Showing posts with label Jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jewelry. Show all posts
Pawn Shop Goes Upscale: Is This a Good Way to Score Extra Cash?
But the bank wouldn’t grant the loan he expected, so Dr. Hammond moved on to plan B: selling family jewels to the pawn shop for $40,000.
Though the words “pawn shop” tend to evoke thoughts of “Cash 4 Gold,” online pawn shops have taken the strongest part of the business model (fast cash in exchange for your stuff), and revamped it for a higher-end customer. With banks getting loan-shy post-recession, these virtual shops offered consumers another source of funding—which they could procure from their jewelry box or favorite curio drawer.
Three Stone Engagement Ring
Finding The Most Excellent Diamond Engagement Ring
One of the most significant events in any woman's life is her engagement, a time when she accepts a proposal of marriage from her beloved. As a sign of his love and commitment to her, she can expect to receive a diamond engagement ring, a sparkler that she will cherish the rest of her life.
Clearly, an engagement ring purchase isn't a decision that should be rushed. For many men, a primer in diamond education is needed, the sort of instruction which can ensure that the diamond engagement ring being purchased is the right one. Please read on for some helpful ring buying advice designed to make your choice the best one, since there are so many styles, shapes, & setting options for Engagement Rings.
Quality - Some would say that there isn't such a thing as a poor quality engagement ring, but I beg to differ. Quite honestly, if the ring doesn't include a diamond gemstone, then you're choosing a lower quality rock. Emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and amethysts may look pretty, but they don't rise to the level of hardness or have that special look of a diamond. She'll know it too and wonder who convinced you otherwise!
Style - Maybe you are already familiar with her tastes in jewelry, perhaps not. Many women enjoy gold bands as it is one style that always remains popular, but perhaps a ring with diamonds embedded in the channel is her preference? She needs to be comfortable with the style you select as she'll be wearing the ring every day for many years to come. Consider a custom-made ring if that would please her the most.
Metal - You'll find that there are a variety of wedding bands available with three metals typically shown: yellow gold, white gold, and platinum. Forget the silver band - though some retailers offer them, they are cheap-looking and won't stand the test of time. Yellow gold is the most popular of all with 14k and 18k gold used. White gold has the look of silver but retains the worth of gold, a choice she may prefer over yellow gold. Platinum is the most durable metal -- and the most expensive - the perfect symbol of a marriage that will stand the test of time.
Center Stone - Many women prefer a diamond engagement ring with the stone in the center by itself while others favor the center stone with sidestones or with three stones. A diamond solitaire is cut in a variety of shapes including round, princess, emerald, asscher, marquise, oval, radiant, pear, heart and cushion. There are some people who consider personality traits that supposedly match each shape, but if you're simply looking for the best investment go with a round brilliant ring and you'll not be disappointed.
Other Considerations - You'll probably hear about the 4Cs of diamond characteristics (cut, carat, color, clarity), with cut already mentioned. The carat represents the size of the diamond, while color is its natural body color with D,E, and F grades colorless (and the most rare) all the way down to Z, which is light yellow in color. Clarity describes a diamond's purity or the elements which give each diamond its unique look, kind of like a birthmark. You can find quite a few diamonds which are not at the very top of the scale that are still quite beautiful and which look virtually the same as the most expensive grade of diamond, but for less money.
Of course, your personal budget must be considered when purchasing a ring. Conventional wisdom suggests that you spend at least two weeks of your salary on a diamond engagement ring, but at Calaveras Coin & Pawn, we have beautiful rings available that start at $250. Weigh her needs with your wallet and you'll find the perfect diamond engagement ring for a couple soon to be married.
Finally, it can be mind-boggling deciding which diamond is best - your local jeweler can help you out or, if you are buying through Calaveras Coin & Pawn, we have advisors standing by who make your diamond education a fast learn and a purchase you won't regret!
Hey Guys -How To Discover Her Ring Size
For guys, planning a marriage ceremony is the easiest part to getting married. All you have to do is show up at the appointed time, with your friends, and expect to play the role of the groom for next several hours. This is her day, her chance to shine. What?! You thought you had a say in the matter? Talk with your married guy friends and they'll give you the real deal about "her" wedding day!
