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White gold? You may want to go platinum.

Did you know “white gold” isn’t really white? In order to make gold appear white, another metal needs to be mixed in such as silver, nickel, palladium, or rhodium. Another alternative to white gold is platinum. Platinum naturally has a white luster that can be polished to a high degree. When it begins to lose it polish, it takes on a lovely dull patina that only serves to accent any gems that may be on the ring. So what are some specific comparisons between the two?

Care. Above we mentioned that “white” gold is mixed with another metal to create an alloy. While gold doesn’t tarnish, the other metal will eventually, so it’s important to re-dip the band every few years. Platinum on the other hand maintains its natural gray-white color.

Cost. This is where gold has the clear advantage. People tend to think gold is the most expensive metal, but that’s certainly no the case. Platinum is far rarer and as such, more expensive than gold.

Composition. Gold is the most enduring metal that does not tarnish or lose its luster, but it tends to have some strength issues when it comes to purity. The purer the composition of gold, the more fragile it becomes. What we find with platinum is that it is one of the densest precious metals that retains strength along with purity. Additionally, alloys (in gold bands) have been found to cause allergic reactions in some people. Platinum is naturally hypoallergenic.

Culture. Historically and classically, gold is the clear winner. It has been used and valued for thousands of years. In a modern sense however, a designation of “platinum” is often used to refer to a product, level, or service that is BETTER than the gold standard. Here, it comes down to personal preference.

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The Perfect Diamond Cut

A diamond’s cut is the most critical component of the diamond; it is what gives the stone its brilliance, sparkle and fire. These are the three main attributes of a diamond. Brilliance refers to the amount of light a diamond reflects. Fire describes the way the light disperses and how the diamond shows off the different colors of the spectrum. The sparkle, or scintillation, defines how much the diamond shimmers when you move it around in the light. When light enters a diamond it is refracted and bounces back out in a rainbow of colors. San Antonio jewelry stores can differentiate between cuts of diamonds.

The way a diamond is cut will have the biggest effect on how the stone catches and interacts with light. It is the ultimate expression of a craftsman’s skill in transforming a rough diamond into a gem. If the diamond is cut too shallow and not cut right, some of the light will be lost from the bottom. A deep cut will lose light out the side of its base. The ideal cut will reflect most of the light through its table or top surface. The top of the diamond is referred to as the crown and the bottom is referred to as the pavilion.

The ideal cut gives the right proportion to a diamond’s fire and brilliance. It accounts for the relationship between the table size, crown angle, pavilion angle, girdle, crown depth and pavilion depth. The ideal cut evaluates the size of the table relative to the stone’s width at its widest point, this is known as the girdle. The angles of all the facets relative to each other are accounted for. The depth of the crown against the pavilion and how well the facets at the crown (top) align with the pavilion (bottom).

The cut does not describe the shape; rather the cut depends on the stone’s shape. The most popular cut is the round brilliant diamond which has a cut of 57 facets. Other “fancy shapes” include princess, emerald, asscher, marquise, oval, radiant, pear, heart and cushion. Princess cut is popular among brides and brides-to-be.

Symmetry is also taken into account of a diamond’s facet and how well facet edges align with each other, how corresponding facets from opposite ends align with each other and the relationship between crown facets and pavilion facets.

A small percentage of diamonds fluoresce when exposed to ultraviolet light. They emit a blue or yellow light which is caused by trace amounts of boron, usually, that seep into the diamond during its creation. The fluorescence does not affect the diamond’s value but still is listed in the grading report.

San Antonio diamond buyers will buy any kind of diamond you have. Knowing what sort of diamond makes all the difference. You would not want to bring in your diamond and get ripped off? Of course not. Educating yourself on what you have is the first thing you want to do before selling what you have.

