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Scoop on Precious Metals Just about every piece of jewelry contains a precious metal. Same goes for old coins, watches, and silverware. But what makes them “precious” exactly?  Precious metals are elemental metals that are naturally occurring…

We’ve got some big news!  For the first time ever, you can buy jewelry, watches, and other fine goods on our website. You can browse our full-collection online or in person and discover what catches your eye. We’ve also made it easier than ever…

How Can You Tell If Your Items Are Sterling Silver? Silver is a major player in the precious metals game - and has been since at least the 12th century! When silver first appeared on the scene, it was used for commerce. Nowadays, it can be found in…

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Silver And Gold Maybe you have a pile of old jewelry that you’re never going to wear. Or perhaps you were gifted a gorgeous set of silver flatware and already have three other sets lying around for special occasions…

To view the original video interview on the citybizlist website click here. Ron Samuelson is CEO of Samuelson’s Diamonds and Estate Buyers, a family-owned and operated jewelry business that has been a Baltimore staple for just shy of a century.…

There are numerous companies with long legacies in Baltimore City. Here at Samuelson’s, we’re proud to be one of them as we near our 100th anniversary. Another local company that we have high respect for is Stieff Silver. Known for their high-quality…

Gold has been recorded in literature and historical tracts as being used for jewelry and coinage dating back as far as 600 BC. For a long stretch of time, a gold standard was used as a monetary policy across the globe. Additionally, because it is a naturally…

Over the last century, Samuelson’s Buyers has learned a lot about coin worth, valuable American coins, and the most valuable coins in general. Some might think coin collecting has gone by the wayside. However, some old coins retain their value incredibly…