Bullion I decided to update this guide because of the growing number of fake gold coins that have been bought on eBay over the past years. Now, with gold soaring to new highs and getting alot of attention,...
If you collect vintage and antique silver or gold charms and charm bracelets, you'll find a wealth of choices on eBay--it's a charm collector's dream. But as more and more people fall under the spell of...
Many ring sellers on eBay are not professionals. Some don't have devices to measure the size of a ring they want to auction or sell. Here's a tip for determining a good approximate ring size: If a dime passes...
In this guide I will outline the numerous silver alloy marks and trade names that have been used throughout the world on antiques and collectibles. Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or...
Maybe you wore a Casio in high school and remembered it fondly. You had moved on to a more 'upscale' watch but the Casio was always there, just waiting for a new battery or band to be ready for service again....
The purpose of this guide is to describe some terms commonly used in the Southwestern Native American Jewelry Market VISIT TUMBLEWEEDS JEWELRY EBAY STORE DEAD PAWN JEWELRY. For the Southwestern Native...
CARTIER WATCHES A store, that I wont name in Hollywood CA, was found to have 3 fake Cartier watches for sale. They where being sold as used and all over $7500 each. The experienced store staff could not...
MAKE JEWELRY SHINE WITH BAKING SODA! EVERY JEWELRY ITEM I REPAIR OR MAKE FOR MY CUSTOMERS I FINISH WITH THIS FAST SIMPLE STEP. TAKE A SOFT TOOTHBRUSH AND GET IT WET WITH WATER, THEN ADD A DROP OR TWO OF YOUR...
Hello vintage Jewelry lovers; As far as I know Alpaca is not a STERLING SILVER, Alpaca is a (Nickel, Copper, and /or Zinc alloy) that looks pretty much like Sterling .925 but it has lesser value than the...
If you collect vintage gold or silver charms or charm bracelets, you're bound to have questions about practical matters like selecting a bracelet, attaching your charms, cleaning and care, and so on. Here are...