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By virtue of being both a buyer and seller of estate jewelry, we often have the privilege of coming across truly rare gemological pieces. Over the summer, we acquired a stunning ruby and diamond ring which has proven to be among the rarest of gems: a…

In recent years, there’s one particular trend that has come to stay and does not appear to be going away any time soon: sustainability. While it has become a hot topic recently, we’re glad to say that we’ve been ahead of the curve for almost as…

Gold in its purest form is soft. That’s why you can find gold in a variety of places: jewelry, dental work, electronics, architecture, cosmetics, and yes, even food and drinks. It is one of the least reactive chemical elements, solid in standard conditions…

With the concern over the ethics of mining diamonds, we’ve begun to hear more and more questions about synthetic, genetically engineered diamonds. To help answer those questions, we’re here to share what we’ve learned in our nearly 100 years of…

Your 401(k) might be fluctuating, but the good news is that sales and purchases of gold coins and bars continue to be steady. While coins are generally meant to be spent, in some cases, their value can be worth far more than their buying power. What makes…

We all have that collection of miscellaneous coins lying around, or maybe you found a few during your quarantine induced Spring cleaning. Have you ever considered that included in the collection of quarters and pennies might be some valuable coins that…

The article below was published in the Baltimore Business Journal on March 13, 2020. To view it on the BBJ website please click here.  Gold prices are at a record high, making this your golden opportunity to sell. What’s driving up the price? There…

Gold is at the highest price it’s been since 2013. At $1,650 per ounce, you could make bank off one piece of jewelry you never wear.  But with everything else going on in the world right now - the coronavirus spreading, a contentious presidential race…