The Golden Age is now.

The golden, gilded age is now & the power of knowledge is always immeasurable. The time to sell gold and silver is current. Begin by briefly understanding the process of the quality of gold you own.
Gold is one of the most exquisite and valued metals in the world. Found in bodies of water and the earth’s shell, gold jewels have been eternally popular. Naturally gold can varies in its forms, there is an arranging system designed to alert the buyer and the seller what value it holds in the forms of the term “karats.” This system is used to designate the ratio of pure gold a piece contains.
Ranging in titles from 10K to 24K, the number is also indicative of the worth of the jewelry. Twenty-four karat is too soft to use for jewelry, so other alloys are added to strengthen the gold. Although pure gold is yellow, it can also vary in color. When mixed with certain metals, a rose, green, white and even a two-tone hue. This allows for beautiful variations in style and color, but also affects value. Certainly, as the purity of the gold decreases, the alloy in the jewelry increases.
Geography and the karat number of the gold are also linked. In Europe, the most popular are 18K and 14K. In the US, it’s 14K and 10K. In Australia it’s 18K and 9K. In India, the Middle East and South East Asia it’s 22K. While in China and Hong Kong the most popular is 23.76K, nearly pure gold.
Pure gold, or 24 karat gold, is soft and yellow. As aforementioned, the karat determines the ratio of gold to alloy. Eighteen karat gold is 75 percent gold, 14 karat gold is 60 percent gold, 12 karat gold is 50 percent gold and 10 karat gold is 40 percent gold.

Silvers Up & Silverwares Up

Gorham Sterling Silver - Silverware Set Service 12

As the price of silver is rising quietly, heads are turning to silver as a better investment option than its more expensive older brother gold. We are seeing many clients bring in their silverware, flatware, candle holders, coins, and all silver items. Flatware sets are fetching from $700 to $7000 depending on the make, model, rarities, weight, and condition. The picture we have depicted above is of a Gorham set. Gorham is one of the most famous silverware companies, and regarding as the king of silverware. The company was founded in Providence, Rhode Island. Long Island silverware owners have been cashing in on their fine silverware and flatware sets, and silver is hovering around $35/Ounce

Fine Diamond Jewelry & Estate Jewelry

Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Bracelet

There is nothing more beautiful that a piece of well maintained antique and estate jewelry. Featured today is a fine platinum set ruby and diamond bracelet. The total carat weight on this piece is approximately 14 carats of VS clarity and G color diamonds. The approximate value of this piece is $25,000. This item was valued in one of our location, and definitely a beauty. Clients come into our locations in New York, Long Island , Queens, Nassau and Suffolk very often with beautiful pieces which are from different eras and styles. A few different design styles and eras are Art deco, Art Noveau, Edwardian, Etc. The intricate workmanship and design in these handcrafted pieces will undoubtably demand higher prices and re-sale marketability internationally.

There are many different styles to these beautiful bracelets. One thing is for sure, they all are unique with stories built in over the course of many decades.

Till next time,