With an array of options from the diamond district in Manhattan to the local pawnshops in Queens, finding the right gold buyer in New York City can be a daunting task. This guide will help you navigate through your choices, ensuring you get a fair deal for your gold without falling prey to scams.

Dealers on 47th Street don't always agree on what it takes to get ahead. Manhattan's Diamond District can be a fiercely competitive place. But the businesses that survive and prosper here for decades are usually run by smart people with a reputation for being reliable and fair.

Fima Kandinov maintains straight shooting is the key to survival in the Diamond District. “Honesty and integrity are the keys to any business,” Kandinov says, and business conducted on 47th Street is no exception.

Many dealers on 47th Street take a somewhat more cutthroat approach. But Kandinov, primary appraiser and founder of Luriya, is not the only one to reach this conclusion.

The most romantic day of the year is fast approaching -- Valentine’s day! Are you looking for something for your loved one this holiday, or single and set on spoiling yourself? Jewelry and gemstones are obviously quite popular gifts to bestow on your significant other (and to pamper yourself with). Many gemstones are believed to have properties that bring success to relationships (whether you’re looking for one or in one), and they’re beautiful to boot!

Yep. We’re just as confused as you are.

You may have seen an eternity ring and have been captivated by that small, perfect circle of diamond brilliance that surrounds it. Maybe you even wear one or maybe you have given one to someone significant in your life. But have you ever asked yourself what it is? Its importance? And how did it become a symbol of eternal love?

You’ve decided to take the plunge and go in for a jewelry appraisal. Maybe you’re willing to sell your jewelry on the spot, or maybe you want to shop around for a quote first. Either way, you should follow a few simple steps to make sure that your jewelry appraisal is productive, both for you and for your appraiser.