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Gold Crafters Exchange

37 Dykeman Way
Stoughton , MA 02072
Ph: 781-344-5510
FX: 781-341-2978

Gold Crafters Exchange
316 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Ph: 781-647-0688
FX: 781-341-2978    

Gold Crafters Exchange
24 Commercial St.
Braintree, MA 02184
Ph: 781-843-2442
FX: 781-535-6184

Gold Crafters Exchange

407 Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Ph: 774-501-1560

FX: 774-501-1027

Visit our Website 

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Pawn Shop Blogging.. is it really that hard?

And to change a bit the subject and start making this Blog a bit more human and closer to our beloved clients, I will have to say that having a Pawn Shop blog "ain't easy as pie"...

 Let me explain myself better here, for those who have no clue on what I'm talking about, I've written for years, I love words, communicating with people, but i never thought blogging could be as serious as it's getting.


Let's say if this was a fashion blog, or a travel blog, I'd have a million of  resources and ideas to write about, but Pawn shop is a very stigmatized industry, most people think it's a place to sell stolen items or to buy cheap, tacky and old things, sometimes it's difficult to get inspired.

But as I've been looking all over the web I've come to see many awesome pawn shop blogs such as:

• Glendale Pawn and Jewelry's Blog in Arizona (I personally LOVE GPawn's posts!)

• Mr. Don Battis 's Blog on Pawntique in New Hampshire (Whom i have to say has become a role model in this!)

• La Familia Pawn Blog in sunny Florida: (I love the way they write, i guess I'd have to agree with Gpawn, it does needs a little spice up, but overall it looks Great!)

I bet i will find a lot more on the way down the road, but also reading through these i finally understand and overcome the fear i once had of finding who else is out there and talking about them, since the only way to build traffic and positive relationships it's if we unite to eliminate the general thoughts on Pawn Shops which have come, thanks to several TV shows and media, to take the first baby steps into building a different reputation.

We're not the Big Bad Wolf that people think, we do have structures to work, receive, purchase and sell merchandise. We help people every day to get some cash in their pockets at a fair price (Most of us do!), we also help antique and art collectors get awesome items sometimes things that were lost for centuries!

We've been here for ages, if not ask Chaplin: 

So I invite EVERY PAWN SHOP BLOGGER to join this movement, call it like that, to clean the name of pawn shops whom are also part of the economy of  our country!

See you soon

Ella T. for GCE

 Gold Crafters Exchange

37 Dykeman Way
Stoughton , MA 02072
Ph: 781-344-5510
FX: 781-341-2978

Gold Crafters Exchange
316 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Ph: 781-647-0688
FX: 781-341-2978    

Gold Crafters Exchange
24 Commercial St.
Braintree, MA 02184
Ph: 781-843-2442
FX: 781-535-6184

Gold Crafters Exchange

407 Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Ph: 774-501-1560

FX: 774-501-1027

Visit our Website 

OR

Our EBay store to bid or buy

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Brown Diamonds: What's up with these rare and elegant stones?

CHOCOLATE DIAMONDS

So this week I happen to find these awesome Chocolate Brown Diamonds pieces in our Ebay store, and i just couldn't resist to write and read more about them, I personally love Gemstones, here's our review on Chocolate Diamonds.

Per Wikipedia :

Brown diamonds are the most common color variety of natural diamonds. The brown color makes them less attractive as gemstones and most are used for industrial purposes; however, technical advances and improved marketing programs, especially in Australia, have resulted in brown diamonds becoming valued as gemstones in recent years.^[1] A significant portion of the output of Australian diamond mines is brown stones. A large amount of scientific research has gone into understanding the origin of the brown color. Several causes have been identified, including irradiation treatment,nickel impurities and lattice defects associated with plastic deformation; the latter are considered as the predominant cause, especially in pure diamonds. A high-pressure high-temperature treatment has been developed that heals lattice defects and converts brown diamonds into yellow or even colorless stones.

So Diamonds come in a variety of colors such as : yellow, green, orange, various shades of pink and red, brown, gray and black. But believe it or not before 1986 Brown Diamonds we're considered worthless for jewelry; they were even not assessed on the diamond color scale, and were mostly used for industrial purposes. They were once considered undesirable, they've become very popular among those looking for an alternative to conventional white diamonds.

Also known as Chocolate Diamonds, got their name for their intense brownish/ ochre colors, just like many gemstones and precious cristals got their name, for example: Canary Diamonds got their name from the eye catching yellow color.

