By Emily on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 in Gold, Precious Metals. No Comments
As of right now, the price of gold is $2,677 per ounce, close to a record high. Prices have increased over $600 per ounce since the beginning of 2024. So what do these high gold prices mean for you? Well, it means that now would be a great time to consider selling any gold jewelry… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 in Gold, Informational. No Comments
When looking to purchase gold jewelry, you’ll likely come across several terms that you may have never heard before. Words like karat, gold-filled, gold-plated, and vermeil are some of the terminology used to describe gold jewelry and can greatly affect the value and quality of the jewelry piece you’re considering. So what exactly do these… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 in Gold. No Comments
In the recent weeks, gold has been trading near the $1,400 an ounce level. The last time gold prices were this high was in March of 2014 when it was coming down from being at an all-time record high of $1,900 an ounce in August of 2011. Some investors believe that the price of gold… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 in Gold, Hypoallergenic Jewelry, Informational, Precious Metals, Sterling Silver. No Comments
Unfortunate as it may be, some people experience itching, redness, and tenderness while wearing their favorite jewelry. So why do some jewelry pieces trigger these symptoms while others can be worn every day without the wearer developing any allergic reactions? And what should you do if you aren’t able to wear your beloved jewelry pieces anymore… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 in Gold, Informational, Precious Metals. No Comments
You may have inherited an antiquated piece of jewelry or are sick of looking at a piece you never wear lying at the bottom of your jewelry box. Whatever the case may be, you have several options when it comes to getting rid of unwanted jewelry. You can try to resell the jewelry piece, transform it into… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 in Gold, Holiday, Sterling Silver, Uncategorized. No Comments
Did you know that precious metals commonly used in jewelry can actually kill germs and heal wounds? Decades ago, researchers discovered that both gold and silver are able to destroy harmful bacteria. So how do these metals destroy bacteria yet remain harmless to humans? Well, the answer lies in the thickness of our cells’ walls…. Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 in Gold, Informational, Uncategorized. No Comments
We often have customers ask us this question, and the truth is while white gold is usually a little more expensive than yellow gold, the price differences aren’t by any means substantial. If you’re interested in creating a jewelry piece that is 14 karat gold, the price point shouldn’t vary too drastically depending on the… Read More
By Emily on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 in Gold, Informational, Uncategorized. No Comments
When you look closely at a piece of gold jewelry, you’ll most likely see a stamp that reads 14K or 18K on it. So what exactly does that mean? Well K stands for karat (not to be confused with a carat, which is the unit of weight used for precious gemstones). A karat, on the other… Read More
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