When it comes to precious metals, it’s easy to confuse platinum with white gold or silver. That’s because platinum has …
Coins: A Fascinating History
In the age of “paying with plastic” and scanning your smartphone to buy coffee and just about everything else, it’s …
What Are The Different Types Of Silver?
At Southwest Jewelry Buyers, we have a deep appreciation for silver. This Precious Metal, after all, has played an amazing …
How Are Colored Diamonds Made?
When you think about diamonds, what comes to mind? If you’re like most folks, it likely involves clear and sparkly …
Selling Your Precious Metals: A Quick Primer
When it comes to selling anything of value—jewelry, collectibles, handbags—it pays to do your homework. This is especially true when …
How Are Diamonds Formed?
Receiving a diamond can feel like the start of a new journey. After all, there’s so much potential to make …
Silver: A Sterling Piece of Arizona History
We tend to hear a lot about the California Gold Rush of 1849, back when tens of thousands of hopeful …
Scottsdale Featured in Star Tribune
Planning Your Scottsdale Getaway? Put Southwest Jewelry Buyers on Your List Here at Southwest Jewelry Buyers we can think of …
Visiting the Arizona Fine Art EXPO in Scottsdale? Stop by Southwest Jewelry Buyers First
Amazing weather. Outdoor adventure. And don’t even get us started on the food. Living in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area has some …
How to Keep Your Jewelry Radiant (Even if it Rarely Sees the Light of Day)
Have you ever had one of your rings cleaned for free at a jewelry store or an expo and been …