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Whether you’re clearing out an estate or inheritance, downsizing your home, or simply looking to drum up some extra cash, selling valuables can feel overwhelming. How should you go about selling valuables, and where should you sell them? This guide will explore where to sell valuables in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding area. If you…
Engagement rings are beautiful, sentimental pieces of jewelry — and they are also quite valuable. Are you looking to sell an engagement ring in Seattle (or anywhere, for that matter)? This guide will explore the ins and outs of selling engagement rings. We’ll cover how to sell your ring safely, where to sell it, and…
If you’ve received a physical inheritance from a loved one, or you’re working to liquidate an estate, you surely have questions. The process can feel overwhelming, and things can get even more complex when there are physical assets involved. How — and where — should you sell these items? This guide will focus on how…
In recent past, there have been an alarming number of “jewelers” and jewelry sales associates who have unfortunately swapped out a customer’s diamonds for cubic zirconia’s (CZ), a stone, which to the untrained eye, looks identical to a diamond. Bellevue Rare Coins wants to help our customers and readers avoid such a scandal by…
Diamonds have long been a treasure to hold and the ultimate gift to receive. Throughout the centuries, diamonds have made an impact in one way or another. In a small effort to better understand why and how these cherished gems have carved their way into our hearts, we must briefly explore their beginnings. Though…
Weighing an impressive 12.03 carats and possessing a perfect, vivid blue hue, the Blue Moon diamond sold for a record breaking $48.4 million USD on November 11, 2015. Not only is the $48.4 million price the highest ever paid for a diamond, it is the highest amount ever paid for any stone of any type….
Countless are the times that we go out seeking a new piece to add to our collection of jewelry. While some may be more than comfortable navigating their way through the process of searching for and purchasing that fabulous new item, others would say that “intimidating” is an understatement. In an effort to help…
One of the most common ways to make money selling gold or silver is through jewelry. It’s one of those items that accumulates over time. Sometimes, the jewelry goes out of fashion, or an earring gets lost. Whatever your reason for selling, if you want to get the most money for your jewelry, just follow…
At Bellevue Rare Coins, we deal in rare coins and bullion, but we also buy gold, silver, jewelry and antiques. Every day, people come in with questions about how the process works and how to turn their valuables into cold, hard cash. We’ve put together a list of answers to some of the questions we’re…
Diamonds have long been the world’s most precious gemstones, admired universally for their strength and beauty. And while the stone in your engagement ring or diamond necklace may be millions of years old, the odds are that it was recovered fairly recently from the depths of the earth in an African diamond mine. Since diamonds…
If you’re in the market to purchase the largest round fancy vivid blue diamond in the world, you might want to book a ticket to Hong Kong for October. That’s when Sotheby’s Hong Kong has scheduled its Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Autumn Sale, which features the spectacular Premier Blue diamond. But if you go, be…