The divorce is finalized, the possessions divided; now what? Many find themselves in a new home, beginning a new life, contemplating the one thing that used to symbolize all of their hopes and dreams with a person who is no longer there. Dan Jurek, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Supervisor at Pax Renwal…
The small 417 gold stamp on a piece of jewelry is one of the easiest ways to determine its purity. A 417 mark means that the gold item is 417 parts per thousand, which is just another way of saying 10 karat gold. This marking is based on a European system called millesimal fineness. This…
There is no symbol of luxury quite as widely recognized as the Tiffany “Blue Box”. For generations, it’s represented a standard of quality and promise of lasting value. However, life seasons change, and some find themselves in need of cash more than a legacy piece. When it comes time to part with their collection, the…
It is not necessary to be a jeweler or gold expert to determine the value of rose gold. With a few basic guidelines, anyone can price a ring, a chain, a bracelet, or a scrap piece in minutes. This guide explains how much rose gold is worth, how to quickly estimate its value, and what…
Pawning and selling look almost identical: sellers bring in an item, get an offer, and walk out with cash. But behind that simple exchange are two very different transactions, with implications for how much money someone can get, who owns the item, and what happens after sellers walk out the door. For those deciding what…
Download infographic Attribution required. Please credit: Source: The Alloy Market, https://thealloymarket.com When people think of gold stores, their minds often go straight to bars and coins held by large banks. It may come as a surprise, then, that nearly half of all gold ever mined exists as jewelry. Of the roughly 220,000 tonnes of gold…
A gold ring’s weight in grams is one of the most important numbers to know before buying or selling. So how many grams of gold are in a ring? Most rings land between two and 10 grams, though size, band thickness, and karat purity shape that range. This guide unpacks what those differences mean in…
Deciding what to do with a wedding ring after divorce is a personal process that involves balancing legal rights, financial opportunity, and emotional closure. In 2026, more people seem to be moving away from “holding on” to the past and toward reclaiming their next chapter and taking control of what comes next. Some choose to…
24K gold jewelry is jewelry made from gold in its purest form, containing nearly 100% gold. While it is widely used in many parts of the world, it is less common in the U.S., which often leads to confusion and misconceptions. Some believe it is too soft to be practical for jewelry, while others question…
Platinum is 30 times rarer than gold, yet it sells for far less than it deserves. Unlike gold’s large resale market, platinum is mainly bought for industrial uses. Therefore, not only are there fewer buyers competing for it, but local dealers also lack the expertise to price it accurately. Common reasons people sell platinum include…
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