But you now you Wonder, who do brown diamonds get their color? here it goes:

Per About.com:

Diamond Color Variations 

Diamonds are not all colorless, but it's the colorless diamonds, sometimes called white diamonds, that all other shades are judged against.The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has devised a set of guidelines to grade diamond color. Graded diamonds are compared to the color of control stones, which are preselected gems of a specific color.

 Diamond Color Grading Procedure

• To be graded, diamonds must be loose, because once a diamond is set into metal the metal can affect the color we perceive. For instance, a slightly yellow diamond could look more yellow set into yellow gold, or less yellow set into white gold or platinum. (Learn more about diamond grading reports.)

• Diamonds are placed table-down, pavilion-up and viewed with a 10X loupe.

• A lettering system from D to Z is used to identify the amount of color present in each diamond, with D awarded only to rare, totally colorless diamonds.

Diamond Color Grades

Colorless diamonds and diamonds that are yellow or yellowish brown are grouped into the categories shown below. These grades do not apply to fancy colored diamonds -- they have their own color grading standards.

D-E-F
Colorless.
G-H-I-J
Nearly colorless.
K-L-M
Faintly tinted, usually yellow.
N-O-P-Q-R
Lightly tinted, usually yellow. Tint can be seen with the naked eye.
S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z
Tinted, usually yellow, may progress to brownish. Tint visible to the naked eye, even when mounted.

Other Factors Can Affect Diamond Color 

Fluorescence

GIA diamond reports and many other lab reports indicate whether or not a diamond exhibits fluorescence, which means the diamond's color changes when it is exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Since UV radiation is a component of daylight and is also present in fluorescent lit rooms, diamonds with this characteristic can appear to change color quite often.

• Diamonds that produce a blue reaction usually appear whiter, or more colorless, under UV light.

• Stones that fluoresce yellow appear even more yellow under some lighting conditions.

Diamond Color Treatments

The color of a some diamonds can be dramatically changed by using HPHT (high pressure/high temperature) processing. Unlike diamond treatments used in the past, HPHT changes appear to be permanent.
Coatings are sometimes used to temporarily enhance a diamond's color.
Settings that Enhance Diamond Color
A loose diamond that appears lightly yellow to the naked eye will usually appear more colorless when mounted in a white setting -- platinum or white-gold. Mounting the same diamond in yellow-gold metal usually enhances the diamond's yellowish tone.

Hope you liked this post, will be posting more about Gemstones soon ! Check out our Ebay store for Chocolate Diamond Jewelry!

 Gold Crafters Exchange

37 Dykeman Way
Stoughton , MA 02072
Ph: 781-344-5510
FX: 781-341-2978

Gold Crafters Exchange
316 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Ph: 781-647-0688
FX: 781-341-2978    

Gold Crafters Exchange
24 Commercial St.
Braintree, MA 02184
Ph: 781-843-2442
FX: 781-535-6184

Gold Crafters Exchange

407 Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Ph: 774-501-1560

FX: 774-501-1027

Visit our Website 

OR

Our Ebay store to bid or buy

PRODUCT RATING SYSTEM:

RATED # 1 - PERFECT CONDITION / BRAND NEW & COMPLETE IN BOX / ALL NEW NOT USED

RATED # 2 - USED IN VERY GOOD PRE-OWNED FUNCTIONAL CONDITION / MAY NOT HAVE ORIGINAL BOX OR CASE / SHOWS VERY LITTLE SURFACE MARKS IF ANY / ACCESSORIES MAY NOT BE INCLUDED / REFURBISHED IF SPECIFIED / RESPECTABLE SHAPE OVER-ALL

RATED # 3 - USED IN GOOD TO OK PRE-OWNED FUNCTIONAL CONDITION / OUT OF THE ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX / SHOWS SURFACE MARKS / IN GOOD WORKING SHAPE OVER-ALL / MAY HAVE PARTS AND OR ACCESSORIES MISSING / ITEM SHOWS IT WAS USED A LOT COSMETICALLY, YET IS FUNCTIONAL.

RATED # 4 - A LOT OF USE / MAY HAVE A BROKEN OR MISSING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES AS SPECIFIED / HAS A LOT OF SURFACE WARE, SCRATCHES OR MARKS / MAY NEED SOME REPAIR TO BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL / BEING SOLD "AS IS"

RATED # 5 - NOT WORKING / MISSING PARTS OR ACCESSORIES / BROKEN IN SOME WAY AS SPECIFIED IN DESCRIPTION / BEING SOLD FOR PARTS OR FOR RESTORATION

My Policies:

