Two jewelry pros spill their secrets.

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The price of gold reached an all-time high this week, hitting nearly $3,400 an ounce on Thursday. Some wonder if their old jewelry is now worth more than the sentimental value.

The cost of a piece from the past won’t reflect the recent steep rise in gold prices, and the weak U.S. dollar may help international buyers, too. By Tanya Dukes The jewelry industry has been having a ...

With gold prices near record highs this year, the trend for some classic watches to be melted down is growing, as the value of their metal content outstrips their resale worth. This report produced by ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Charlie Erthal is a numismatist, sales associate, and bullion trader with Scotsman Coin & Jewelry in Creve Coeur. Gold prices have been a hot topic lately. “If one person comes ...

A host of jewelry insiders share their memories of vintage pieces and their insider knowledge when it comes to purchasing special items, including Tim Mendelson, the former personal assistant to ...

Jewelry loss can happen at any time. A bracelet can be stolen from a car, a jewelry box can be ransacked during a home invasion, an earring back can become loose on a night out, or a gemstone can be ...

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