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Gold, Silver, and Copper in E-Waste

Gold and silver have been used in manufacturing for centuries, millennia even. For the longest time, this waste was reused or recycled and used for new purposes, like wiring, for example. But with the rise of electronic devices, gold and silver waste has hit a new high. Over 300 tons of gold, 10% of the world’s production, was thrown away last year in the form of e-waste. Aside from the obvious reason, money, what makes this such a big deal for environmentalists and manufacturers?

Gold: What Is It Good For?

Humanity has been fascinated by gold since the first caveman saw a shiny piece of metal in a riverbed. We’ve worn it as jewelry, put it on our teeth, and even coated coffins with it. But gold serves a greater purpose, other than just being shiny. Gold is an excellent conductor of electricity. Ever since electrical machinery began to be used in the late 18th century, gold has been used to bring power to those machines in the form of wiring. Even today, gold tipped plugs and wires are among the most highly sought after because they produce the one of the highest rates of electrical exchange.

When electricity began to be used to power handheld devices, gold made its way into them for much the same purpose. Inside our cellphones, there is about 1/40th of a gram of gold. So, 40 phones equals one gram of gold. This number may seem high, but it takes one ton, about 2,000 pounds, of rock to produce the same amount of gold that’s in 40 cell phones.

Wasting Gold

As previously stated, there were 300 tons of gold thrown out last year in the form of e-waste. So, using the aforementioned formula, that’s 13,607,771,100 cell phone’s worth of gold. Of course, there are only about 7 billion cell phones in use today, and who knows how many of them were actually thrown away in 2014. The 300 tons of gold includes everything from old televisions, washing machines, and refrigerators. Pretty much anything that has some form of electronic wiring inside has a gold or copper wire component. But this problem isn’t just about throwing out millions of dollars worth gold, silver, and copper every year. Cell phones and other e-waste contain other dangerous metals such as lead, chromium, and mercury. These metals make their ways into ground water, lakes, and rivers, which eventually end up in our homes as drinking water.

The Solution?

Reading this, you may be thinking ‘Hey! I’ll but up old cell phones and melt them down to get out the gold, silver, etc.’ Well, good luck with that. The amount of gold inside cell phones can get you a little less than $1.50. So, to make $100.00, you’d need about 100 cell phones (which is quite a lot.) The main way companies use e-waste is taking out the old components and making them into new devices. They also take the other, more dangerous metals, like lead, chromium, and mercury, and dispose of them properly. So what can you do? You can recycle your e-waste. There are special containers at many electronic stores that are used only for cell phones, batteries, and other forms of e-waste. But, if you really want to be adventurous, you could try to get the gold out yourself. But you might end up spending a lot more money than you’d make.

If you’re looking for a place to sell all of that gold from your e-waste recycling operation, why not come by Gold Unlimited? We’ll pay top dollar for all of your gold, silver, and jewelry. Come by and see what your gold is worth. You’ll end up leaving with a smile on your face and a pocket full of cash.

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What to Know when it comes to Jewelry Appraisal

Does Gold Unlimited offer appraisals? Good question – yes we do! An appraisal is the process of determining the value of a gemstone or piece of jewelry. Never thought you may have needed one for your valuables? You’d be surprised that having one done could add more value to them, as well as encourage you to safeguard and insure them properly. However, like anything else, it is a good idea to know a bit about the process before just having anyone appraise your jewelry. Here a few tips to help you along the way.

How to Find an Appraiser

Many jewelry stores offer appraisal services, but not all appraisers are equal. You have a good chance of finding an appraiser that suites your needs by searching for appraisal associations online. Typically these organizations have nationwide and even international member members close to where you live. Going through an association with certified members also a way for you to safeguard yourself, as members have to uphold ethical and professional standards. These members will also be required to have correct certifications.