Tension style Engagement Ring
Before there can be a wedding ceremony, an actual marriage proposal must be made. This is where the guy does all of the work including buying the right engagement ring for the moment. Unfortunately, this is where most guys mess up - they not only get the wrong ring style but they get one that isn't sized right. I can't help you pick out the ring, but I can help you get the right sized ring every time without her figuring out what you are up to. Read on for some tips to for getting it right.
Give Her Your College Ring - Lots of guys hold onto their college rings thinking that they'll never give it up. When love is in the air, you probably said and did some very stupid things. Perhaps, you let her drive your car, even let her pick out your clothes for the day. Worse, you may have given away a prized possession. Love has a way of intoxicating even the sanest fella!
While you've lost your marbles, offer to give her your college ring. She'll guess that you mean for her to put it on a string to wear around her neck, but you'll say that you are thinking that it would look nice on her finger. Before she gasps in disgust at wearing a guy's ring, simply ask her, "By the way, just what is your ring size should we decide to have it resized?" Listen carefully to her answer as that number will be worth remembering. If she agrees to have your ring resized, quickly change the subject and talk about how beautiful she is.
Swipe A Current Ring - You can get her actual ring size by swiping one of her current rings. No, not the one that she has on her finger, but the one in her jewelry box stashed in her bedroom. You'll need some family help with this - enlist the assistance of a snooping younger brother or sister who will apprehend the ring for you. You'll have to pay some hush money for the familial effort, but that will be well worth it. If you don't want to run off with the ring, then bring along a piece of paper and a pencil and draw a circle on the inside of the ring and take that sketch with you to the jewelry store. Any smart jeweler will help you get the right size engagement ring every time.
Ask Her Mom - Mothers and daughters love to share secrets, but most mothers will cooperate with you by holding back the secret of a pending engagement from their daughter. Besides, if you renege, there is always her father to deal with should you break her heart. Mothers know everything about their daughters and your future in-law will be more than happy to supply you with the information that you need.
As far as the ring style goes, you are on your own. If you are a decent listener you have probably heard her drop enough hints for you to go out and get the diamond that she wants. If not, then it will be a crap shoot for you!
Cleaning & Repairing Silver Jewelry
- 1Polish sterling silver by rubbing or buffing it regularly with a soft cotton cloth.
- 2Consider using a chemically treated cloth that you can buy anyplace that Sterling silver jewelry is sold as it makes the job easier.
- 3Understand that while sterling silver dips are fast and easy, many dips will remove the color from many gemstones that adorn the article. Also, if you leave the piece in too long, or fail to rinse it well, residues will remain when it dries. If you do use a dip, dip it in and out very fast and rinse it immediately in clean water followed by an immediate buffing to bring out the shine.
- 4Repair a broken clasp by purchasing a replacement clasp. Clasps can be bought online or at a local craft supply store. Make sure you buy the same style and color as the broken one. If you have never been happy with that particular clasp, then buy an upgraded clasp that you would find easier to use.[1]
- 5Check the chain to notice how the links were put together. You will need to know this, so that you can assemble the chain after you repair it.
- 6Place the chain on a ceramic soldering board and use tweezers to put the two ends back together and squeeze the links until they are closed. Using your tweezers fit the two ends of the chain back together. Then squeeze the links closed.
- 7Finished.
Diamond Engagement Rings: What Every Guy Should Know
Choosing an engagement ring is a once in a lifetime event, but it is likely to be the first of many purchases a guy will make from a jeweler over his lifetime. Engagement rings, diamond wedding bands, anniversary earrings, and other special gifts will be given by you to your mate over the course of time.
Pave style Engagement Ring
A diamond engagement ring represents the love you have for your bride to be. The significance and symbolism of a ring should be understood before you make your purchase decision as the ring you choose will be an outward sign of the inward love you have for your lady.
Let's take a look at diamond engagement rings and what you should know before you buy one.
