When you first think of pawning jewelry or pawn shops, you may think of the TV show “Pawn Stars,” or maybe even a Quentin Tarantino film. However, pawn shops aren’t just an American practice, although more than 30 million Americans use pawn shops yearly. The practice of pawning has been around for centuries, dating back […]
Category Archives: Silver
Humans have spent thousands of years entranced by gemstones and precious metals. In some ways, we’re like fish – we’re attracted to shiny things! That’s why jewelry and gemology are such fascinating subjects with rich histories. It’s also why it’s so difficult to tell the real deal from the imitation. While costume jewelry and diamond […]
Maybe you have some sterling silverware lying around. Maybe it’s in your attic or a dark corner of your dining room. Whether it’s been in your family for generation, or it was a stray wedding gift, it’s hard to take care of. It needs to be polished every 6 weeks or so, and 3 weeks […]