Signs of a Quality Appraiser

Jewelry appraisers should have experience and training in their craft. This training is sometimes referred to as gemological or appraisal training. It is also highly useful for them to know exactly how jewelry is made, so they’ll be able to tell quality craftsmanship from mass-produced items. A certified appraiser should have received a paper certificate from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

Your Appraisal Report

When you are given your appraisal, make sure you’re not just given a verbal mention of value. An official Appraisal Report is needed when certifying the item being appraised indeed holds the value being asserted. It is also something an insurance company would want to see as proof when you’re looking to protect your asset. Your appraisal should include:

When the appraisal took place
Your contact information
The purpose of the appraisal
Item(s) value
Limiting conditions and assumptions
Disclosure Statement
Signature of appraiser
Appraiser’s credentials
Anyone involved in the appraisal process

Find Your Value Today with a Jewelry Appraisal

Have you inherited family heirlooms that you suspect may be worth more than just their sentimental value? Looking to shop for the best insurance to protect your valuables? Then you need to come into Gold Unlimited today for an appraisal by one of our specialists. We’ve been in business for over 25 years in San Antonio and look forward serving you.

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The 4 Cs: A Quick Guide to Diamond Grading

Diamond grading has long been one of the most important aspects of jewelry valuation. In the past, it involved going to an expert jeweler, someone with one of those tiny spyglasses that allow them to look deep into the gem and point out all of its flaws and perfections. Nowadays, though, this process can be done much easier. With the help of the Internet, you can find out (roughly) the quality of your diamond, and how much it might be worth to a prospective buyer. What should you be looking for when you are checking out the quality of your diamonds?

Cut

Cut doesn’t refer to the diamond’s shape per se, but more the amount of cuts to create the shape of the diamond. The amount and placement of the cuts on the diamond affect everything from the diamonds brilliance and radiance to how the light plays off the corners of the diamond. Most master cut diamonds are made with 58 facets, or cuts, and the amount of cuts on the stone show how much skill the cutter has. More cuts can mean less diamond value based upon weight, but they can also mean more clarity and shine for the diamond, which can also give the diamond more value.

Clarity

If you’re looking for a diamond with perfect clarity, you might want to look somewhere other than Earth. Because diamonds are formed deep below the earth’s surface along with other rocks and minerals, virtually all diamonds contain small imperfections that cut down on their clarity. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) created an 11-point chart to evaluate the amount of blemishes inside the diamond. It takes a skilled grader to find the smallest imperfections in a stone, and in a business where one small speck inside a stone could mean the difference between thousands of dollars, skill is an important thing to have.

Color

Diamonds come in a wide variety of colors. Ranging from clear to yellow, even all the way to brown, the GIA also has an intricate grading system for color. Going through D-Z on their chart will show small, minute differences between diamond colors. D grade diamonds, being the clearest, are some of the most difficult to come by, and Z grade diamonds, which are the yellowest, are more common and less expensive.

Carat

Carat, the American variation of the word karat, is the international unit for measuring the weight of diamonds. There are two different weight measurements: the carat and the point. The carat equals .2 grams, so a diamond weighting four carats equals .8 grams. The second unit of measurement for diamonds is the point, which equals .01 of a carat. A diamond that weighs 50 points equals ½ carat, where a diamond weighing 100 points is equal to one carat.

The art of diamond grading has been made easier in recent years by Internet technology and certification courses, but it still takes an extremely skilled eye to correctly grade a diamond. While you may be able to estimate a value for your gem, you will never really know until you take your diamond into a trained specialist. Luckily, here at Gold Unlimited, we are able to certify your diamonds and jewelry to the best of our abilities, and give you a much better estimate of how much your jewelry is worth. So why not stop by with that diamond jewelry is really worth, and maybe walk out with some cash in your pocket, too.

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http://www.diamondideals.com/education/find/four_cs.cfm

http://www.lumeradiamonds.com/diamond-education/diamond-color

http://www.gemologyonline.com/diamondgrading.html

https://www.agslab.com/education-diamond-clarity-grade.php

The 5 Craziest Ways to Polish Silver

I still have the memory of going over to my grandmother’s house when I was younger and polishing her silver. She pulled out her huge box of silverware, her collectable spoons, and her silver platters that she got from her parents, and then we scrubbed away at them with the silver polish and a cotton towel. All in all, it took around three hours to get all of her silver nice and shiny once again. But there are a number of techniques that are a lot easier than taking out the rag and the chemicals. Here are the 5 most unique ways get that silver back to its original glory.