The 4Cs of Diamond Quality
Clarity, cut, color and carat are the four terms you will hear over and over again when it comes to determining which diamond you will choose for an engagement ring. This information is quite detailed therefore it is recommended that you read up on diamond education before you get started.
Select Your Metal First
Engagement bands are made from one of three metals: platinum, white gold, or yellow gold. Platinum is the most expensive metal, it resists tarnishing, but it is also the most expensive to repair if damaged.
Yellow gold rings are the most popular and are readily available as 14-karat or 18-karat gold. Although this type of ring can show scratches and other abrasions, repairs come easy.
White gold rings have a silver-like appearance which will eventually wear off and need to be replaced. The appeal of white gold is that it easily matches most other jewelry.
Choose Your Setting Wisely
The number of standard and custom settings available for engagement rings seems almost endless. Prong, bar, tension, bezel, channel, flush, cluster, and invisible are just some of the terms you will hear when shopping for an engagement ring. Prong is the most popular as it holds the diamond in place as if it is hanging, allowing light to enter which creates an attractive sparkle.
Your Certificate of Appraisal
Once you have chosen the diamond and the setting, you will need to obtain a certificate of authenticity. This certificate will confirm the engagement ring's value and is what you will need if you choose to insure your purchase. Most certificates are issued by the American Gem Society (A.G.S.) or the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.), two of the most widely accepted certifying organizations for the diamond industry.
A Guarantee or Warranty
Depending on the jeweler, some type of guarantee or warranty may be offered with your purchase. Some provide a limited time money back guarantee while others will give to you a lifetime warranty. Understand what you are buying before you make your purchase.
Now that you know the essentials behind choosing a diamond engagement ring, you are ready to make your purchase. Soon, you will be expressing your love and faithfulness to your beloved with all of the symbolism that every woman desires. Let your choice fully reflect your love for her today.
Diamonds: How to Choose the Perfect Diamond?
Shopping for a diamond can seem confusing but with the help of Calaveras Coin & Pawn you can find the diamond that is perfect for you or for the one that you love. A diamond's shape and setting are important considerations as is the diamond's look on your hand, ears, neckline, or wrist. Beyond that, understanding four characteristics common to all diamonds is the sort of diamond education useful to help you find that perfect diamond and give you many years of owner satisfaction.
Classic Solitaire Engagement Ring
The four characteristics (or attributes) used to determine the value of any Calaveras Coin & Pawn diamonds are
Carat – The mass of a diamond is determined by something called carat weight. One carat equals 200 milligrams while the point unit, which corresponds to one one-hundredth of a carat (2 mg or 0.01 carat), is commonly used for diamonds with a mass under one carat. The price per carat is determined by carat weight and increases correspondingly as larger diamonds are less common, but more desirable and used as gemstones.
Clarity - Clarity measures the internal defects found in any diamond, what are commonly known as inclusions. Inclusions can be structural imperfections such as minute cracks which have a whitish or cloudy look or they could be crystals of a foreign material or even another diamond crystal. Clarity is impacted by the size, number, color, comparative location, orientation, and visibility of the inclusions.
Color – A diamond free of structural and chemical imperfections is perfectly transparent, exhibiting no hues or colors to detract from its appearance. In actuality, virtually every diamond has minor imperfections which can influence its value in one way or another. A white diamond with a yellowish hue would be valued less while a diamond with a striking blue or pink hue will be valued much higher.
Cut – Diamonds are unearthed in an imperfect condition and must be shaped and polished to become truly gem-worthy. The handiwork of an accomplished craftsman coupled with angles in which the diamond is cut determines the cut. Not to be confused with shape, the cut is determined by a precise mathematical equation developed nearly a century ago.
To the naked eye, most people find that it is impossible to tell the difference from one color grade to another. As far as price goes, the difference can be significant. Diamond purists always demand diamonds in the D-F range, but when selecting diamonds in the G-I range you can find tremendous value while still achieving a "colorless" look. This is particularly important for consumers who are buying their diamond on a budget or trying to maximize the size of their stone. In that case "J" grade diamonds are the most affordable and still nearly colorless. You may want to consider choosing a diamond with a medium or strong fluorescence as these diamonds are discounted slightly in price allowing you to afford a higher color stone without paying a premium price.
