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20 Tips for Buying Jewelry for Women

Buying Jewelry for Women Do you have gold to sell?  Get cash for gold anytime from Gold Pros using our convenient mail in program.  Simply request your mail in kit and get cash for your gold now.  Sell my gold! Buying jewelry for women isn’t always easy and you don’t want to see her cashing in that something special you agonized over at Christmas so heed this advice.  We’ve compiled 20 items you should consider before buying that we’re sure will make you a hero for the holidays and every day. Here are the top 20 things that will help Men in their Jewelry Buying Venture! The Ultimate Jewelry Buying Guide for Men! Men who need extra tips and tricks to picking out the right Jewelry for Women! 20 things that will make her smile and make you out to be a Hero when it comes to purchasing Jewelry, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, Watches, Anklets, Gemstones and Diamonds. Here we go… The Buying Guide! 20 Tips – Buying Jewelry for Women: Surprise Her Think Romance Buy Diamonds Know her Favorite Color Know her preferred Metal Buy Matching Items Hot Trends Buy Fun Add-Ons Personalize it Buy Real Gold, Not Plated Buy […]

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How to Clean and Care for Your Gold Jewelry

You Love Your Gold Jewelry Do you have gold to sell?  Get cash for gold anytime from Gold Pros using our convenient mail in program.  Simply request your mail in kit and get cash for your gold now.  Sell my gold! You just bought some beautiful gold jewelry from GoldPros, but do you know how to take care of it?  If you’re going to spend the time to choose the right piece and spend the money on it, shouldn’t you familiarize yourself with the best way to clean your gold jewelry without causing excess wear and tear on it? How to Clean Gold Jewelry experts swear that this homemade concoction works as well as chemical cleaners do: In a large bowl, mix 2 parts dish soap and 10 parts warm water. Soak jewelry for 3 hours, then gently scrub with a soft, clean toothbrush. (This method is also safe for any pieces with diamonds.) Rinse in hot water. Dry thoroughly with a microfiber cloth, then polish with a jewelry cloth (available at most jewelry stores). Repeat as often as needed. And rejoice, squeaky-clean types: You can’t overclean gold. See our video for a demonstration of how to clean gold jewelry.

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Do You Really Need a Jewelry Box?

Do You Really Need a Jewelry Box? Do you have gold to sell?  Get cash for gold anytime from Gold Pros using our convenient mail in program.  Simply request your mail in kit and get cash for your gold now.  Sell my gold!   Maybe you had a jewelry box when you were a kid, something your mother or grandmother gave you that has sentimental value?  You’re a grown up now, so why not get a little more sophisticated about displaying your favorite pieces. You took your time to build a collection of jewelry you love.  You may grow tired of some and sell them at GoldPros but you also know you can find great deals at our stores too.  So why hide your treasures in a box?  Read on for some creative ways to store and display your favorite pieces. Creative Ways to Store & Organize All Your Baubles Forget about stashing your jewelry away in some boring box. Instead, use one of these creative ideas for storing, organizing and displaying all your pretty necklaces, rings, and earrings. These make it easy to grab and go, and add a decorative element to the room. Find something super sculptural, like […]

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Antique Jewelry: Cleaning & Care

Antique Jewelry Do you have gold to sell?  Get cash for gold anytime from Gold Pros using our convenient mail in program.  Simply request your mail in kit and get cash for your gold now.  Sell my gold!   You may prefer to sell your antique jewelry at one of our GoldPros stores or use our convenient mail-in program but, if you’re holding on to something with sentimental value, you’ll want to know how to take care of it. Antique jewelry can often be delicate and requires special care when cleaning and storing. To prevent pieces from wearing on each other and scratching, store in a cotton-lined box at a moderate temperature. While fluctuations in temperature are not good for any piece of jewelry, some materials are sensitive to heat and cold. Perfume, hairspray, makeup and skin oils are also extremely damaging to jewelry; always apply products prior to putting on your jewelry. A little precaution with your special pieces can go a long way! Avoid bathing, house-cleaning, gardening and exercising in your jewelry as those are perfect opportunities to lose or damage your special pieces. Keep an eye on your jewelry. Pay special attention to the settings around your […]

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Chain Styles – What’s the Difference?

