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How much should I actually pay for a gold ring, and am I being ripped off?
I am shopping for a simple gold band and the prices range from $200 to $800 for what looks like the same ring. I do not know how much gold is actually in it, an...
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Does gold tarnish, and why does my gold ring look dull?
I thought gold did not tarnish, but my gold ring has gone dull and slightly discolored after a year. Is it real gold, or did I get sold something fake?
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Should I buy yellow gold, white gold, or rose gold?
I am buying a necklace and I cannot decide between yellow, white, and rose gold. They all look nice in photos, but I do not know which suits me or which goes wi...
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Can I shower and workout in a solid gold chain?
I bought a solid 14k gold chain and I wear it every day. I never take it off, even in the shower and at the gym. Is this fine, or am I shortening its life?
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How do I tell if gold jewelry is real without a tester?
I have a gold necklace that was given to me and I do not know if it is real. I cannot afford to take it to a jeweler every time. What home tests actually work?
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Is gold a good investment right now, or should I buy jewelry I like?
Gold prices have gone up a lot and I keep seeing ads for gold as an investment. I want to buy a nice ring, but I am also wondering if I should think of it as an...
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Why is rose gold more expensive than yellow gold sometimes?
I noticed rose gold rings often cost more than yellow gold ones, even though rose gold is just gold mixed with copper, which is cheap. Why the price difference?
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Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds or just fancy cubic zirconia?
I keep seeing lab-grown diamonds sold for half the price of mined ones, but I am suspicious. My mother says they are 'not real' and will not hold value. Are the...
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Do lab-grown diamonds sparkle as much as mined diamonds?
I am worried that a lab-grown diamond will look less sparkly than a natural one, even if it is technically the same material. Is there a visible difference?
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Will lab-grown diamonds go out of style or be worth nothing in 20 years?
I am worried that lab-grown diamonds are a trend that will collapse, and in 20 years my ring will look dated or be worth nothing. Should I pay more for a mined ...