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3 Questions To Ask When You Inherit Family Jewelry

When a family member passes away, family jewelry may come into your possession through wills, family gifts, or other means. Typically, when you inherit family jewelry, you have two options. You can keep the jewelry or sell the jewelry. Many jewelers offer a cash-for-gold option with the jewelry, and you can get paid quickly. As you decide what to do with the jewelry, you should ask yourself three questions while you go through each piece you own. Read More 

How A Pawnbroker Will Assess Basketball Shoes And Jewelry

A quality pair of basketball shoes or a fine piece of jewelry can yield you a sizable amount of money from a local pawn shop. If you are going to part with either of these items, be aware of what a pawn shop owner's pawn requirements are and prepare your personal possession for the monetary exchange. Basketball Shoes Basketball shoes that are part of a limited edition collection or that have been endorsed and signed by a noted athlete are footwear types that may be of interest to a pawnbroker. Read More 

How To Reinvigorate Or Start Your Coin Collection

Collecting coins has been a popular pastime for many decades, and there are many different niche areas of this hobby that one can specialize in. Perhaps you are more drawn to coins that are from overseas with strange shapes and interesting designs, or maybe you prefer coins made in the states that have a lot of history to them. Whatever the case, if you are looking to start or reinvigorate your coin collection then there are a few steps you can take to help you on your journey. Read More 

What’s The Difference Between Eternity, PavĂ©, And CalibrĂ©?

Choosing a ring should be fun, but it can be confusing if you're suddenly confronted with term upon term that describes jewelry in ways you're not sure about. Some terms can also seem so similar that it's difficult to know what they truly refer to. It helps if you can figure out which terms in a description refer to a setting or a gem-cut style, but if you aren't familiar with the terms to begin with, don't worry. Read More 

Tips For A Better Experience At The Jewelry Store

Most people don't visit the jewelry store nearly as often as they visit the grocery store or even the pharmacy. As such, you may not be quite sure how to shop effectively at a jewelry store and get exactly what you want. Here are some tips for a better experience. Visit when the store is less likely to be busy The people who work at jewelry stores tend to know a lot about what they are selling, and they can tell you all about the various items available. Read More