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Whether buying gold jewelry for yourself or a loved one, deciding what and where to buy fine jewelry can be a tough decision. Gold jewelry is an item you'll cherish for many years to come - maybe even a lifetime! So, you'll want to make a wise choice. Here are some quick do's and don'ts to remember when buying gold jewelry. Do Buy Gold Jewelry from a Company You Trust When you want fine jewelry, choose a company or Web store that specializes in fine jewelry. Don't expect to find the best of jewelry at a company that offers everything including the kitchen sink! A specialist can assist you personally and provide a wider variety of gold jewelry. When searching online, be specific in your searches, and do research on the company before making a purchase. Check to see if the company is affiliated with a professional trade association such as the Jewelers of America (JA) or the online Better Business Bureau. Do Look for Guarantees or Warranties Before buying gold jewelry from a company (online or offline), get a detailed explanation of their return policy in case the jewelry is not what you expected or has a defect. Some will offer manufacturer's warranties as well. Do Shop for Quality, not Just Discounted Prices It's tempting to buy fine jewelry at a discount to get a great bargain. But, what are you really getting? With gold jewelry, for example, find the karat or quality mark on the actual jewelry to see if it's real gold or not. And remember, the karats are an indication of what percentage of gold is in the jewelry piece. 24K is pure gold, 18K is 75 percent gold, 14K is 58.3 percent gold, and 10K is 41.6 percent gold. So, what is the other percentage? It is usually made up of alloy, or different metals that add form and strength to the jewelry item. Don't be Hasty Look around at several gold jewelry pieces before making a decision. Consider the price of the jewelry as well. Ask about these factors to determine if the fine jewelry is worth its price: karat weight, total weight, engravings, design, look and feel, ornamental detail, and the finish. Don't Buy from Suspicious Companies or Persons If you have an uneasy feeling about buying fine jewelry from a particular person or company, don't do it. The jewelry could be stolen or fake. Either way, you'll lose in the long run. Always choose a reputable company that specializes in fine jewelry and/or gold jewelry. Don't Forget the Clasp and Measurements If buying for others, find out what size gold jewelry they wear, such as ring size, neck size, wrist size, or ankle size. Whether it's gold necklaces, gold earrings, gold bracelets, gold bangles, or other types of jewelry, you'll need to know the size and style that fits you or your loved one. Also, examine the clasp to be sure it's easy to attach and of good quality. Use these tips as a starting point to get the gold jewelry you need. The right gold jewelry piece can be worn for a lifetime!

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Buying wholesale gold jewelry is a great way to save money and buy affordable gold jewelry. While this strategy might not work out for the individual buyer, group buying of wholesale gold jewelry can get you affordable pieces. However, getting together a group that would be interested in similar pieces and be large enough to justify a minimum wholesale stock lot, is a tall order.

Retailers are the usual customers who buy wholesale gold jewelry. Chains, necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, watches, bangles, pendants- all these and many more can be beautifully crafted in gold.

Gold jewelry can be made of yellow, white, tri-color and two tone gold. The gold used can also be of different qualities like 14K and 22K. Gold is combined with diamonds, rubies, pearls and other precious stones to make stunning jewelry. Wholesale gold jewelry dealers need to source items of all varieties as jewelry resellers need to stock a sizeable variety in order to interest the end customer.

The different varieties of items of jewelry to be sourced by wholesale gold jewelry dealers are bracelets, chains and necklaces for women and bracelets and chains for men; wedding and engagement rings; stud earrings, dangle earrings, animal earrings, gold hoops, etc.; and also charms and watches for both men and women.

In addition to being classified on design varieties, gold jewelry can also be classified on the basis of how it is crafted. Wholesale gold jewelry suppliers source machine made jewelry and handcrafted jewelry from different places. Though unique handcrafted pieces are expensive when compared to machine made pieces they have quite an extensive demand.

Wholesale gold jewelry pieces are readily available online. Some online jewelry stores also allow the customer to make the payment for his choice of wholesale gold jewelry in installments spread over a specified time period.

Most of the wholesale gold jewelry online stores have a regular store or a place where their stock is kept. Requests for physical verification are entertained and customers may visit these places to satisfy themselves with a touch and feel of the wholesale gold jewelry items that they are about to purchase.

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Authenticating Of Jewelry

You see, to give money value to an item of jewelry is 90% or more of the work needed for an appraisal. The printed part is easy and often done with forms from a computer, with values from the previous inspection and evaluation typed in. If you want a value, this will mean appraisal. No store able to accurately valuate jewelry is going to guess and risk their reputation on a guess. A customer may leave the store with a "guess" and tell other that "the store" said the item was worth so much money. See what I am getting at?

This is a suggested approach which might help. Many jewelry stores will check the karat of metals for a reasonable fee. This is not an appraisal and no statement of value comes with it. I do not know of those who will grade diamonds and gemstones unless it is an appraisal since the grading is the largest part of appraisal work!

Still, it might be worth your time to call a few jewelers and simply ask if they will check the metal and how much is the fee. Ask if they will determine the weight, clarity and color of the stones, with no written appraisal. Tell them you do not want a dollar value, only the information mentioned. Some will be surprised to hear this question. Ask if they will do that and if the service will cost less than regular appraisal services. You might also explain the reasons, for the family essentially.

I suspect they will only provide appraisal services for the stones but should provide inexpensive service in telling the karats of metal items. The only way to know is to call and ask.

Have you examined the jewelry for stamps or marks showing karat? If the jewelry is from the Middle East then the marks will be unknown to most jewelers in the USA and the jewelry should be tested. If from European countries, most show karats by number marks. British jewelry uses symbols in many cases and numbers on more recent items with the added symbols from the regional assay offices.

10k gold is marked as shown or with the number 417. 14k is also shown as 585 18k is also shown as 700

Heavy electroplate, meaning the metal is not gold but has a heavy gold cladding contains the letters HGE.

Gold Filled, meaning there is a bonded layer of gold on a base (not precious) metal is marked in various numbers but always with a fraction and a GF. For instance, if the layer of gold is 12karat and is 1/12 by weight of the total piece, the mark is 1/12, 12k GF.

Sterling silver is marked "sterling" or 925, showing the silver content in the item.

Marks are often on clasps of bracelets and chains. On rings, the marks are on the inside. Sometimes magnification is needed to read the marks. If the jewelry has been worn a long, long time or a ring resized, the mark may be gone.

BUW, a greenish discoloration on a chain or on a ring generally means the ring is NOT gold. Copper and brass corrode with a green color. Gold will darken but does not show any green color. The metal testing should be inexpensive. Stone grading might require an appraisal charge; that is up to the jeweler.

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