ITEMS ARE SENT BY USPS MAIL SERVICE. WE SHIP TO CANADA, EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA & MANY OTHER COUNTRIES, FOR SALES OUT OF THE USA, PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT S&H AND INSURANCE FEES. INSURANCE WITHIN THE USA IS OPTIONAL ON YOUR PURCHASE. PLEASE E-MAIL US FOR THE COST OF INSURANCE ON SENDING YOUR ITEM IF DESIRED. WE ARE A MASSACHUSETTS BASED COMPANY, RESIDENTS OF MASSACHUSETTS WHO PURCHASE FROM OUR eBAY AUCTION SITE: GRichardCompany WILL PAY MA SALES TAX OF 6.25%

We stand behind our auction items. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. 100%. * Combined Shipping & Handling on similar auction items purchased at the same time is available, contact us prior to auction ending for a Combined S&H price quote. *Returned merchandise subject to final inspection prior to credit issued. Returned merchandise must get a return authorization number within 7 days of original shipping date, and returned at the expense of the buyer.

Gold Crafters Exchange
37 Dykeman Way
Stoughton , MA 02072
Ph: 781-344-5510
FX: 781-341-2978

Gold Crafters Exchange
316 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Ph: 781-647-0688
FX: 781-341-2978    

Gold Crafters Exchange
24 Commercial St.
Braintree, MA 02184
Ph: 781-843-2442
FX: 781-535-6184

Gold Crafters Exchange

407 Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Ph: 774-501-1560
FX: 774-501-1027

Visit our Website

OR

Our Ebay store to bid or buy

Coming into a Pawn Shop, Do I need identification?

No reputable pawnbroker will accept an item without proper identification

The state requires us to use only a state issued drivers license or state photo ID card as identification each time a customer sells or pawns an item. We also accept US and International Passports and Matrícula Consular id cards. We may know you personally, but that does not exclude you from showing your identification at the time the transaction is made. We are required to check for updated information on every transaction. A complete description of the customer and all items received by a pawnbroker must be reported to the police, who compare pawned and sold property to their burglary, robbery and theft reports. This reduces the chances of a pawnshop receiving stolen property.

Every transaction requires proper identification and in most cities the pawnshops are required to report daily to the local police department the serial numbers and descriptions of every item pawned or purchased. This makes the neighborhood pawnshop a poor choice for burglars as a place to sell their stolen items. The few stolen items taken in by pawnbrokers are often noted by the police and can eventually be returned to the rightful owner. Since pawnbrokers require identification it is not hard for the police to track down the burglar.

We Keep the Bandits away!

Gold Crafters Exchange
37 Dykeman Way
Stoughton , MA 02072
Ph: 781-344-5510
FX: 781-341-2978

Gold Crafters Exchange
316 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Ph: 781-647-0688
FX: 781-341-2978    

Gold Crafters Exchange
24 Commercial St.
Braintree, MA 02184
Ph: 781-843-2442
FX: 781-535-6184

Gold Crafters Exchange

407 Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Ph: 774-501-1560
FX: 774-501-1027

http://www.goldcraftersexchange.com

Gold Crafters Alerts The Public

Dear Valued Client,

Over the past few years, as the precious metal markets advanced to new highs, and the internet era is growing rapidly, more and more consumers are taking advantage of online services that are being offered. As services such as ours offer many advantages and conveniences, you as an astute individual must have the ability to be aware of Companies that tend to mislead the public.

Before you decide to transact business with any Company, you are strongly advised to research their legitimacy. Please review the following questions that you need to have answered before sending your valuables to a perspective Company.

Is the entity a Corporation that is regulated by a Governmental agency such as the Department of Consumer Affairs or is it just an online outfit with a P.O. Box and no physical street address?

There are several fly-by-night Companies that come up with an attractive name, toll free number, and a post office box. However, there are federal laws that require that precious metal buying Companies must comply with USA PATRIOT ACT. Thus must have a physical street address. 

Is the company a member of any governing organizations?

JVC - Jewelers Vigilance Committee
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee was formed in 1912 to provide education and self-regulation to the jewelry industry. Members operate under the highest standards of business practice after pledging to comply with all laws applicable to the jewelry industry and make accurate representations about the products they sell.

The bottom line is that when you see the JVC logo and door decal, you can rely on our members' promise to uphold the ethics and integrity of the jewelry industry through their own business practices.

Can you visit the establishment and discuss the sale of your valuables in person or is it online only?

Not everybody is comfortable sending their valuables through the mail. Many prefer to deal on a personal level. A reputable Company should have the option of accommodating clients privately and personally.

How knowledgeable and helpful is the staff addressing your needs and concerns?

Many Companies hire a third party answering service that may be in a different state or even in a foreign country. The operators are trained only to take down your basic information so that they can send you a packet or a kit.

