Five Interesting Facts About Amber

If you are looking for unique jewelry, you may be drawn to some pieces containing amber. Amber is an orange-brown substance with a glassy finish. It looks lovely paired with gold or even brass. Here are five interesting facts about amber that you may want to know before you purchase jewelry featuring this gem. Amber is a fossilized resin. Many people assume amber is a mineral, like quartz or rubies. However, it comes from a different origin than minerals. [Read More]

Planning To Sell Your Gold Jewelry? 4 Things To Know First

If you are like most Americans, you probably have a tangled pile of jewelry that you no longer wear. Sometimes this happens when the jewelry was a gift from a failed relationship, and sometimes it is just that your taste in jewelry has changed or the pieces have broken clasps or other repair issues. If the pieces contain gold, selling them can be a good way to come up with extra cash, while clearing room in your jewelry box for future purchases. [Read More]

3 Tips For Making The Most Money When Selling Your Gold

If you are in need of some quick cash, one way to acquire the money you need would be to contact local gold buyers about purchasing old jewelry that you no longer use. But if you want to maximize the amount of money you'll actually be offered, you should be smart about how you present your gold to the potential buyer. Here are three tips to get you started. 1. Separate Karat Values [Read More]

Want To Immortalize The Dead In Time For Your "Day Of The Dead" Celebration? Here's How

In Hispanic cultures, the Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) celebration precedes All Saints' Day. It is more commonly associated with All Hallow's Eve, or Halloween. People who celebrate Day of the Dead do so by honoring their deceased relatives and ancestors in various ways that are most appropriate for the occasion. If you would like to honor your deceased loves ones and ancestors in a unique Day of the Dead way, the following options might appeal to you. [Read More]