Is your gold jewelry worth anything?

Many years ago, we had a sales entry. If there’s anything we’ve learned about creating a garage sale, is that people live for them. I saw women emerge from their cars with turn ads-all notices of garage sales circled in red ink, as if they are mapped to our House. Some early browsers, too, for a specific product, you may end up buying for their side through eBay. In this sale, a woman came looking for gold.

Unfortunately, I don’t have much gold to offer. What jewelry I, I showed. He took a look and shook his head-that is how I knew that she means business. It would be nice to look at something and know the bat that is genuine. When it comes to gold rings and necklaces, I don’t know if it’s true or just gold plated. If ever I need to sell for quick cash, jewelry is my hope to find a reliable buyer.

Lately the news, there have been reports of scammers who prey on unsuspecting people interested in selling gold or jewels. The message rarely varies: avoid Night operations directed to rooms and be wary of people who don’t know looking over your gold. In other words, if your gut is telling you that something isn’t right, best to hang on to valuables.

Jewelry stores, on the other hand, more than try to sell more balls. Many are interested in buying silver and gold for resale or for other purposes. You may feel more comfortable going to a jeweller who is certified in evaluation-you are more likely to feel a definite value of rings and pendants. You can also learn, even if what you have is worth anything at all.

There are some clues that can help you determine the value of your jewelry:

Check the rings and necklaces for CTS.
Look for discoloration. Gold does not wear.
Some say even if you use nitric acid on your gold, and there is no reaction, it’s true.
Of course, may be reluctant to try each test house for fear of damaging your jewelry. In this case, it is best to visit a local jeweler with experience in the evaluation of gold. If you need to sell your valuables for whatever reason, dealing with a name that you can trust.

Kathryn lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on Virginia Beach Jewelers and jewelry stores in Virginia Beach.