As a diamond shopper, you can count on Calaveras Coin & Pawn to help you find the right wedding and anniversary diamond or designer jewelry diamond that is right for you.
Classic Solitaire Engagement Ring
The four characteristics (or attributes) used to determine the value of any Calaveras Coin & Pawn diamonds are
Carat – The mass of a diamond is determined by something called carat weight. One carat equals 200 milligrams while the point unit, which corresponds to one one-hundredth of a carat (2 mg or 0.01 carat), is commonly used for diamonds with a mass under one carat. The price per carat is determined by carat weight and increases correspondingly as larger diamonds are less common, but more desirable and used as gemstones.
Clarity - Clarity measures the internal defects found in any diamond, what are commonly known as inclusions. Inclusions can be structural imperfections such as minute cracks which have a whitish or cloudy look or they could be crystals of a foreign material or even another diamond crystal. Clarity is impacted by the size, number, color, comparative location, orientation, and visibility of the inclusions.
Color – A diamond free of structural and chemical imperfections is perfectly transparent, exhibiting no hues or colors to detract from its appearance. In actuality, virtually every diamond has minor imperfections which can influence its value in one way or another. A white diamond with a yellowish hue would be valued less while a diamond with a striking blue or pink hue will be valued much higher.
Cut – Diamonds are unearthed in an imperfect condition and must be shaped and polished to become truly gem-worthy. The handiwork of an accomplished craftsman coupled with angles in which the diamond is cut determines the cut. Not to be confused with shape, the cut is determined by a precise mathematical equation developed nearly a century ago.
To the naked eye, most people find that it is impossible to tell the difference from one color grade to another. As far as price goes, the difference can be significant. Diamond purists always demand diamonds in the D-F range, but when selecting diamonds in the G-I range you can find tremendous value while still achieving a "colorless" look. This is particularly important for consumers who are buying their diamond on a budget or trying to maximize the size of their stone. In that case "J" grade diamonds are the most affordable and still nearly colorless. You may want to consider choosing a diamond with a medium or strong fluorescence as these diamonds are discounted slightly in price allowing you to afford a higher color stone without paying a premium price.
As a diamond shopper, you can count on Calaveras Coin & Pawn to help you find the right wedding and anniversary diamond or designer jewelry diamond that is right for you.
How To Choose The Perfect Engagement Ring?
Finding the perfect engagement ring can be challenging for couples who plan to marry. In day's past, the young man would choose a ring and present it to his intended, but today it is increasingly common for the future bride and groom to shop together to select the ring. No matter how you go about choosing a ring, we're offering to you a brief lesson in diamond education to help you find that perfect engagement ring.
Diamond Engagement Ring
There are at least three rings many couples will choose over their lifetimes: an engagement ring as they plan to marry and wedding & anniversary rings as they wed and later celebrate an important milestone in their marriage. Many young couples go to a jewelry store with a budget in mind and choose their rings accordingly. Conventional wisdom suggests that the gentleman will purchase an engagement ring which equals one to two months of his salary, a measuring standard which is still in use today. Of course, you aren't required to adhere to that standard, but it is a guideline which is useful for your consideration.
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Dangers of Titanium Rings & Why We Will Never Sell Them
Titanium
- The strength and durability of titanium has been known, and often inflated by the public for years. Titanium is a metal that's usually gray, which is also strong, lustrous, and resistant to corrosion. Titanium is most often used in lightweight alloys, especially those found in airplanes.
- When titanium is used as a piercing such as a nose, eyebrow, ear, or bellybutton ring, there are very few dangers that a person needs to beware of. Titanium is generally a hypoallergenic metal, which means that people getting pierced with this jewelry shouldn't have any allergic reactions. The only exception to this rule is if the ring is a titanium alloy, and the metal it's alloyed with provokes a reaction, so it's best to check that piercing jewelry is pure titanium.
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