If you need money quickly for an emergency or unplanned for expense, you may be thinking about taking out a jewelry collateral loan. A company will hold your jewelry in exchange for the loan. When you pay the loan back, in full, you will receive your jewelry back. If you fail to do so, the company will sell your jewelry to recoup their loan to you. If you have never taken out this type of loan before, you may have many questions about the process and whether it is ideal for you.
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An anniversary ring is just one of the many ways for couples to express their enduring love years after their wedding day. If you're out shopping for that special someone in your life, then you probably have plenty of burning questions about your choice of anniversary ring. The following answers many of these questions while highlighting a few interesting aspects of anniversary rings you probably didn't know about.
Which Gemstones or Metals Should You Choose?
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Coin collecting is an enjoyable and sometimes lucrative hobby. Hunting down specific coins to enhance your collection can be a satisfying challenge most of the time, but sometimes you'll be surprised when a valuable coin turns up in your pocket change with no effort on your part at all. Once you start amassing a collection, the question becomes how to store and display your coins safely. Metal coins may seem tough and hardy, but the truth is that you can easily damage the metal and destroy the resale value of your coins if you aren't careful.
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In 1705, English astronomer Edmond Halley noted that, between the years 1337 and 1698, 24 comets had passed by the Earth close enough to be witnessed by the naked eye. He formed a synopsis that all of these comets were actually a single comet, circling the sun every 75 years. Halley predicted that the comet would return and again be viewable by Earth in 1758. Although he didn't live to see it, he was right.
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Bargain-hunting sites don't typically feature half-off coupons for engagement rings, but you can still get a great deal if you understand how diamonds are priced. While you can always save money by purchasing a lower-grade diamond, there are other ways to reduce how much a diamond ring costs without sacrificing quality. Here's how you can score a deal on a diamond engagement ring without waiting for a sale, regardless of whether you shop at a national chain, local jeweler or online.
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