For questions on how or when to buy or sell jewelry, questions about valuations and tax concerns.
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Is it true that the price of diamonds is based on a monopoly?
I've heard quite often that the only reason diamonds have the high value they have is because the price is set by a single worldwide diamond mining monopoly. That, if actual quantity versus demand is taken into account, diamonds are intrinsically…
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If I have some old gold jewellery, is it worth it to sell it for its melt value?
TV, radio, and print ads make it look easy to get cash for gold jewellery. But, really, is it worth it to sell jewellery for its melt value or is there a better alternative? Do places that offer to buy gold for cash even come close to its market…
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Is the warranty on an engagement ring worth it
Many jewelery stores around here offer a warranty on ring purchases. For example a $2000 ring might cost $250. The deals offer free repair, cleaning, maintenance and sometimes replacement and vary a little in cost and coverage, but they are…
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How to sell jewelery without getting ripped off?
Related to this question:
If I have some old gold jewellery, is it worth it to sell it for its melt value?
What is some good advice for getting a piece appraised? Who is a typically trustworthy source to get jewelery appraised?
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How do I get the most money for selling an engagement ring?
I bought the ring fifteen years ago for ~$3,600 and we broke up several months later. I never took the time to research how to sell a ring. I realize I will likely not get the full amount back. Also, the ring and diamonds have no documentation,…
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How do diamond investment brokers make their money?
Here's the scenario:
you decide to invest in a rare gem and you approach a registered diamond broker to do the sourcing for you. The firm duly comes back and says that they have found something within your price range- say $20k.
If you agree to…
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Can I hold gold as much as I like at home in the US?
Is it legal to store physical gold at home in the US? If so, what taxes may be applied on the gold held at home, in form of both jewelry or raw gold?
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Best precious stone from an ROI standpoint?
I'm wondering what kind of jewelry-grade mineral (excluding precious metals) would be the least risky investment. So the binding requirement is: it has to be jewelry-worthy (so both pretty and not too fragile - beryls are OK). The ROI can be…
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How does agreed value insurance work with inflation?
In an agreed value insurance plan I understand that the number X is the amount that will be paid out upon loss. However I have two questions in regard to this:
Upon renewing my policy yearly am I able to negotiate its value above the number…
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How do these factors affect engagement rings as an investment?
I'm shopping around for an engagement ring. At the moment, I'm considering two options. From a "will she like it?" perspective consider them equal. (I say that because that is really the MOST important criteria)
I've found two options I really…
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What is the secondary market like for diamond jewelry?
What is the secondary market like for diamond jewelry? How does it compare to the secondary market for gold jewelry? How do secondary market prices for pieces of diamond jewelry move relative to global market prices for diamonds? For example, if…
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