5) Cream of Tartar Method

Take warm, not boiling, water and mix in enough cream of tartar to make a paste. After soaking the silver pieces in the paste for 10 minutes or so, remove them and wipe down with a cotton rag. The tarnish should come right off.

4) Aluminum Foil Method

Take 1 cup of boiling water and add 1 tablespoon of sea salt, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Pour the mixture into a glass or metal baking dish lined with aluminum foil, where you have set your silver pieces out flat, not overlapping. Let the silver set in the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes. If it is heavily tarnished, it may take closer to 30. Remove the silver with tongs and rub lightly with a rag.

3) The Banana Method

Take two or three banana peels and throw them into a blender. Add enough water to form it into a paste, and then rub the paste onto your pieces and let it set on them until it dries. After the paste has dried over the silver, take a rag and brush off what remains, and then drop it into water to remove the remaining paste. Your silver will look beautiful and your jewelry will smell like bananas. Not really, but it would be pretty cool if it did.

2) The Ketchup/Katchup/Catchup Method

It may be delicious on fries, but you can clean silver with it too. Take enough ketchup to fill a small bowl, and leave your silver pieces in it for 10 to 15 minutes. After removing them, run the silver under water and buff dry with a cotton towel.

1) The Hand Sanitizer Method

Put a few squirts of hand sanitizer onto a rag and rub the silver with it vigorously. This method is that simple, and it works wonderfully.

These methods, of course, shouldn’t be done regularly. Polishing away silver tarnish actually takes the first layer of silver on the piece, so vigorously cleaning your silver once, twice, or three times a week can really take its toll on the metal. But, if you ever get too tired of polishing and polishing your pieces, why not go for a metal that doesn’t tarnish at all: gold. Here at Gold Unlimited, we stock almost every kind of jewelry imaginable, and can help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Click the button below to view our selection or come into the store to see what we have for you. You’ll look like a million bucks and leave with some cash left in your wallet.

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http://cleanmyspace.com/the-besk-kept-silver-cleaning-secret-ever/

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Modern Jewelry’s Ancient Past

Humanity has always adorned their bodies with items to make themselves look unique. Just recently, it was discovered that Neanderthals actually did the same thing (A very interesting article, that you can find here.) Jewels, seashells, and pieces of stone were often used to show off elegance and social status. But it took quite a while for humans to gain the ability to meld metal into items they could put onto their bodies. Even after that point, it took a very long time for ancient jewelry to shift into our modern concept of elegance.

The Origins of Jewelry

Being situated in the middle of the known world has its perks, and that’s what made the Persian Empire so strong. Since it was in the middle of what was called the ‘Silk Road,’ the Persians were able to pick up practices from both Asia and the Western world. Some of the earliest evidence of gem cutting comes from India, but the Persians perfected the process, and began adding gems and stones to metal bands that were often made of silver and gold. These bands were often worn on the head, arms, and hands, and were a symbol of social status and wealth. Up until the 320s BCE, the Persians were in control of some of the largest known gold deposits at the time, but all of that was about to change.

Jewelry in the West

The Greeks were no strangers to wearing jewelry, and often wore metal bands as crowns, or created burial masks made out of gold. But, after Alexander the Great conquered most of the world, the art of Persian gem cutting made its way into the western world. During the ‘Hellenistic Period,’ which ranged from ~325 to ~150 BCE, the practices that had been perfected by the Persians made their way to all of the Hellenistic kingdoms. The Greeks gained control over the vast gold reserves of the Persians, and began using it to their advantage. The simpler bands and pins that were once worn by the Greeks became more extravagant and detailed, all thanks to the original jewelry cultures, the Indians and the Persians.

