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Sellling personal jewelry requires owner to understand true market value

Published on April 26, 2013 Story By Ellie Leave a Comment

When it comes to the personal jewelry that you’d like to sell, the main rule is something only has real value when someone wants it.

For instance, if you take your fine jewelry into a pawn shop and expect a good deal – forget about it, says a long-time pawnbroker with a wink of the eye. In turn, he explained how savvy pawn shop owners is to offer the customer “as little as possible” in hopes they will just say okay and take the pennies on the dollar that they are offering you for a nice diamond ring or designer watch.

Selling jewelry safely

The best way and means to sell jewelry today is to research what the current market value. Also, the best research requires someone to view your items and give you a free appraisal. In addition, there are various jewelry catalogs and price guides available both at your local library and online.

However, it is one thing to find a like item of jewelry on eBay, and another to actually sell it for that price. For example, the items listed on eBay do not reflect the true market value. In turn, there are many eBay sellers who start out an item low with hopes it will sell for much more when the bidding ends.

Thus, the idea that you’re going to make lots money selling your jewelry — on eBay or other online auctions– is pie in the sky because the online market for jewelry is saturated with millions and millions of jewelry items.

In addition, the so-called eBay playing field is not really level when it comes to jewelry because you can find just about anything and everything for just a few bucks, says a long-time jewelry salesman.

Jewelry valuation called a guessing game

At the end of the day, anything gold, silver or with real diamonds has value when it comes to a general view on jewelry valuation. However, one must understand the type and true amount of gold or silver that’s contained in a piece of jewelry. Therefore, it is advisable to visit and learn on websites like www.selluseddiamonds.com or personally visit a specialist.

For example, a jewelry owner commenting online said she sold several gold and diamond rings and a silver and diamond necklace at an online gold and silver scrap metal site.

She was told the rings and necklace would be melted down; while the diamonds did not make a difference since the company’s goal is to just pay customers for their scrap gold or silver.

Buyer beware when selling jewelry

Overall, the best tips for selling jewelry is linked to the view that seller beware because you can’t expect a pawn shop or online site that buys jewelry will give you a better deal than the one they wish to make for themselves.

In other words, it’s seller beware in this day and age when most jewelry buyers only want to pay you 10 or 20 cents on the dollar because they are in business to make money while not doing you any favors, explained a jewelry salesman.

The safest way to sell jewelry is with an expert who you can trust at a local jewelry store, adds the salesman.

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Conventional diamonds

Published on April 15, 2013 Story By Ellie Leave a Comment

Diamond rings have been used as a special symbol for unique occasions. For example, a wedding ring indicates a woman that is engaged to be married. Some countries have their own special set of traditions and rules regarding precious jewelry such as diamonds and gold.

Diamonds have become so popular, that many have decided to use them as an important investment form. With a brief online search, you will find that lots of online websites are now dedicated to sell and buy precious stones and gold. It is even possible to sell diamond solitaire ring online.

Every single quality jewelry shop has its own unique designs and different price range regarding diamonds. It is also possible to invest in loose diamond and then use it to make a custom shaped ring. Loose diamonds are an excellent option for those that want to create a special item for their loved ones. Loose diamonds come with many different cuts and shapes. Some of the most popular diamond cuts are: princes cut, marquise cut, pear cut, etc. Any of these can be used to create unique rings!

If you are looking for premade rings, there are lots of inexpensive options. For those that are interested in purchasing a nice ring for a special occasion without breaking the bank, the best option could be investing in a diamond ring that includes other less expensive precious jewels such as sapphires and emeralds. For example, a nice 18k white gold diamond and pink sapphire engagement ring could cost you less than $1500; a nice gold ruby and diamond three stone ring may cost even less than that!

Another option for those looking to save up some money is designing your own diamond ring. It is not as complicated as it sounds. You will find dozens of websites that are now letting their clients design their own diamond ring. This is great because they get to choose exactly what goes in the diamond ring, which can translate to affordable prices. An added bonus is that you will most likely be proud of your creation!

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Larimar Stone, the Earth’s Finest Treasure!

Published on January 6, 2013 Story By Ellie Leave a Comment

Hi all my Jewelry Lovers! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays with lots of fun and happiness and start this year 2013 with the joy in your hearts…

I’d like to share all of you about the wonderful natural stones called “Larimar”, it has renowned as the healing power stones. It was believed to provide the wisdom back in the Atlantis period as well as pamper the body and soul through the healing energy from dolphins.

Larimar is situated in true tubular chimneys on the Earth’s brown crust area. The Dominican miners track down the line and mine all the way down into the volcano. Their everyday lives usually are strenuous and there are lots of hardships when they accomplish their work. That’s why it makes the pieces valuable.

Larimar is considered to be the embodiment on the tranquil Marine and Sky energies. It’s soft, tranquilizing blues and calming turquoise will be streaked together with white parts that look like sunlight moving beneath Carribbean waters. Larimar is graded based on its coloration. White coloured Larimar is thought to be low in quality while intense or volcanic blue is from the highest top quality. Larimar also includes greenish coloration, which just isn’t well considered by several unless it’s a powerful green.

