If you’re a jewelry aficionado, you understand the importance of the material behind the piece that you’re wearing. On a very basic level, it’s easy to determine the difference between silver and yellow gold jewelry simply by looking at it, but as you start to consider more specific materials, you’ll quickly realize just how many […]
Exploring US Currency Variations and Color Seals
Posted on February 25th, 2020 by Joe G
Whether you’re curious about the value of a particular bill, or simply pondering its intricate details, you might have noticed that the seal on your United States currency comes in a variety of colors. Ever wondered why these seals vary and what stories they hold? Over the past two centuries, the landscape of U.S. currency […]
Diamonds 101
Posted on February 19th, 2020 by Joe G
People find all sorts of things while outside taking a walk, in an airport, parking lot, municipal building, park, in the cushions of furniture, etc. Sometimes you may see a shiny object and stop and pick it up. You may want to immediately determine if the shiny stone you just stumbled upon is a real […]
4 Frequently Asked Questions when Selling Coins
Posted on January 16th, 2020 by Joe G
If you’ve never done it before—or even if you have—the process of selling coins in Chicago may be a bit confusing. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be, especially if you’ve found yourself on this page. In the following few sections, we’re going to answer five of the most frequently asked questions we hear when people […]
What To Do With Your Old Engagement Ring
Posted on January 16th, 2020 by Joe G
Choosing what to do with your old engagement ring can be an emotional process. After all, even if you divorced or called off the engagement, there was a point at which that engagement ring brought you immeasurable joy. But putting the emotion aside; depending on your situation, your options will vary. For example, if you’ve […]