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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.

Need cash? Pawn shops edge into the mainstream

A growing number of U.S. borrowers are pawning their jewelry, electronics and other valuables to make ends meet.

How to Clean Silver Jewelry in a Matter of Minutes

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

How Precious Metals are Recovered and Refined

Precious Metal Recovery Video - We reclaim and refine precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium and copper) from waste streams, typically as a byproduct of complex manufacturing processes. We also recover precious metals from production scrap, off-spec parts and components, prototypes, and obsolete inventories.

How Pawn Shops Can Help When Times Are Tough

There are many factors that determine the amount of money you will be offered for a piece of jewelry when you take it to a pawn shop. This ...

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

Tips for Buying Gold Jewelry

You'll know exactly what you're buying when you learn the facts about the terms used to describe gold.

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.

VERIFY: Can Gold Jewelry Test Detect Low Iron?

If gold jewelry leaves a dark mark on your skin, does it indicate an iron deficiency?

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 . . .

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

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

Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Your Gold Jewelry

Here are some tips on how to properly clean, maintain and store your gold necklaces, bracelets or rings.

Silver lining for precious metals?

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

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Cruel Jewelry Store Prank Becomes Viral Sensation

Proving that America isn't the only place where someone can earn online notoriety by filming their foolish antics, a bizarre new trend, known as the 'jewelry-stealing prank,' has taken Chinese social media by storm.

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.