Credit Control: Tips For Managing Your Money

Credit Control: Tips For Managing Your Money

How Can You Get the Best Deal for Your Gold Jewelry?

Levi Bradley

There's no getting around it: selling gold jewelry is about making money. If you're parting with your gold, you're almost certainly looking to make the most you can, as soon as you can. Selling gold might seem intimidating if you're a newcomer, however. The process can appear even more challenging if you're selling gold you inherited or if you aren't familiar with jewelry in general.

Fortunately, you don't need to be an expert in precious metals or fine jewelry to turn your gold items into cash. These three tips will help you get the most for your jewelry, no matter how much you know about it.

1. Know Your Karats From Your Carrots

You probably know that gold jewelry usually comes with a karat rating, typically expressed as a number followed by the letter "K." You may also know that higher karat ratings are worth more, but what does the number mean? As it turns out, the karat weight is telling you something critical about your jewelry: the level of purity in the gold.

You don't need to know the exact numbers, but it's critical to understand that pure gold is 24 karats (or 24K). Likewise, 10K is usually the lowest number you'll find on jewelry. 10K gold is just over 41% gold by weight. Anything lower than this may not be marked as gold at all. It's a good idea to check the karat weight of your gold pieces so you can roughly estimate your total gold weight.

2. Go Gem Hunting

Just because you're selling gold jewelry doesn't mean your items don't have some additional value. Genuine gemstones can add more to the value of anything you're selling, so keep in mind that you may be able to get more for these pieces. If possible, it's a good idea to do a little research before taking your items to a jeweler so you can determine the types of gemstones you have.

Don't just focus on diamonds, however. Rubies, emeralds, and many other gemstones are worth a substantial amount. Selecting the jewelry with these stones can help you to maximize your profits, even if you don't want to sell your entire collection.

3. Seek Out a Sagely Expert

Arguably the most critical thing you can do to maximize the value of your collection is to work with an expert. If you're selling to a pawn shop, find one that specializes in gold jewelry. Working directly with a jeweler that buys used items can also be an excellent decision. These experts can help you separate unique pieces and may offer more for unique or antique jewelry.

You might not know where to start if you have a box of jewelry that you want to sell, but the process doesn't need to be arcane. A bit of research, some examination of the items you have, and a consultation with an expert can help you sell your gold jewelry items for a great price.


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Credit Control: Tips For Managing Your Money

When I got my first credit card, I had no idea how to manage my money. I made a lot of mistakes that I later regretted and had to spend many years rebuilding my credit. I didn't realize that even one mistake can cause serious damage to your credit score. I did a lot of research into money management and credit repair options and put the effort in to rebuild my credit. This site is a compilation of the things that I've learned and the steps that worked for me. Hopefully the information here can help you to avoid some of the struggles that I faced.