In the world of precious gems, a graduate gemologist is the equivalent of a Michelin star chef.
And the Gemological Institute of America – otherwise known as the GIA – is THE school for training experts in the jewelry industry.
Gemology education began in the 19th century, but it wasn’t until 1908 that the first real qualifications were created by the National Association of Goldsmiths in England.
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Voters in the United Kingdom made history June 23 by voting to leave the European Union.
The “Brexit” referendum – as it’s come to be known – could have major implications for the economy in both Great Britain and around the world.
The days following the vote have already seen an equity sell-off that erased $3 trillion in stock market value, considered the worst two-day paper loss in history. Some experts worry the vote will lead to even greater calamity, using words like “stagflation” and “recession.”
So how will Brexit affect gold investments in PA? It depends on who you ask.
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The world of diamonds is governed by “the four Cs.”
There’s color, which actually refers to the lack of color a stone has. One with no color is considered top quality, while a “brown” or “yellow” diamond is a lower standard diamond.
There’s carat, which is the weight of the diamond, and clarity, which refers to the presence or absence of inclusions – or flaws – in the stone.
And finally there’s cut, or the craftsmanship of a diamond: how the facets cooperate with light, the diamond’s overall finish and its proportions and symmetry.
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Back in your father’s day, the idea of spending a significant amount of time choosing a wedding band barely existed. Unlike the women’s engagement ring and wedding band industry, which has seemingly always been overflowing with a wealth of choices, men’s wedding bands have historically been fairly simple affairs: white gold, yellow gold, or silver. Maybe a simple pattern. And for the especially flashy, perhaps a small diamond or two.
But times have most certainly changed. While men still might not have as many wedding band choices as women, the possibilities today are more plentiful than they were even 20 years ago. There are both precious metals and alternative metals to choose from, not to mention the various designs and levels of quality that each metal offers.
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Doylestown Gold Exchange owner Greg Glemser can remember a time when investing in precious metals just wasn’t something people did.
“You used to seem a little crazy to put your money into silver or gold,” he says.
Now, it’s a way to diversify your portfolio, and one of the key pieces of Doylestown Gold Exchange’s business.
And these days, more and more people are looking to invest in gold and silver. The price of both metals has gone up significantly in recent weeks. Gold has gone from $1000 an ounce to more than $1200 an ounce, while silver’s price has jumped from $13 an ounce to $17 an ounce.
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Reputation matters. When you look for someone to fix your car, put a new roof on your house or represent you in court, you’d base your decision on whether that person had a reputation for providing trustworthy, quality service.
The same thinking applies when choosing someone to handle your jewelry & watch repair in PA.
Here are six reasons why Doylestown Gold Exchange is that store:
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JCK is the industry publication for the jewelry business, so finding yourself being interviewed by them is no small thing.
That’s why we’re proud to share the news that Doylestown Gold Exchange co-owner Greg Glemser was featured on the JCK website recently.
In the interview, Greg talks about advertising the business, money saving initiatives, and tells the story of his most memorable sale. Click here to read the entire piece.
When people come to buy gold at the Doylestown Gold Exchange, owner Greg Glemser offers them a history lesson.
Until 1964, quarters had silver in them. Fifty years ago, a quarter would have been worth, well, a quarter of a paper dollar.
But because of the silver in the coins, quarters from that era have grown in value. A dollar will buy you half a gallon of gas these days. The money from a silver quarter will fetch you nearly twice that amount.
Still, Glemser cautions people who visit him for a precious metal investment consultation that they shouldn’t buy gold or silver with the expectation that they’ll make money.
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The price of gold has been on the upswing recently. The markets put it at $1,259 per ounce as we were posting.
Seeing these prices might make you want to rush out and sell your gold jewelry, but like any business transaction, this is one that requires some thought and research.
If you’re interesting in getting cash for gold in Bucks County, here are a few steps you should take before you sell.
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When it comes to jewelry, you may have heard terms such as vintage, antique or estate used to describe a piece.
Often these terms are used incorrectly, which makes things confusing when trying to classify jewelry. The most significant way to differentiate these three terms is by knowing the age of the piece and identifying if its had a previous owner.
Let’s review the differences between vintage, antique and estate jewelry.
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