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How to Clean Jewelry At Home

You don't need fancy jewelry cleaner to get your silver to sparkle. Try these everyday items, most of which you probably already have in the house.

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Clean Silver Jewelry in a Matter of Minutes

Keep your rings, necklaces, and bracelets shiny using everyday household ingredients.

How to Clean Coins to Make Them More Valuable

You come across a rare 1909 Indian Head Cent, generally worth over $400. But wait it’s very dirty and tarnished. What do you do?

Our Guide to Buying a Diamond Ring from a Pawn Shop

Purchasing the perfect diamond ring from a pawn shop requires a little bit of patience, luck, and knowledge. The great news is that pawn shops are always getting new diamond rings, so you never know what you will find each time you visit. Because of this, it is something of an exciting adventure

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

How to Take Care of Diamond Jewelry

While a diamond is very hard, it can still be scratched by other objects or damaged by chemicals. Take care of your diamonds in your everyday life, and then take steps to protect your jewelry for the long-term. No matter what you do, your...

Is Mercury a Precious Metal?

Is mercury a precious metal? No, but if you invest in precious metals, there are things about mercury you should understand.

Can Dumpster Diving Make You a Fortune in Precious Metals?

There’s no doubt that precious metals are waiting to be found in dumpsters.  Alert dumpster divers can find gold, platinum, and silver in dumpsters in locations like these . . .

Gold Education: How to Buy Precious Metal Fine Jewelry

Learn about gold purity, pricing, color and care. Visit Blue Nile for precious metal and alloy education.

Are precious metals breaking out?

There is some talk among traders about precious metals breaking out.

Guideline for Knowing When to Sell Precious Metals

PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS: “THE PRESENT IS SOMETHING YOU GIVE YOURSELF” Anonymous Living in the present moment is so important! In the present

Which precious metal are you?

No matter your station in life, there's sure to be a precious metal that matches.

PGI Precious Metal Jewelry Finds

Diamond engagement rings? No thanks, we'll take one of these colored stones and platinum bands!

Nine Places to Find Precious Metals in Your Home

If you want to spend a day hunting for precious metal discoveries, you could visit antique stores, dumpsters, your town dump, or an abandoned factory.

Is It Time to Talk to Your Parents about their Precious Metals?

If your parents, grandparents or other family elders are downsizing or<br>moving into adult living communities, this could be a good time to talk to<br>them about the silverware, jewelry and other precious metal items they own.<br>Why talk to them today? Consider these reasons...

Interested In Dividend-Paying Precious Metals Stocks? Here Are A Few Picks

Generally, the precious metals companies do not pay decent dividends. However, in this article, I discuss a few picks, directly or indirectly related to the pre

Silver lining for precious metals?

Global Precious Metals MMI®: 5.8% Decrease for Japanese Silver

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How to get a Good Deal Buying Precious Metal Jewelry from a Pawnshop — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell...

Pawnshops are often overlooked sources of precious metal scrap jewelry. Find out how you can profit when buying precious metal items from a pawnshop.