Americans love flashy jewelry and other accessories that will make their outfit pop. In fact, 38 million Americans purchase fine jewelry and watches each year, and over one-third of those buying diamond jewelry are willing to spend over $1,000. Instead of purchasing new diamond jewelry, you might want to give the existing pieces you own a facelift, so to speak, by getting their clarity enhanced. This means that the diamonds will be treated to remove inclusions and imperfections that previously dulled their shine.
27 September 2016
If you're like most people, you barely glance at pennies that you've received as change for consumer purchases before tossing them into a penny jar. When it's time to place the pennies in rolls and redeem them at the bank for paper money, you probably don't spend much time looking at them during the process. However, there may be hidden treasures in your penny jar. Following are five pennies you should be on the lookout for.
29 December 2015
Have you spotted a beautiful Shamballa bracelet while window-shopping jewelry stores in your area? Are you wondering if you should take out a loan to secure this possibly precious accessory? If so, here is what you need to know. There's No Such Thing as a "Real" Shamballa Bracelet The first thing you need to understand is that the term "Shamballa" is a style, not a brand name. While there are brands that incorporate the word into their names, any bracelet that is fashioned out of beads and macrame and made with the intention of the beads having a special meaning can be called a Shamballa bracelet.
17 December 2015
Whether you need to clear out some space by selling tools inherited from a relative or are looking for some emergency cash without paying payday loan interest rates, you may be considering getting a quote from a pawn shop. For those who have only been on the purchasing end of a pawn shop transaction, you may be wondering what to expect from your visit -- especially when it comes to the amount of cash you'll be able to receive for your items (or the interest you'll pay on a pawn loan).
17 December 2015
Jewelry can be expensive, so shouldn't you protect your investment with an appraisal? There are many types of appraisals, but the most common reason to get an appraisal is for insurance purposes. If you have jewelry that needs appraising, check out these four myths you should know about appraisals. Myth #1: The Higher the Appraisal, the Better This myth can be true, but only if the high appraisal is accurate. No matter what, you always want your item appraised for the appropriate amount and nothing more or else you're only cheating yourself.
11 December 2015
Finding fashion jewelry for a teenage girl or young woman with discriminating tastes can be a challenge. If the individual enjoys the latest fashion jewelry trends, it help to know what's considered "in". Some fashion jewelry trends seem to be "timeless" while other trends come and go. The trick is to choose something that the recipient will appreciate year round, in a style that reflects her tastes. To get you started, here are five trendy ideas for fashion jewelry gift-giving:
9 December 2015
