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21 Nov

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Precious Metal Scrap: What Your Old Chains Are Actually Worth

November 21, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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You may have a box of old chains, bracelets, or broken jewelry. They look worn but they still hold value. This article explains what th...

20 Nov

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Reset vs Start Fresh: When the Old Mount Is Worth Saving

November 20, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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Choosing whether to reset a gemstone into an existing mounting or start with a new mount is one of the most practical decisions a jewel...

20 Nov

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Consignment vs Instant-Buy: Which Gets You Paid Faster?

November 20, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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Selling jewelry quickly often means choosing between two very different paths: consigning the piece through a gallery, auction house, o...

19 Nov

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Sell-Back Stories: How US Jewelers Really Price Your Trade-In

November 19, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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When you walk into a jewelry store to trade in an old ring or necklace, the price they offer rarely matches the number on your original...

18 Nov

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Auction Fever: Do Diamonds Really Go Cheaper Under the Hammer?

November 18, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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Auction Fever: Do Diamonds Really Go Cheaper Under the Hammer? Auctions can feel intoxicating. A single lot, a crowd, a paddle, and the...

17 Nov

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Sweat, Headphones, and Fresh Piercings: The US Gym Problem

November 17, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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Gyms are where sweat, friction and close-fitting gear meet fresh body piercings. That mix can slow healing or cause infection. This art...

17 Nov

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Piercing Guns in Malls: Safer Now—or Still a No?

November 17, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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Piercing guns in mall kiosks are familiar. Many parents choose them for quick ear piercings. Over the past decade manufacturers have ad...

16 Nov

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Helix Heals Slow: Jewelry Choices That Cut Months Off

November 16, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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Helix piercings heal slowly because cartilage has less blood flow than earlobes. But the right jewelry can cut healing time by reducing...

16 Nov

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Flat Backs vs Butterfly Backs: Which Sleeps Better?

November 16, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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If you wear studs to bed, the earring back you choose matters for comfort, skin health, and jewelry longevity. This guide compares the ...

15 Nov

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ASTM F136 vs “Surgical Steel”: The Ear Piercing Label Americans Confuse

November 15, 2025
By G S SACHIN
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Many Americans see the phrase “surgical steel” on earring posts and assume it means the same thing as ASTM F136 titanium. That’s not tr...

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Precious Metal Scrap: What Your Old Chains Are Actually Worth

Reset vs Start Fresh: When the Old Mount Is Worth Saving

Consignment vs Instant-Buy: Which Gets You Paid Faster?

Sell-Back Stories: How US Jewelers Really Price Your Trade-In

Auction Fever: Do Diamonds Really Go Cheaper Under the Hammer?

Sweat, Headphones, and Fresh Piercings: The US Gym Problem

Piercing Guns in Malls: Safer Now—or Still a No?

Helix Heals Slow: Jewelry Choices That Cut Months Off

Flat Backs vs Butterfly Backs: Which Sleeps Better?

ASTM F136 vs “Surgical Steel”: The Ear Piercing Label Americans Confuse

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