In days of yore, all jewellery would have been handed down from grandmother to mother to daughter and so on. But these days, young people’s tastes have changed somewhat and they are less likely to wish to wear the pieces their grandmother wore. Families are also getting smaller, so there
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so the song goes. Diamonds are also best friends for those who buy and sell precious gems and gold, which is why it’s vital to take care in finding a reputable gold and diamond jewellery buyer should you have items to sell. There are
Being in debt can feel like a life sentence for many, with endless bills and limited opportunity to improve or better your situation. However, there are plenty of practical steps anyone can take to reduce their debt burden and regain their financial well-being. Our suggestions demonstrate some ways that anyone
It’s a sad truth that gold heirlooms no longer have the sentimental value to match their monetary worth. A generation or so ago, mothers would pass their gold jewellery on to their daughters, grandmothers to their grandchildren, and gold pocket watches would pass from father to son. The younger generations
Sadly, for many reasons, some marriages simply aren’t meant to be. There are often early obstacles to overcome when it comes to truly moving on and though divorce signals the end of a marriage, it can also be seen as the start of a new chapter. Moving on as a
Over the years, you may have collected a significant amount of jewellery that you no longer wear, leaving it to take up space and gather dust. You could have a lot of valuable gold, diamonds and other jewellery tucked away in drawers, safes and closets, and what you might not
Gold is a commodity where your money can safely sit. We get asked by clients if buying Kruger Rands is a safe investment. The answer is yes. And no. We’ve broken it down for you in pro’s and con’s: PROs: As the gold price increases in value, the value of
“Is white gold more valuable than yellow gold?” is a question we get asked very often by many of our clients. Gold as it comes out of the ground is a pure element that is yellow and relatively soft. That’s your “24 karat gold.” Many people like the yellow color
Recently we’ve had clients interested in selling second-hand jewellery end up feeling disappointed because what we’ve offered them is far lower than what they expected (they hoped to receive the value that was reflected on their valuation form from the jeweller or insurer). It’s a mistake all too often made, and
We’re sure you’ve seen gold jewellery with a pinkish tint / hue. It was most probably a piece of rose gold or pink gold jewellery. But is there a difference? Absolutely! Most rose gold and pink gold is also 18 karat. Rose gold is composed of 75% gold and 25%