Recap

1. Make sure you separate your gold out by carats (14k, 24k, etc.)

2. If there are precious gems on the gold, make sure they are evaluated separately.

3. Get an independent appraisal apart from your buyer.

4.  Document everything. You don’t want it to become a case of he-said-she-said.

5. Read the fine print before you sign anything.

For those of us that own fine jewelry, precious metals, or gemstones, we know that what we own is valuable, but we may not always be aware that value can change over time. That investment you made a decade or so ago may have appreciated over time.Continue reading

Much like belts (black vs brown), watches present the purchaser with an age-old conundrum: silver or gold? This is an extremely important decision for the purchaser because silver and gold both shout out very different messages about the wearer.

What Gold says:

• You’re over 40. – And proud of it!
• You’ve “made” it. – Hey, you worked hard to get here!
• You appreciate sophistication. – Sometimes that classic look really speaks best.
• You admire quality. – Gold never tarnishes or rusts. What’s better than that?
• You’re used to being a “decision-maker”. – Gold is for the “go-getters”. You don’t mind being the center of attention.

What Silver says:

• You’re under 40. – Who was ever ashamed of their youth? Silver is the way to go.
• You’re on your way. – A beautiful silver watch is nothing to scoff at, in fact, it is a sign of things to come.
• You like being low-key. – Silver says, “Psst…Hey there  ;).”
• You appreciate practicality. – Silver is definitely the way to go if you want to appear tasteful in most social settings.
• You favor versatility. – While gold is meant to stand out, silver goes with almost any wardrobe ensemble, making it easy to mix and match.

The gold you have in your jewelry box may in fact be the most valuable thing you own. Of course with the government in a stalemate, people are concerned about the future of the U.S economy and the value of the dollar. The gold jewelry in your home, will remain a valuable asset if worst comes to worst in the near future – we’re all hoping for the best. You have the final say when it comes to making your investments, not the government or foreign entities.Continue reading

Treasure Map?

How can I get my hands on some gold? In other words, how do I go about investing in gold in today’s economy? Is it a wise choice? Its really hard to say actually. The price of the precious commodity has been known to rise and fall with some volatility, but it will always depend on the dollar. Continue reading

The media is very good about letting us know when the price of gold drops. Last week, the price of gold dropped $200 in just two days. But since last week the price rose again $100 in value.Continue reading