2018

Buyer Beware: Things To Know Before Buying A Used Gun

Buying a gun online or from a pawn shop can be a scary business. Without talking to the previous owner, it can be hard to figure out what the gun was used for and what condition it is really in. However, some used guns are a great deal and can be great guns as well. Here are a few ways to find out if you just found the gun of your dreams, or if it's a nightmare.

Tips For Buying Just The Right Engagement Ring For Your Future Spouse

If you are planning to ask your partner to marry you in the near future, then you need an amazing engagement ring. Since this is perhaps the most important jewelry purchase of your life, it is important to get it right the first time! To this end, here are some tips to help you shop for a ring that will both symbolize your love and thrill your future spouse. Tip: Set a Reasonable Budget and Stick to It

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.

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.

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

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.

Are You Getting Ready For Mother's Day?

If you're planning a special day for your wife or your mother for Mother's Day, you're jut in the nick of time. Check the calendar and you'll find that Mother's Day is right around the corner. From planning a special event to giving her jewelry, here are some ideas that might help you to get ready for a Mother's Day that will long be remembered as a wonderful one. Plan The Event - Think of what your mother or your wife really love.

When A Diamond Is Out Of Your Price Range: 4 Gifts At The Jewlery Store

If you are in the mood to get a piece of jewelry as a gift for someone close to you, but you don't have quite the budget for diamonds, then you should take a look at some of the other fun items that you can select. There are lots of ideas to choose from. You have a lot of leeway with what you can get and it's not limited to very expensive items that will hurt your wallet.

Fill Your Jewelry Drawer With Earrings To Match Every Occasion

If you love jewelry, then you should own several types of earrings. It's possible to wear earrings when other types of jewelry may get in the way or be unsafe. Earrings allow you to show off your personal style or add a touch of luxury to your appearance. While you'll want several types of earrings, you don't have to spend a fortune if you keep an eye out for sales and bargains to you can get them at a discount.

The Most Highly Sought After Jewelry Items Pawn Shops DO Want

If you want to gather up some jewelry-related things to take to the local pawn shop and pocket some extra cash, you need to be careful. Sometimes you'll find out that the shop is not accepting what you have to offer. It is a common misconception that pawn shops will take anything on pawn that has any value, but that is not the case. These businesses want items that hold their value well enough that if need be, and you don't return to pick up your item, they can sell the item and make a profit.