Archive for November, 2011

World’s Largest Diamonds Part I

If you’re hunting up diamonds for yourself or your significant other, you probably know by now that the average diamond engagement ring weighs in at about .5 carats. Larger diamonds, aside from Kim Kardashian’s 20.5 carat engagement ring, aren’t typically worn on the hand. Many are a part of the Crown Jewels in different countries like Read more »

Pawn Loans, Explained!

Perhaps you’ve heard of a pawn loan or maybe you haven’t. To give you a basic idea, a pawn loan is essentially a way to borrow money from a pawn shop. Rarely are there credit checks or hassles involved as when you borrow from a bank. But many people are skeptical of pawn loans; this is because Read more »

Black Friday 2011: Selling Gold for Cash

It’s that time of year again: time to stuff yourself with turkey, watch football, and get to bed early (or not at all). You know what I’m talking about. Black Friday 2011 will be quickly upon us. It’s the time to get the best deals on everything for everyone on your Christmas list. But if Read more »

Diamonds on the Upswing

For a long time, diamonds were considered to have little resale value. Many stores that buy gold and silver actually turned customers with diamonds away. But no more. Because of the economic downturn, many pawnshops and jewelry stores are now taking in diamonds because the wholesale price for them has gone up 30 percent in the last Read more »

Veterans Day and Gold Wedding Rings

70 years ago, the United States entered arguably the greatest war this world has ever seen. On this date, November 11, 2011, a date that won’t be seen for another thousand years, we take the time to celebrate and thank the veterans who have contributed to the safety of our country. But did you know Read more »

All that Glitters is Gold: Extra Cash for the Holidays

If you’re like me you start the process of thinking about what gifts to give in October. This year, many families are faced with the problem of not only what to give, but how to afford to give it. And none of us want to be accused of being a Scrooge because we’re pinching pennies Read more »

Gold Prospecting in New York

New York Gold Prospecting Although there seems to be no commercial value in mining for gold in New York, there is still enough to intrigue gold prospectors. New York has never been known as a major gold fever location. Due to the lack of multitudes of gold and stringent land laws, the history of prospecting gold in Read more »

What Time is it? Time to Sell Your Old Watches for Cash

If you’re like most people, you keep your old, broken watches for years. Maybe someday you might replace the battery, or fix the broken links. Let’s be realistic…if it’s been sitting there this long, it’s probably going to continue to sit. Instead of pouring more money into it, why not get some quick cash out Read more »

Cash for Gold: It’s Like Magic!

When was the last time you went to a magic show? I’m guessing it was either when you were little and saw a magician at a birthday party, or perhaps it’s been more recently, as an adult in Vegas. Either way, what sticks out in your memory? What were the most entrancing tricks, the ones Read more »

Sell Diamonds in Syosset Without Worry

The Current State of the Conflict Diamond Trade There has been a lot of controversy over diamond trade in the past, especially with conflict diamonds that come from the continent of Africa. Today, the situation has improved immensely. Ninety-nine percent of diamonds that sell today have zero affiliation with conflict.  In 2002, the Kimberley Process Certification System, Read more »

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