Pricing Gold Jewelry

Differences in Price:
     There are a few factors that determine the value of gold jewelry.
These are:

Weight: Gold is sold by weight - grams (gr) and the heavier the piece. The heavier the piece the more gold you are getting.

Design: Designer jewelry will be more expensive than mass-produced pieces, especially if it is a one of a kind piece.

Finish: Gold is finished in different ways - such as matte or sand blasted and this can add to the cost of the gold jewelry.

Pricing of Gold jewelry:
     Generally, the higher the gram weight of a piece of jewelry, the more expensive and stronger it is. Something that ways about 2 grams will only cost $60. A piece of jewelry that weighs 4 grams may cost about $80. However, the prices will vary due to design and craftsmanship of the piece.
Craftsmanship is an important aspect of the jewelry. Today most jewelry is manufactured by precision machines that adhere to strict quality standards. However, most jewelry still requires a jewelers handiwork for its finishing touches.

     When purchasing gold jewelry, the key points to check are areas where the jewelry moves or where separate pieces join together. For example, inspect clasps, settings and latches because are most likely to break. As well, jewelry is often marked by its country origin. It is important to check this because, for example, Italian jewelry is renowned for its craftsmanship.

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