Although many years have passed since the Hellenistic ended, most of our modern western cultural concepts, especially the wearing and manufacturing of jewelry, credit this time period for their beginnings. Jewelry had been around for thousands of years before Alexander the Great, but it took his conquests to bring the more sophisticated eastern practices into the western world.

Here at Gold Unlimited, we take pride in knowing that we’re carrying on a tradition that has lasted thousands of years. You may not be the King of Persia or Alexander the Great, but, to us, you’re just as important, and so is your jewelry selection. Click the button below to view some of our selection or come into the store and we’ll make sure that you leave looking like royalty.

Sources:

http://www.historyofjewelry.net/

http://www.allaboutgemstones.com/jewelry_history_persia.html

http://roadrunnersguidetotheancientworld.com/hellenistic-jewelry/

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/hjew/hd_hjew.htm

Cash for Gold: Protecting Your Gold Valuables

It seems you can’t go to the mall, the grocery store, or drive down the highway without seeing a business that deals in cash for gold. Gold has always been a valuable asset throughout millennia and continues to be a commodity that is traded by countries and individuals alike. Although it cannot be used as currency, gold is acquired as a backup to mitigate against economic uncertainty.

Gold can take many forms. It is bought and traded in coins, bars, and jewelry. If you have gold in any of these forms or if you are thinking of acquiring gold valuables in the near future, one of the most important things you should consider is how you will store and keep it safe.

Evaluate your Risks

What form does your gold come in? For many people their gold is in jewelry form. Rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants and more are all common jewelry items they own. As such, it is not all uncommon for them to keep their gold in a simple jewelry box at home. This isn’t the best idea.

Depending on the amount of gold you own, it is important to evaluate your risks. Thieves would love to make off with your bounty and gold in jewelry form is an attractive item to take not just because of its metallic value, but because it can be more easily sold on the street.

You must ask yourself a few questions as well about just how safe your gold is. Do you live in a gated community? Does your home have an alarm system? Do you own a safe? How many people know you have gold at home? Is it insured?

How to Store it

At Home. If you plan on storing your gold at home there are a few things you need to make sure of. First you need to have a safe. There are many safes out there, but basically you want to make it as difficult as possible for anyone to get in or walk off with the safe. Next, you need the safe location to be as hard to find as possible. No one can get into what they can’t find.

Rule number three is to just keep quiet about your treasure. Tell as few people as possible that you own gold in your home.

In a Safety Deposit Box. If you feel uncomfortable about securing your gold in your home, this is a common sentiment. Good news is you can secure your valuables in a safety deposit box at a bank. Check with your bank as some banks often supply safety deposit boxes free of charge. The only drawback is that more people know you have valuables in there and you won’t have immediate access if you need it.

In a Bank Vault. If you have more gold than will fit in a safety deposit box, some banks will allow you to store your gold coins and bars in their vaults. Be prepared though to pay at least .5-1% per year of the total value of your loot as a cost of storing and insuring it there.

Get Cash for Gold at Gold Unlimited

Gold is a great way to invest against long-term economic woes; however, if you need cash for gold now, come into Gold Unlimited today. We’ll give you top dollar for your gold jewelry, coins, or bars.

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Should You Start Buying Gold Because of the Apple Watch?

The Apple Watch has caused quite a stir since it was announced last Fall. People had speculated for years what it was that the industry leader in smart-phones was going to do regarding the wearable technology trend, and in November of 2014, Apple finally released their long awaited “Apple Watch.” Coming in 3 different models, ‘Watch,’ ‘Sport,’ and ‘Edition,’ the world went crazy for all things Apple. The top of the line model, the ‘Apple Watch Edition,’ would be made out of 18 karat gold, and contain a variety of features that would also be available on the other models.

