Estate jewelry simply means jewelry that has had a previous owner, not necessarily that it is part of an estate sale. Estate jewelry just means pre-owned jewelry. You likely have estate jewelry around your house that you may not wear again. Estate jewelry is often a great source of untapped funds. American consumers are increasingly […]
Going out for a big night this spring? Check our large selection of estate jewelry, including Tiffany and Cartier pieces, large cocktail rings, and antique charm bracelets. Complete your outfit with a perfect accent for your night on the town. Looking for a perfect birthday or anniversary gift? We carry diamond stud earrings, long necklaces, […]
Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The pawn shop has anchored Boston’s historic South End district since its opening in the early 20th century. Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers opened at the corner of Washington Street and Newcomb Street in Boston in 1910. It is the oldest pawn shop in Boston […]
. Josh Beckett will take the mound for Boston as it plays the first of 81 games at Fenway Park this season. It is the fifth time has pitched at the Fenway opener in his seven seasons with the Red Sox. The right-hander helped contribute to wins at Fenway openers in 2006, 2007, and 2009. […]
The Masters Tournament has kicked off. Tiger Woods opened the tournament on Thursday, April 5 with a solid even-par 72 in Round 1, his first official win in more than two years. Woods has won 14 professional major tournaments over the course of his career, including 4 Masters Tournaments. A few hours before the opening […]
The U.S. economy grew by 3 percent in the last quarter of 2011, which was the strongest growth in a year and a half. The economy experienced a 1.8 percent gain in the prior quarter, according to the Commerce Department, who reported the numbers March 29. Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke said he expects U.S. […]
The total outstanding student loan debt in the United States has surpassed $1 trillion, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said. The number was much larger than estimated in numerous other studies, Rohit Chophra, CFPB’s student loan ombudsman, said March 21. The staggering number came from the bureau’s first major study of the private student loan […]
A collateral loan is a loan secured against something you own, and it never affects your credit. Collateral loans are becoming more popular in an era of slow economic rebound and little available credit. One of the reasons collateral loans are popular is there is less risk in obtaining a collateral loan than other types […]
The historical figure surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, St. Patrick of Ireland, was actually born in Britain around A.D. 390. At the age of 16, he was kidnapped and sent overseas to work in Ireland, according to Phillip Freeman, a classics professor at Luther College and the author of St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography. As […]
Here are just a few reasons to shop local. According to the economic analysis firm Civics Economics, for every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $68 returns to the community, while only $43 out of every $100 spent at big box retailers and global chains goes back to the community. The $68 filters back into […]