by GNJ Pawn Big | Jun 13, 2014 | Collateral Loans
Collateral loans are the fast, hassle-free way to solve short-term cash flow issues in your business. A story in last month’s San Francisco Times highlighted the fact that many pawn brokers are transforming themselves into “luxury lenders” and presenting a huge...
by GNJ Pawn Big | Jun 13, 2014 | Gems & Jewelry
5 types of gold bullion coins to consider. If you’re interested in buying gold as an investment, gold coins are an excellent option. There are two basic types of gold coins in circulation among investors: collectible/rare coins and bullion coins. Collectible coins are...
by GNJ Pawn Big | Jun 10, 2014 | Collateral Loans
New fashion trends & an improved grading system are making colored gems more valuable. Good news for those who want to secure collateral loans based on colored gem jewelry—diamonds may be forever but colored gems are having their day right now. While colored gems...
by GNJ Pawn Big | Jun 10, 2014 | Gems & Jewelry
The quality of the gem is more important than the type when it comes to birthstone jewelry. In western culture, the idea for birthstones is believed to trace back to a ceremonial garment mentioned in the Bible, which was inlaid with 12 precious stones representing the...
by GNJ Pawn Big | May 30, 2014 | Gems & Jewelry
Besides being beautiful, diamonds are also useful for a wide variety of applications. Because diamonds are incredibly hard, durable, and heat-resistant, they are quite useful for a variety of industrial purposes. Although size, color, and clarity are unimportant in an...
by GNJ Pawn Big | May 30, 2014 | Collateral Loans
Could taking Russian diamonds off the market cause a price jump? If you’re thinking of taking out a collateral loan based on diamond jewelry, it pays to keep tabs on international events that affect diamond supply, demand, and pricing. The conflict in Ukraine is one...
by GNJ Pawn Big | May 29, 2014 | Gems & Jewelry
You should enjoy heirloom jewelry, not keep it in a drawer. Many people end up with piece of heirloom jewelry just sitting at the back of a drawer or in the bottom of a jewelry box, never worn, until it’s time to pass the piece on to the next member of the family. The...
by GNJ Pawn Big | May 29, 2014 | Collateral Loans
Collateral loans sometimes get a bad rap but they can work wonders if you plan right. Some people will try to tell you that pawning an item, or using your valuables to back a collateral loan, is never a good idea because of the high interest rates involved. This may...
by GNJ Pawn Big | Apr 30, 2014 | Collateral Loans
Chinese wedding traditions are just one of the many factors that influence global gold prices If you have any gold jewelry, coins, watches, trinkets, or even gold scraps that you’re willing to part with for a few months or a year, you could easily convert them into...
by GNJ Pawn Big | Apr 28, 2014 | Collateral Loans
Celebrity’s struggle with counterfeit watches highlights the importance of documentation in buying, selling, and loaning John Mayer has been in the news recently after it came out that the singer had been sold seven counterfeit Rolex watches by a close friend. Mayer...