Speculation around the Watch

Once it was finally released, Apple maintained their secrecy around the more unique specifications regarding the watches. Much as before the announcement, it has been up to mostly consumers to speculate about what the actual watch will contain. Enter the article ‘How Much Gold Will the Apple Watch Contain’ by Josh Centers. In this article, Centers uses data that Apple has actually released, mainly production numbers, and speculates how much gold the ‘Apple Watch Edition’ will actually use. Apple plans to begin with production of one million units, mostly for sale in the Asian markets. Each watch, Centers predicts, will contain roughly two troy ounces of gold, or between 50 and 75 grams of gold per unit. If the amount of gold that Centers believes to be in the watches is true, and if Apple continues the production numbers stated for the first month of production, Apple will need to purchase 1/3rd of the gold mined in the world for the year.

What It Could Mean for the Price of Your Gold

It is known that gold is an extremely rare metal. Only 746 metric tons are mined every year, whereas there are roughly 19,000 metric tons of silver mined in the same time period. As any high school economics student can tell you, when supply goes down, price for a product will assuredly go up. So what does this have to do with the gold in the Apple Watch? It’s simple: if Apple does indeed take 1/3rd of the year’s supply of gold, the supply of gold in the market will go down by 1/3rd. This is merely speculation, but the price of gold after the release of the Apple Watch in April could increase dramatically, especially if the production of the watch continues to top one million units every month for the next year. Even Centers, the author of the article, admits that these numbers may be a bit off, but he also says “… it’s never safe to underestimate Apple.” They are, of course, the same company that sold over ten million iPhone 6s and 6+ models within three days of their release in September of 2014.

There is always speculation with markets for precious metals. No one is quite sure what they’ll do next. Curious to see how much your gold is worth? Simple! Come into Gold Unlimited and get an estimate on the spot, or click the button below to make an appointment with one of our top jewelry experts. You’ll walk out with a hand full of cash and a smile on your face.

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Tying the Knot? Get Extremely Old School with Your Engagement Ring

You’ve found them. The special someone you want to spend the rest of your life with. Step one: check. Step two: finding the perfect ring to symbolize your love and commitment. You step into Gold Unlimited and see the countless number of engagement rings on selection, but which one to choose? You know you don’t want something plain and boring. You want something with pizazz, something away from the plain old ‘band and diamond.’ That’s when you see it: the Hercules knot. You’ve seen it before, the simple circle inside a circle, but the design itself seems so ancient, so old. Where did the design come from, and why does it feel so right for your proposal?

Tradition of ‘Tying the Knot’

You might not know it, but a majority of our modern wedding and engagement traditions come from Ancient Rome. The reception, carrying the bride through the doorway, the garter belt: all of these go back millennia. But there is one that has begun to wane in popularity in recent years: the Hercules knot. In Ancient Rome, the Hercules knot symbolized healing, binding, and commitment. The Hercules knot was put on all sorts of jewelry ranging from headbands to rings; it was even used to fasten the woman’s garter before the marriage ceremony began. (Tying the knot, get it?)

The Switch to ‘Band and Diamond’ Engagement Rings

The Hercules knot was used for thousands of years to show commitment and binding between two people, but in recent years, it has been replaced by the easily recognizable ‘circle and diamond’ design. The circle itself continues the tradition of the Hercules knot (circles are never ending, symbolizing the love between two individuals) but is much easier for jewelers to craft and mold. But, while the plain ‘band and diamond’ ring maintains the symbolism, the Hercules knot brings beauty, elegance, and radiance to the hand of the one you love.

A Symbol of Love

Your love isn’t something plain and simple. Your love is complex. Your love binds you and your partner together, and you’re ready to take that next step. Why settle for a simplistic engagement ring? Why not choose a ring that embodies your love with the charm, elegance, and symbolism that your loved one deserves? The Hercules knot may not be for you, but variations of the knot are countless.

Are you looking for the perfect ring to show how much your love really means? Click the button below to browse our selection, or come into the store to see our excellent collection of fine watches, diamonds, and jewelry.

Sources:
http://symboldictionary.net/?p=3030

Greek Symbols

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