Chain Styles Do you have gold to sell?  Get cash for gold anytime from Gold Pros using our convenient mail in program.  Simply request your mail in kit and get cash for your gold now.  Sell my gold!   There are many gold and silver chain styles available (far more than you’ll see in the image to the right), each serves different purposes and offers different effects for the wearer. A chain is a strand of interlocking links, rings, discs, or beads, usually composed of metal. During their early times, chains were likely seen as a life-changing new technology, used as strong and practical alternatives to rope. Smaller chains were used for simple tasks, like pulling a bucket of water up from a well, where larger ones were used to casting anchors. It wasn’t long before chains found their way into jewelry. Chain links can be made by hand, but most modern designs are manufactured by machinery. Chain necklaces are the most popular, but you can find chain used in bracelets and earrings as well. Over time, people have created all different link styles and combinations to fashion different looks. Here are the most well-known chain jewelry styles:

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A Man’s Guide to Buying Jewelry

The reality is that most of us aren’t that comfortable buying jewelry in stores. Between the high price tags and the technical trade language it’s easy to feel out of your depth, whether you’re buying for yourself or a loved one. Take our quick tips and make your next trip to the jewelry store a painless one: 1. Know What You Want Before Going Don’t ever walk into a jewelry store and say you’re “looking for something nice for myself/my wife/a friend.” That’s a great way to get ushered immediately to the most expensive items, and even if the salesperson tries to be genuinely helpful you’re still relying on someone else’s taste, which may or may not match the taste and wardrobe of the person you’re buying from. Instead, walk in with a clear idea of the basic characteristics you want, even if you don’t have a set of technical terms in mind.

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How To Care for Sterling Silver Jewelry

Sterling Silver Jewelry If you don’t want to take care of it, you can always bring your sterling silver to GoldPros and exchange it for ready cash at a fair rate.  You can even use our mail-in program if you’re too busy to stop by.  But if you’d rather take care of it, here are a few words on how best to do it. Caring for Sterling Silver It’s hard not to be crazy about sterling silver jewelry. Between its luster, its brilliance, and its versatility, it’s easy to see why silver is one of the most popular materials for jewelry. Still, many of us find ourselves neglecting all the beautiful silver pieces in our jewelry boxes for one simple, annoying reason: tarnish.  When oxygen or sulfur come in contact with silver, they chemically bond to its surface and cause the silver to appear dirty or discolored.  Who wants that? Fortunately, caring for silver and reducing tarnish is as simple as doing the dishes. All you need is to arm yourself with a few facts about the metal and a few tips and tricks for care and cleaning. With this ultimate guide, you’ll leave ready to start wearing your fabulous […]

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What is the Difference Between 24, 22, and 18 Karat Gold?

What’s a Karat? Have you ever wondered what the difference was between 24 karat, 22 karat and 18 karat gold?  We all know what carat measures when it comes to diamonds, but what about gold?  Is it better to have 12 or 24 karats?  Learn more about the fineness of gold and how its value is judged.  Read on to find out what karats measure when it comes to gold and why you should care. The Different Karats of Gold Karat is the term used to measure the gold content or purity. Before we understand the difference between 24k, 22k and 18k gold, you must know what karat stands for. Karat is basically a unit used to measure the purity of gold. The higher the karatage, the purer the gold. Here’s a simple guide to understanding the difference between 24k, 22k and 18k gold. 24K Gold 24k gold is also called pure gold or 100 per cent gold. This means that all 24 parts in the gold are all pure gold without traces of any other metals. It is known to be 99.9 per cent pure and takes on a distinct bright yellow color. There is no higher form of […]

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Caring For Your Vintage Antique Jewelry

Antique Jewelry We love our precious vintage antique jewelry and we want to preserve its beauty the best we can so that we can pass down to the next generation to enjoy. I would like to devote this page to talk about how to take good care of your vintage costume antique jewelry. Here are a few things we should do and remember with antique jewelry: Put your vintage costume jewel in a soft zipped up pouch so that the dust won’t easily get to it. The silk gift pouch is a good example because it has a zipper. It is soft and the inside is lined. Dust is abrasive to your jewels and weather elements cause deterioration. Store your vintage jewelry in a dry, cool and dust-free environment. Ideally in a fire proof safe. Despite your efforts, dust will sooner or later find its way to your beloved jewels. Therefore, you’ll need to do some slight cleaning from time to time. Here are some cleaning tips: Use Windex or similar products as a cleaning agent. Mild soapy water is also okay. However, please remember do not spray the Windex directly to your jewel or submerge the piece into soapy […]

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The Best Ways To Clean Gold Jewelry

Gold Jewelry Gold jewelry typically carries quite a bit of special significance for its owner. In many cases the jewelry may have been a gift from a special person, a family heirloom, or just a treat the person purchased for themselves. In these instances the jewelry will naturally have sentimental value. From a practical, monetary standpoint the gold jewelry is also valuable and the fact that it is made of gold often makes it feel like an even longer term investment. Whether the item carries sentimental value, monetary value, or most likely both, it is only natural that you will want to keep it looking its best. As such it will occasionally be necessary to clean your gold jewelry. This brief article will examine some things to consider when it comes to cleaning your gold jewelry and it will also look at some common cleaning methods. Proceed With Caution The strategies and methods discussed in this piece should not be taken as the final word on cleaning when it comes to your own particular piece. Jewelry varies and your item may require special care. If your jewelry is very old, very expensive, or fragile in general it is best to […]

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