If you love finding unique, interesting jewelry pieces, you might head to that local estate sale instead of the mall. After all, in addition to finding nifty pieces with a history, that vintage necklace or ring might be an actual diamond in the rough. However, before you splurge, it is important to be able to recognize high-value items. Here are three questions you should ask yourself before investing in estate jewelry:
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If you're planning a vacation, it's usually hard to decide what to take with you and what to leave behind. With space limited and concerns about theft or loss, you can't take everything -- such as all your jewelry. But at the same time, you want to look good for those photos too.
Here's how you can choose wisely in packing your jewelry and be happy on vacation while also staying worry-free.
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Diamond jewelry is not only beautiful; it is valuable. It is best to purchase fine jewelry with diamonds from a reputable jewelry store. However, if you have recently purchased a piece of jewelry from a different source, such as a private owner, you may be concerned about the authenticity of the stones in the jewelry. Nevertheless, diamonds are unique, and there are small tests that you can conduct to confirm whether or not the diamonds in your jewelry are real.
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If you're seeking collateral loans in your area and have no jewelry to take to the pawn shop, consider pawning your tools instead. Tools are one of the most common things that pawn shops will buy, sell, and accept as collateral. Knowing what kind of tools you can use and how to prepare the tools for consideration can help you get the biggest loans for the least number of tools.
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Whether you've outgrown your taste for sterling silver jewelry or are facing the dilemma of what to do with a deceased parent or grandparent's extensive (but not heirloom-quality) silver collection, you may be wondering about the easiest and most lucrative way to rid yourself of these items. While "cash for gold" ads may abound, particularly during times of recession, selling silver can be a somewhat different process. Read on to learn more about several ways you can dispose of your old silver while making some cash.
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