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Category: The Jewelry Industry

The Buying Power of Gold

The Buying Power of Gold

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant Once again I have been asked if this is a good time to sell gold.   After all gold has gone down $100 in the last week and has only slightly climbed back. Why would you think now is a good time to sell? The real answer is I do not ...

The Market : Gold & Diamonds

The Market : Gold & Diamonds

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant Market conditions in the gold market have been very interesting.  Gold seems to be inching its way upward again but its fluctuations have driven many non-professionals crazy. We have had several clients offer gold for sale, but hesitate to sell at the day’s price due to a fear of a meteoric ...

The World Diamond Market

The World Diamond Market

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant India’s Economic Times, reports that diamond prices could rise faster than gold due to “increased spending on luxury goods in China, India, and the Middle East.” The theory is that as their middle classes grow, they become consumers. A few things we should remember are that diamond prices have gone up ...

Has Gold Lost It’s Edge?

Has Gold Lost It’s Edge?

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant I have been asked many times how to sell gold jewelry and if this is the best time to sell. Everyone seems so obsessed with gold values. Will gold reach $2,000 or even $5,000? I cannot begin to guess. The question always seems to be, “Is now a good time to ...

Where the Money Is

Where the Money Is

Written by: Andrew Fabrikant In recent months I have found that clients have become more introspective and are thinking through what is they would like to achieve financially with the sale of their jewelry. For many raising the most money while still feeling comfortable with their timing of the sale is critical. The trick to ...