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Gold Buying Parties May Be Illegal

In many states, gold buying parties are illegal if the purchaser does not have the proper license, perform required paper work or hold purchased gold for a require waiting period for police checks. Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia require a secondhand, precious metal purchasing license. Maryland requires paperwork which must be sent daily to the ...

Conflict Diamonds and How to Prevent Buying Them

With the new release of the Leonardo DiCaprio film Blood Diamond, there has been much discussion regarding conflict diamonds and how they have affected many countries. However, unless you have the money to shell out to see the new DiCaprio film, chances are you’ll be left wondering exactly what conflict diamonds are. Conflict diamonds, also ...

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Tips for Cleaning Precious Stones in Jewelry

Your beautiful jewelry deserves care too. They accent you beautifully and it is wise to tend to them for longevity. Your first step in cleaning stones is to know how soft or hard they are. Diamonds are your hardest stone. Soak them in a solution of 1 part ammonia and 2 parts of warm water. ...