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Rolex Explorer vs Submariner: Which Icon Is Right for You?

Dec 22, 2025

Rolex Explorer vs. Submariner: Two Icons Compared In 1953, Rolex launched two watches that would become legends in their own right: the Rolex Submariner and the Rolex Explorer. Both debuted the same year, and both embodied Rolex's commitment to…

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Cartier Santos Value & Resale Guide

Dec 8, 2025

Inside the Cartier Santos: A Legacy in Watchmaking & Resale Value It all began when aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont needed a timepiece he could read while piloting his aircraft in 1904. Who did he call? His close friend Louis Cartier – who…

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Value Guide

Nov 17, 2025

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak: What Buyers Look For It was April 1972. Designer Gérald Genta unveiled the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak at the Basel Watch Fair, and the Swiss watch industry was stunned.  A stainless steel watch priced at 3,300 Swiss Francs…

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XRF Gold Testing: Maximize Your Gold’s Worth

Nov 3, 2025

Maximize Your Gold's Worth With XRF Testing Technology When you bring gold jewelry, coins, or scrap to sell, there’s likely one question that matters above all others: how much is my gold really worth?  Gold has seen a massive boost in value and…

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Gold vs Platinum – What’s the Difference?

Oct 6, 2025

Gold vs Platinum - What's the Difference? It’s a common struggle collectors and investors have – how do you choose between gold and platinum? Both are precious metals, both offer long-term value… but when it comes down to buying, which one is…

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What to Know About Selling Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated Jewelry

Sep 15, 2025

What to Know About Selling Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated Jewelry Not all that glitters is solid gold… but that doesn't mean it's worthless!  Here at Samuelson's Diamonds, we often work with clients to help them evaluate all types of gold jewelry…

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Silver Rounds vs. Silver Bars: Which Is the Better Investment?

Sep 1, 2025

When the economy feels shaky, safe-haven assets such as silver offer stability. But should you choose rounds or bars?  It's a question we get regularly from our clients and during private consultations at Samuelson's Diamonds. And we get it!  Both…

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Estate Jewelry Restoration: When It’s Worth Restoring vs. Selling As-Is

Aug 18, 2025

That inherited brooch tucked away in your jewelry box might be worth more than you think. But here’s a question you might be asking yourself: should you restore it before you sell it? It's a question we hear almost daily here at Samuelson's Diamonds…

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