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The 4 C’s & 5th C: Certification

Posted by Lindsay on 04/23/2013 No Comments

If you’re wondering what your diamond is worth, consider its quality of grading in each of the 4 C’s and make sure it is certified. Cut, clarity, color and carat are essential factors in determining the overall value of a diamond. Aside from the 4 C’s, your diamond must be evaluated and certified by a [...]

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What Makes a Luxury Watch Valuable?

Today’s watches symbolize our evolution in art, fashion and technology. They have contributed to the accomplishment of our greatest achievements in history. Omega watches landed on the moon. Breitling watches navigated the greatest depths of the sea and highest altitudes of our atmosphere. Rolex watches summitted the world’s tallest mountain peaks and aided scientists in [...]

Posted by Lindsay on 04/16/2013 No Comments

The Four C’s of Diamonds: Cut

Have you ever wondered how much your diamond is worth? High value diamonds are measured by their quality of grading on the Four C’s: Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat. If you’re unfamiliar with the diamond grading scale, here’s a quick lesson on what it means to be “Cut.” Diamond Cut vs. Diamond Shape While [...]

Posted by Lindsay on 03/25/2013 No Comments

Should you Invest in Diamonds or Gold?

With the current state of the economy, it’s important to invest in assets that sustain value, even during times of financial turmoil. While diamonds are great assets, gold is always better. This precious metal is a highly valuable investment because it is considered a high liquid asset, meaning that it is highly marketable. Diamond [...]

Posted by Lindsay on 03/22/2013 1 Comment

Nikon Rhymes with Icon

Nikon has been a leader of the camera world for almost a century. In 1917, three of Japan’s leading optical manufacturers decided that the sum of their companies would be greater than each of them alone, and merged to form Nippon Kogaku K.K. Since then, they have been producing some of the finest optical pieces [...]

Posted by Lindsay on 03/20/2013 No Comments

How to Pawn or Sell Tiffany Jewelry

Tiffany jewelry exemplifies modern elegance and classic luxury. The Tiffany & Co. stamp on a necklace, bracelet or ring means you’re definitely accessorizing in style. The brand only sells high-quality pieces, made from some of the most luxurious materials in the world. Today’s Tiffany catalog features a wide range of items at varying price [...]

Posted by Jake on 03/18/2013 No Comments

What is a Pawn Loan?

What would you do if you needed to raise cash within a matter of days? If you’re worried about your credit, waiting for approval on your bank loan application might be risky. Borrowing money from loved ones is always an option. Careful though… mixing family and finances can be tricky. Whether you need $5,000 [...]

Posted by Lindsay on 03/18/2013 No Comments

The Bank of You

In my 25 years of owning and operating pawn shops, I have come across endless examples of customers seeking cash who are scrambling to piece together their qualifications for a traditional loan in the current economy. Whether it’s buying a house or a car, paying your kid’s college tuition or putting your money in [...]

Posted by Todd on 03/11/2013 No Comments

4 Ways to Pay Off Existing Credit Card Debt

Remember three years ago when you paid for an entire semester’s worth of spending money on a credit card? Yeah, that may have seemed like a good idea at the time, but eventually you’ll have to worry about the hefty balance. Even if you’re making the scheduled monthly payments, you should develop a strategy [...]

Posted by admin on 01/30/2013 No Comments

Pawning vs. Selling

Thanks to the Internet, it’s now easier than ever to pawn a valuable item. But what’s the difference between pawning and selling? And how do you decide whether to pawn or sell? These are both excellent questions. Luckily, we’ve got the answers. Pawning vs. Selling First, let’s compare the two. Pawning [...]

Posted by admin on 01/22/2013 No Comments

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