Just like antique furniture or a rare coin collection, fine jewelry may be one of the very few items you own that should be appraised by a professional.
Indeed, there are many reasons you should seriously consider having your fine bracelets, brooches, and earrings inspected by an expert.
Let’s look at the reasons why jewelry appraisal in Bucks County—or anywhere else, for that matter—is such a crucial aspect of owning fine jewelry.
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The act of passing down a set of fine China or a collection of antique silver flatware from a one generation to the next is a time-honored tradition in our culture.
In fact, maybe you’ve been the recipient yourself of your grandparents’ treasured assortment of silver utensils and other flatware.
The reality, of course, is that owning a set of high-quality tableware doesn’t quite make the same statement today that it once did. Especially when you consider that silver flatware needs to be painstakingly polished after every use and properly stored, selling silver for a sizable chunk of cash starts to seem a lot more attractive and sensible than stashing it away in a drawer for years to come.
But make no mistake: There are right and wrong ways when it comes to selling silver.
Continue reading Tips for Selling Silver Flatware
The markings you see on gold and silver jewelry were typically put there for the same reason: to let buyers know about the purity of the metal.
But different types of metals can carry different markings. If you’re looking to sell gold jewelry in Bucks County, you may want to study this guide to identifying these marks.
Silver is a soft metal, which makes it good for intricate designs, although not very durable. That’s why jewelry makers often mix silver with other metals, such as copper, to give it more strength. The purest type of silver used in making silver jewelry is known as sterling silver.
Continue reading Identifying Markings on Your Gold & Silver Jewelry
If you own jewelry that you’re interested in selling or perhaps having appraised, it’s natural to wonder about the honesty of the jewelry dealers who agree to look at your pieces and make you a cash offer.
Whether you have antique, vintage, retro, or estate jewelry in Bucks County that you’d like to turn into money, the truth is that understanding what you have and what it may be worth can be a very tricky business.
Thankfully, there are several ways you can identity what sort of jewelry you own, and if you’re willing to put in the necessary time and effort, you may also be able to discover roughly what your piece might be worth in the marketplace.
Continue reading How to Identify Antique, Vintage and Estate Jewelry
The idea of a priceless piece of diamond jewelry sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic might have seemed romantic in the movie Titanic. In real life, no one wants to lose their rings or bracelets to the sea. That’s why it’s a smart idea to use caution when taking your diamond jewelry to the beach.
Here are five questions to ask yourself before you head to the shore this summer:
Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Wear Jewelry to the Beach
If your watch slows down or stops working completely, don’t panic.
This is certainly a stressful event, yet it might be possible for the Bucks County watch repair experts at Doylestown Gold Exchange to get your timepiece back in working order. Do not make any assumptions about why your watch stopped working. There are all sorts of factors that have the potential to alter the performance of a watch.
Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Your Watch Stopped Working
Over the past few months we have seen gold on the rise up to $1300 an ounce which we haven’t seen in many years. With this price rise, the Doylestown Gold Exchange has seen a large uptick in customers coming in to get rid of the unwanted jewelry or jewelry they may have inherited through an estate, and to sell gold in Bucks County.
When gold was close to $2,000 an ounce, it seemed like there was a buy gold shop popping up on every corner, but in the last 4 years it has dropped almost 50% and many of those have long gone out of business. As in many markets when there is a decline, it weeds out the shops that may not be trustworthy, and helps to show the shops that are fair and around for the long haul.
Continue reading Gold is Up – Time to Scrap!
The wake of the 2016 presidential election saw record gains on the stock market. The Dow leapt past 21,000, and the price of gold and silver saw impressive runs of their own.
But despite the news coming out of Wall Street, people are still nervous, and looking for ways to diversify as they invest.
And one of the best and oldest ways you can invest your money is by purchasing gold and silver. It’s one of the oldest – and best – ways of investing your money: an investment you can hold in your hands.
If you’re thinking about buying gold in Doylestown, here’s what you need to know.
Continue reading Investment Tips: Why You Should Buy Gold & Silver
If you’re over the age of 60, you probably remember long afternoons spent polishing your parents’ sterling silver flatware in preparation for a holiday dinner.
If you’re under the age of 60, chances are you’ve never polished a sterling silver fork or spoon in your life.
There was a time when sterling silver flatware and hollow ware was given as a gift, and passed down from generation to generation.
Continue reading Selling Your Sterling Silver? Here’s How It Works
Selling diamonds can be an emotional experience. Maybe you’re going through a divorce. Maybe the diamond is a family heirloom.
In situations like these, it helps to work with a diamond buyer you can trust, and Doylestown Gold Exchange prides itself on offering a no-pressure environment for people looking to buy and sell diamonds.
With the help of our graduate gemologist, we will do our best to make sure you get the best price for your diamonds. Continue reading Looking to Sell a Diamond? Choose a Dealer You Can Trust
