then I suggest you ask yourself if you truly want to sell something as scrap that at one time held some sentiment for you. Once it’s gone, you can’t take it back! I’d be delighted to talk to your about redesigning or refurbishing your outdated treasures. Check out my Customized Jewelry blog to see samples of pieces I’ve designed for other clients.
As certified jewelers, the Gold & Gems staff is highly skilled at appraisal, design consultation, model making, carving, metallurgy, filing, burnishing, polishing, gem-setting, and much more. With a fine jeweler’s touch, almost any unwanted jewelry becomes valuable again and saves you the hassle of selling your old gold jewelry.
Five Reasons to Choose Brand Name Wedding Rings
Are you planning a bland wedding ceremony? Was the wedding invitation a photocopied flyer? The wedding cake; is it a sheet cake from the local grocery store? Will you be sanctifying your vows with generic rings? Let’s hope not. Here are five reasons to choose brand name wedding rings to symbolize your marriage.
1) Fine design. Brand name manufacturers employ award-winning artists with a passion for design. These skilled artisans have a great deal of experience creating wedding rings of exquisite beauty and enduring style. And, or course, they are duly compensated for their talents!
2) Superior manufacturing processes. Laser welding, computerized temperature-controlled vacuum casting equipment, and clean room quality control are just a few of the differences between a brand name manufacturing facility and a generic jewelry assemble line. Teams of highly specialized craftsman are tasked to ensure perfection at every step. Polishers, stone setters, metallurgists – they all have their eye on quality and attention to detail.
3) Certified top-quality diamonds. There is a HUGE difference in the rating or grade of gemstones. Even pieces with the smallest diamonds are subject to the standardized GIA or AGSL rating scale. The higher the grade, the greater the gem value. Brand name manufacturers select and purchase only the higher grade gems for use in their rings. Generic rings are typically made with the lesser grade gems.
4) Luxury and prestige. Indulgence in life’s finer things is also an act of appreciation and gratitude. Plus, it’s nice to be equated with quality. Brand name manufacturers go to great expense and effort to secure their brands’ reputation. You’re reaping the rewards of their efforts by purchasing a brand name wedding ring.
5) Warranty. A brand name wedding ring manufacturer can stand behind their product because they know it’s of the highest quality. In fact, brand name resellers such as GoldAndGems.com are so confident of product quality they automatically add an extension to the manufacturers warranty. Brand name wedding rings from ArtCarved are warranted against imperfection in design, materials and workmanship FOREVER. ArtCarved, founded in 1850, will re-size or replace your wedding ring free of charge FOREVER*. A generic ring manufacturer may not be in business next year or even next month. Why take the risk?
So, maybe you do need to keep the wedding ceremony within a tight budget. Perhaps the wedding cake is modest, the invitations printed on your home computer, and the ceremony is a simple affair. That’s fine as long as you both agree with the plans. But, when it comes to sanctifying your vows with a ring you’ll wear daily for years to come, closely consider these five reasons to choose brand name wedding rings.
Ring Descriptions for SEO
Strolling arm-in-arm along the waterfront, whispering quietly, exchanging endearments, laughing out loud – all the picture of true love. Complete the picture with the ArtCarved Monterey Ladies Wedding Band 6.0mm Comfort Fit #11-WV5044_L two-tone 14K yellow gold with 14K white gold inlay. Two bands of fine milgrain beading encircle the chisel design center. Comfort fit band is 6.0 mm wide with a high gloss polished finish.
Like the ebb and flow of the tides, your love comes naturally. The ArtCarved Wistful Mens Wedding Band 4.5mm #11-WV4377_G matches this mood. 14K glossy edges of white gold surround an antique style flowing leaf design of 14K yellow gold. The center carved design is truly stunning. The comfort fit band is 4.5 mm wide.
Searching for something that is tactilely satisfying? The ArtCarved Whispers Of Love Mens Wedding Band 7.0mm #11-WV5568_G is a textured two-tone worth a second touch. Highly polished 14K yellow gold edges have fine milgrain details. The 14K white gold center is carved into flowing waves that are alternately smooth and sandblasted. 7.0 mm wide comfort fit band.
As you reach for her hand and take your first steps together as husband and wife, this ring will get noticed by everyone. The ArtCarved Wavecrest Ladies Wedding Band 5.0mm Comfort Fit #11-WV7190U5_L shows an winning two-tone blend. A 14K white gold center with a hammered finish is nicely contrasted by 14K yellow gold polished edges and two stripes of milgrain detailing. The comfort fit band is 5.0 mm wide.
A sea of love for you to explore and enjoy for years to come. The ArtCarved Swept Away Mens Wedding Band 6.7mm #11-WV6773_G if an ideal reminder of the adventure that marriage is. Crashing waves of 14K white gold are capped by smoothly polished 14K yellow gold edges. The comfort fit band is a hefty 6.7 mm wide.
The primitive rhythm of love pulses through her. The ArtCarved Success Ladies Wedding Band 6.0mm Comfort Fit #11-WV4008_L is a fine tribute to her organic qualities. The center is a very natural-looking molten flow design of swirling 14K yellow gold. The 14K white gold edges have a glossy finish. The comfort fit band is 6.0 mm wide.
Looking for something with a bit more flourish than a basic band? Take a look at the ArtCarved Satin Ladies Wedding Band 6.0mm #11-WV5084_L. Carved diamond pattern with milgrain detail at the very edges of the 14K yellow gold band give this ring an extra dimension. Center stripe of 14K smooth white gold lends a strong contrast. The comfort fit band is 6.0 mm wide.
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