The Differences Between 10, 14, 18, 22 and 24 Karat Gold

It can be quite confusing to purchase items made of gold without fully understanding the differences between karats. Even when speaking to a jeweler or pawnbroker, it’s not always easy to determine what number of karats would be best for your purchase. In fact, if you talk to ten different people, you may well get […]

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3 Things to Consider When Valuing Gold Items

Many people have gold items lying around the house, unused for whatever reason. It’s not surprising that people often wonder what those items may be worth. In order to understand the value of gold items, experts look at a variety of factors. The main three things that one should consider when pricing items made from […]

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The Evolution of the Pawn Industry

All too often, when people think of pawn shops, they think of a stereotype they saw in a movie one time. We all tend to associate businesses we don’t know with what we see in the media. Unfortunately, these portrayals are not always accurate. The pawn industry today is a vibrant business community, with many […]

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