Franklin Half Dollars (1948-1963) The mint mark for this 90% half dollar is located on the reverse of the coin, just above the top of the Liberty Bell. In average circulated condition these 90% half dollars are only worth melt value. You would have to have a high-grade mint state or proof Ben Franklin coin for […]
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May
May
Washington quarters (1932-1964) Just like Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters are still used in today’s currency. Also like the Roosevelt dimes, only quarters from 1964 and older are 90% silver and are worth much more than face value. The mintmark for this quarter is located on the reverse of the coin, beneath the wreath and above […]
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Apr
Apr
Have you ever wondered what that coin collection could be worth that is sitting in the attic or basement? Have you been spring cleaning and need to make some room in your house? Your gold and silver coins may be worth a lot more than you think. First thing you should check when going through […]
Current gold prices are hovering around $1700; up over 30% from this time last year! There is no better time to start spring cleaning and sell your old jewelry or coins. Items that are broken, mismatched, unworn or just laying around in your jewelry box are worth more than you would expect – you may […]
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Apr
Apr
Did you know that your old flatware, candle sticks, and holloware can be worth a lot? Silver comes in different purities; common purities include sterling silver or .925 (meaning it’s 92.5% pure) or .835 silver, .830 silver, .800 silver and many more. Although there are a variety of hallmarks, one of the most common […]
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Mar
Mar
There are many factors that are considered when determining how much a diamond is worth. An evaluation of a diamond usually starts with the 4 C’s; Carat, Cut, Clarity, and Color. A diamond expert will need to examine your diamond to calculate and grade each of these areas to determine its value. Carat The size […]
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Feb
Feb
When bringing your gold jewelry to a gold buyer, several methods will be used to accurately determine the purity of the gold. Inspection with a Loupe for Markings Jewelry is often first inspected by the buyer thoroughly with a magnifying loupe for any stamps or markings. Karat marks, maker’s marks, and hallmarks can indicate the […]
Have you had some unwanted gold taking up space in your jewelry box for some time now but don’t know what to do about selling it? Here are some tips on what to do to successfully sell your gold jewelry. Consider What You Want to Sell and What You Wish to Keep. Often times […]
Many customers wonder why their foreign coins are almost worthless. Obviously, foreign coins with gold or silver content will at LEAST be worth the precious metal content. The issue is with clad (or non precious metal) coins. Even old foreign coins don’t have much value, and the reason in that collectors are not really interested […]
The good news, black diamonds are real! The bad news, they don’t sparkle, because they’re black. They absorb light rather than refract it. They are real diamonds, but they have a different structure. A white diamond sparkles because light comes in, bounces around in a predictable way, and is reflected out. The cut of the […]
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