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Jewelry Insurace?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on December 27, 2011
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My mom mentioned to me at Christmas that I need to get insurance on my jewelry. I know I have some through my home owners policy, but not sure how much and not sure wh...
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- You'll need a rider to cover your stuff. You'll need an appraisal for each piece. It may or MAY NOT be worth it. Call your insurance agent to get more information.
- We have a rider on my jewelry. We got it after one of my cleaning ladies stole my engagement ring....too late - although the company paid for the ring. They will pa...
- Check your policy, of course. You will have a minimal amount of coverage, but if you have a number of nice pieces they should be covered individually. You will need e...
Have You Ever Pawned/sold Jewelry?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 7, 2011
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I have 3 pieces of jewelry I have no use for... 1 ring is yellow gold minus the main diamond (but has other stones), 1 is white gold with a gorgeous stone, but for som...
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- don't go to a pawn shop. i heard they rip you off. look instead for places that buy your gold. i went to a place called triple a gold exchange (http://www.aaacashfo...
- A gold buyer, will buy your gold. They will take out your stones, and give it back to you. Or the alternative is, going to a jewelry store and getting it appraise...
- I went to a reputable jeweler. You still won't get full value but it is easier than trying to sell it on your own. Otherwise tap Cheryl, that woman knows ebay!!!
Good Place to Sell Jewelry?
Asked by B.M. from Phoenix
on September 16, 2008
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Hi there, ladies. I am looking to replace my wedding set with a 3 stone diamond ring. But before I do that, I would like to find a jeweler to buy my old set. It is ...
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- Try Christopher's Jewlers. They are next to the Maternity store and Big and Tall by Chandler Fashoin Mall (on the other side of the 101). I am not sure if they buy jew...
- I know of a place in Mesa called Jimmy's fine jewelry. (Don't be put off by the name, I know it sounds weird. ) The reason I recommend them is because they have an on...
- There is a great jewelry store on Baseline and Stapley (Cooper)It in nexted to Kohls called Forever Diamonds. They are great and will buy jewelry and repair. I sold a ...
Looking for a Jewelry Appraiser
Asked by J.N. from Phoenix
on March 3, 2009
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Hi Moms! I recently received my Great-Grandmother's antique sapphire ring and need to have it appraised before I can have it sized and/or reset. I'm hoping someone ha...
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- I would also recommend Ganem Jewelers.
- My son-in-law owns a jewelry store in chandler next to the 101. It is Christopher Diamonds and the address is: 2560 W Chandler Blvd # 3 Chandler, AZ 85224 ###...
- We've used Barnes Jewelers for many, many years and they're great. I really like working with a family-run business -- they just seem more trustworthy than the big st...
Have You Sold Any Misc. Gold, Silver, Brass, Etc.?
Asked by O.S. from Birmingham
on August 16, 2010
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I have several old pieces of jewelry and some brass candlesticks that I never use. At this time of the year when the kids are killing us with back to school expenses,...
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- I recently sold some old, unwanted and broken gold jewelry. I took it to a trusted jeweler and a local coin dealer. I rec'd quotes from both. There was a big differ...
- I agree with some PPs...take it to a local place where they can quote you a specific price before deciding. And get a few quotes!
- I've never tried to sell anything yet. I've seen the ads for those mail-in people, and I think that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!! lol Yeah sure, I'll...
What Can I Do with These Watches?
Asked by J.C. from Rockford
on December 2, 2011
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I have a bunch of boxes in my basement that I am going through, from my grandma who passed away in January. There is a ton of stuff and I am finding some things I wan...
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- Could you make them into ornaments?? I'd have to see them. Could you upload a pic of them?
- If they are nice watches, but not of extreme value, I really like the idea of a shadow box. One of my mom's friends received a shadowbox made with her mom's pins/b...
- Re-think the tearing them apart for crafts. I got a call for a woman I work with from a jeweler telling her that her watch was ready. I gave her the message and sh...
Gold Party?
Asked by J.F. from Boston
on September 16, 2010
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Random question, not related to kids....haha...any moms out there every been to those "Gold parties" where you bring your old gold jewelry and leave with cash? I was i...
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- I'm a skeptic. I think you are likely do better to take it to a pawn shop. Those people are not handing out free money. Most likely they take the stuff they collect...
- I did not go to a gold "party" but I was a vendor at an event that also had a gold rep there. I brought in old things that I did not wear, some were 14k and some 18k,...
- One of our news stations did a story about the gold parties and the scam involved with them. Just beware If it is too good to be true__________??? You know the deal
Hair Accessorties Taking Over, Need Organizational Ideas, Please
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on March 5, 2008
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OK I have 3 girls 8,7 and 3(lol)my poor husband is out numbered. The girls have TOO MUCH hair accessories, the mess is over taking the bathroom. We only have 2 bathroo...
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- we took yarn and braided a LONG braid. you can clip clips, barrates etc on this and it doesn't take much room - hanging on the wall. make one for each girl. a big clas...
- Ok, I only have 1 daughter (+2 boys) & she's got such fine thin hair, we're not at this stage yet, but I'm married to a neat freak too. I'm always looking at home orga...
- Been there. I have two girls and two boys. I am a germaphobe and have dealt with the lice problem with one of my girls. My girls had unfathomable amounts of hair cl...
Looking for a Really Special, but Not Expensive 18Th Bday Present (Girl)
Asked by R.L. from Los Angeles
on May 10, 2011
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Hi Moms,
My DD's 18th Bday is just around the corner, and I'm trying to come up with a unique idea for a gift that she'll think of as special. I'm going for inexpen...
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- My best advice is to check etsy.com If you find an armband you like elsewhere, you might be able to get an artist to recreate it for less using a less expensive mater...
- What about a sterling silver charm bracelet, where you can buy her more charms in the future. They are not that expensive......I think.
- Hi R., This is something different altogether, but you might consider putting together a scrapbook for her. Ask friends and family to contribute a special memory o...
How to Sell?
Asked by S.J. from Tampa
on January 13, 2009
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hi guys
what are the best places to sell jewelries? I’ve tried some pawn shops but their offer is so cheap that i don't want to deal with them. thanks
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- I just read in this weeks paper. There's a Gem & jewelry place inside Sears that buys gold and jewelry. They'll give you a free estimate on what they'll pay. I haven'...
- Hi Sarah, I am in the antique business, and we (antique dealers) will sometimes buy jewelry. You could try going to some antique shops.
- try www.golddoesgood.com i'm hosting my first gold party this week, and from what i've been told, you can make really good money with your old gold jewelry!
