If you’re looking for an engagement ring, you are probably considering going to the jewelry store to shop for diamonds. However, there are other stones you can look at as well. A sapphire engagement ring is a great alternative to a diamond, and it can be crafted along with diamonds to provide a stunning look. Just like any other precious gem, sapphires have their own unique markings and appearance. This guide explains what you need to know about sapphires, so you will know what you are looking for when you make the purchase.…
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If you are looking for costume jewelry, you’ll be interested in knowing that estate sales are a great place to go to for costume jewelry. Follow the tips listed in this article to find estate sales that are more than likely to offer a lot of costume jewelry and you can spot costume jewelry that’s a good buy.
Look for the right estate sale
You can waste a lot of time going to the wrong estate sales if you don’t know what to look for.…
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One wouldn’t expect a mere nickel to have generated such controversy, but the end run of the rare Liberty Head Nickel (1883-1912) did just that. In 1913, the design for the nickel was changed by order of Treasury Secretary Franklin MacVeagh, but five 1913 nickels in the old Liberty Head design were struck anyway and hoarded away by a Mint employee. Those five nickels later found their way into the hands of eccentric investor Colonel Edward Howland Robinson Green, the only son of the infamous Hetty Green, aka “…
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