Will the Company contact you to get your authorization prior to issuing payment for your valuables, or will they just send you any payment hoping that you will settle for what you receive?

It is important to speak to your representative and to confirm prior to receiving your payment. This will rectify and avoid any and all uncertainties that you may have.

Is there sufficient time to cancel your transaction?

Many online Companies put a short deadline for you to send the check back if not satisfied. Many times postal mail gets delayed or even lost. When you finally receive your check, the deadline has long past and you are forced to settle on the amount that the Company has sent.

Does the Company offer free overnight shipping service?

When sending precious metals, it is important to have a tracking number and know the whereabouts of your package every step until it arrives to its destination. Packages tend to get misplaced if they are not hand delivered and signed for.

How quick is the turnaround time from start to finish?

The volatile precious metal market waits for no one. Look for Companies that settle in today's market and not when it is convenient.

Are the payout prices that are advertised adjusted with the market conditions or are they updated ever so often?

There are several Companies that advertise very attractive but yet highly fictitious payouts. It is only logical to make sure that the advertised payouts coincide with the market prices. If the payouts are too high, ask yourself how the Company affords to cover all expenses and still profit.

These are just some very important questions you need answered before you can proceed.

We at GoldCrafters, pride ourselves by providing our growing family of clients truly 100% satisfactory service.

Educate yourself to secure yourself

Gold Crafters Exchange
37 Dykeman Way
Stoughton , MA 02072
Ph: 781-344-5510
FX: 781-341-2978

Gold Crafters Exchange
316 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Ph: 781-647-0688
FX: 781-341-2978    

Gold Crafters Exchange
24 Commercial St.
Braintree, MA 02184
Ph: 781-843-2442
FX: 781-535-6184

Gold Crafters Exchange

407 Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Ph: 774-501-1560
FX: 774-501-1027

http://www.goldcraftersexchange.com

Gold Karat

Karat (abbreviated as "K" or "Kt", and not to be confused as "carat" or "ct" 

which is the weight measure of diamonds and coloured gemstones) indicates the

purity of gold on scale of 1 to 24 karat gold is the purest form of gold available,

that is, it is 99.99% pure.

Around the world, it has become common practice, and in some countries

it is legally mandated, to indicate the purity of gold in jewelry by stamping

a tiny mark on the jewelry (if space allows). In North America

and Japan, the purity marks are stated in Karat, e.g. 18K, 14K, 10K..., in 

Europe, the purity marks are stated in percentage, e.g. 999, 925, 750...

Both Methods are widely used in Asia and other parts of the worlds.

Allows are mixtures of other more valuable and less valuable metals which are

added to the gold to change its characteristics, such as hardness, color and price

The following table will define how the most common international gold markings are to 

be understood.

I hope you liked this post and will be posting more educating posts like this one, if you have any questions that would like to be answered feel free to ask or call us.

Gold Crafters Exchange
37 Dykeman Way
Stoughton , MA 02072
Ph: 781-344-5510
FX: 781-341-2978

Gold Crafters Exchange
316 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Ph: 781-647-0688
FX: 781-341-2978    

Gold Crafters Exchange
24 Commercial St.
Braintree, MA 02184
Ph: 781-843-2442
FX: 781-535-6184

Gold Crafters Exchange

407 Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Ph: 774-501-1560
FX: 774-501-1027

http://www.goldcraftersexchange.com

Vintage Toys

Oh those awesome days in which life was just a childs play, don't we all remember that special toy that we wanted so bad, and made us jump and smile so hard... ah those good old times.

Gold Crafters Exchage receives all kinds of antique/ Vintage Toys in good shape, with no holes, scratches, broken parts or any damage that would take the value off the precious timepiece.

If you wouldn't buy it, why bring it? Sell us the things you'd like someone else to have, and get some cash on the way.

Following we will have some good and all times classics of our Toy Chests.

We could go all day :) But we do have more subjects to talk about!

PS. The Pictures are not necessarily in our store, these are just to illustrate the post. We will let you know in our post which ones DO belong to us.

Gold Crafters Exchange
37 Dykeman Way
Stoughton , MA 02072
Ph: 781-344-5510
FX: 781-341-2978

Gold Crafters Exchange
316 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Ph: 781-647-0688
FX: 781-341-2978    

Gold Crafters Exchange
24 Commercial St.
Braintree, MA 02184
Ph: 781-843-2442
FX: 781-535-6184

Gold Crafters Exchange

407 Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Ph: 774-501-1560
FX: 774-501-1027

http://www.goldcraftersexchange.com