Whether you’ve just started collecting coins or have been a collector for many years, we all hope that on the hunt there will be one or more that you can sell for big bucks! Or if you’ve been lucky enough to inherit a large collection or discover some old coins in an attic or an […]
Odd Denomination U.S. Gold Coins from the 1800s to 1930s
Posted on May 5th, 2021 by JoeG
United States gold coins have always been interesting and collectible having intrinsic value as well as numismatic value and rarity. Some of the more common denominations are the $20.00 gold, $10.00 gold, $5.00 gold, and $1.00 gold. There are some that are not known to many except collectors & numismatists, these are: The extremely rare […]
A Closer Look at Palladium & Rhodium
Posted on April 26th, 2021 by JoeG
Palladium – What Is It? Palladium is a precious metal used in making Jewelry & Watches in the 1920s & 1930s and used in catalytic converters prevalent in gasoline vehicles. It had been an excellent long-term performing commodity, rising 1000 percent from $250.00 per ounce to $2,500.00 per ounce since 1980. One reason, the auto […]
11 Types of Gold Used for Jewelry
Posted on March 20th, 2021 by JoeG
If you’re interested in selling gold jewelry in Chicago, Chicago Gold Gallery has been paying top cash for gold since 1980, and the price we pay depends on many things, such as the type of gold the jewelry’s made of. Please read on and we’ll try to provide a primer on the 11 types of gold […]
How A Diamond’s Shape Impacts Value
Posted on February 25th, 2021 by JoeG
Did you know that there’s a direct correlation between the shape of your diamond and how much it’s worth? Our diamond dealer in Chicago sees a wide range of diamond jewelry in all shapes and sizes. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect diamond engagement ring and you want to purchase a piece […]