Cutting Larimar is usually very high-priced. There is really a tremendous lack of material any time specific shapes are created. Therefore, an exactly cut bead or even a perfectly formed cabochon or even pendant is more costly than some sort of freeform piece.

Larimar may look alike Turquoise somehow, although color is distinctly bluer. It really is most typically seen along with silver along with looks excellent with pearls along with red coral reefs. Like most jewelry, the piece you purchase should always be one a person truly really like, regardless associated with how some others rate or even grade that. Ultimately it’s you who puts benefit in gems. Look regarding something one of a kind, which makes you feel wonderful.

With Love,
Ellie ♥

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Ladies’ Pop Color Wrist Watches with Diamonds and stones!

Published on November 7, 2012 Story By Ellie Leave a Comment

Hello ladies!

Anyone still looking for the perfect pop color wristwatches to add to your accessories collection this season? Then you should check this out.

Versace Rose Gold Watch Set with Diamonds, $4195

Vanitas is the name of this new collection of ladie’s watch from Versace. The aesthetic heritage of Maison is the inspiration to this collection. The pop color is very lovely in white, pistachio green and sky blue color. I love how they add the greek key on the dial and the details of the Medusa in the strap. The signature of Versace are always there.

Salvatore Ferragamo timepieces watch set with Semiprecious stones, $1,540

Who would not love Ferragamo? They come up with the amazing piece over again for this Chritmas holiday season. This Gancino Sparkling is a perfect combination of the pop color strap and the colored gemstones around the bazel. The strap is twice around the wrist and comes in many colorful tones like orange, fuchsia, tobacco and white. I really like the details of the variety in gemstone sizes with lovely colors of sky blue, pink or multicolor of topaz stones.

Chopard Rose Gold Watch Set with Diamonds, $30,710

Chopard has given the touch of the sea I really adore. The happy Fish watches are so cute with the three little clown fish. The fishes come with the tsavorites, yellow sapphires, rubies and also onyxes in 18k rose or white gold. The dial painted reminds me of the deep blue sea and the coral reef. It gives the liveliness feel while elegant. We could see that elegant doesn’t mean to be bored..right?

Raymond Weil Watch Set with Diamonds, $5,200

This item is considered to be an “open heart” watch which is really interesting to me. The body is stainless steels comes in the stainless steel body alone and also set with the clear 74 pieces of diamonds up to your desire. The Breguet type hands have made the watch with the natural white mother of pearl super stunning. And this item has also been in the auction of VH1 Save the Music Foundation as well.

Mark Jacobs Leather Watch $200

Mark Jacobs has given the simply and classic design of the pop wristwatch. I love how the Amethyst leather strap and dial has been set with the gold tone stainless steel. This would not only add more interesting colorful details to your wrist but also classic enough to wear on every occasion.

So you probably get some ideas to add this fun pop color of wrists to your look.

This is the trend for the season and you shouldn’t miss! So don’t forget to check out for more here at www.JewelryStylishDream.com

If you wanna show me some love, please also go to my facebook page and I’ll be happy to see you there.

With Love,
Ellie ♥

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What is 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry?

Published on November 1, 2012 Story By Ellie Leave a Comment

Hello all my Jewelry Lovers!

I know that most of you love the silver jewelry as much I do. K5K6RPDURREF

For me, the simply reason is that it’s just something that is real, valuable and could be stylish at the same time. And the price is really affordable, not as high as other precious metal that we called gold. And sometimes gold could look a bit old if you don’t pick the right pieces.

What I mean “real” is that the silver jewelry is not tarnished or peels off. Even though the silver jewelry could get dark once it’s oxidized with the air, sweats, or finger prints for some people (To me, it’s not dark though…I would say it might happen for some people), but it could always be cleaned and look as brand new again.

So you might have heard the word 925 sterling silver…

Have you ever wondered what the meaning of 925 is?

925 means the purity of the silver is at least 92.5%. But some of the factory they maintain the silver purity at 94-95%. We called this jewelry as “Sterling Silver”. This is the proportion we usually see on silver jewelry they produce and sell in the market.

This is the picture of the 999 silver bars. (99.9% silver purity)

The reason they wouldn’t make it 999 or 100% silver purity is because it will be too soft to hold in shape. So the rest of 7.5% they will add other metals to produce the functional objects – usually the copper will be used.

One of the metals that are prohibited for silver jewelry is “Nickel” as it could cause the allergy. You can make sure to buy your silver jewelry with the reliable jewelers or factory to avoid this.

Any jewelry that contained Nickel could cause you redness, itching or even swelling for some cases. If any of this happens when you wear the silver jewelry, you may guess that the factory may add the Nickel to that piece. Then please consult your doctor as soon as possible because it may spread and stay away from that pieces for your great health.

So far, I hope you would gain a little bit knowledge about 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry from me and I hope that you do enjoy them.

I wish you a great day and I’ll come up for more goodies about silver jewelry.

So stay tuned and show me some love in my facebook page.

With Love,
Ellie ♥

Filed Under: Silver Jewelry Tagged With: Sterling Silver