Why are jewelry and precious stones sold so cheap on eBay?

High quality gemstones are rarely cheap or inexpensive on Ebay. You get what you pay for and Ebay is in many cases a dumping ground for gemstones. read more

Jewelry and precious and semiprecious stones value in money is set by how much buyers are willing to pay. Buyers prefer to pay as little as possible. Without considering the quality or synthetic vs natural origin of the stone set in jewelry there are two strategies gem sellers choose between to make a profit big enough to make a living. read more

So: a post about vintage precious jewelry. In my early 20s, I lucked out with a part-time job at a high-end jeweler. The jeweler was a kind and artistic man, and he told me about the pieces he made, the stones he used, and what was and wasn’t worth one’s dollar. read more