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Now is the time to sell!

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Do you have a bunch of unworn items collecting dust in your jewelry box? It could be that they are dated or no longer a style that you enjoy. Perhaps you have been faced with an unexpected bill and are looking to come up with some cash quickly. Or do you have a number of Broken items that need to be repaired? Sometimes a piece of jewelry is not worth the cost of a needed repair.

If any of these situations sound familiar, stop into Amoskeag Jewelers today. With the price of metals being high, now is a great time to sell! Our team of friendly professionals will help you turn your unwanted jewelry into cash.

COVID-19 Shopping

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We are open for business during this COVID-19 pandemic. All of our employees are wearing masks. To help keep everyone safe while shopping in the store we would appreciate it if our customers did the following.

Wear a mask while shopping, if you do not have a mask one will be provided for you.

Maintain proper social distancing, 6 feet is recommended by the CDC.

Stay home if you or anyone in your household is sick.

We are all working extremely hard at Amoskeag Jewelers to provide our customers with a safe shopping environment during this unusual time.

One Karat Gold Jewelry Repairs

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If you read the previous article about 1 karat gold you may be thinking that 1 karat gold jewelry sounds wonderful. The look and feel of gold jewelry without the hefty price tag and for some people it’s a great option. But there is something that many people do not realize when they purchase 1 karat gold jewelry. Your local jeweler will not be able to repair most 1 karat gold items that break. 1 karat gold jewelry is mostly disposable just like costume jewelry. These are not items that will be passed down form one generation to the next because they are not designed to last.

This new gold alloy looks like gold of a much higher content but it behaves very differently under the heat of a jewelers torch. For some people the hefty discount is worth the disposable nature of this new product, for others it is not. This is something that each consumer must decide for themselves. If you have any questions about gold jewelry of any karat, stop by Amoskeag Jewelers today we will be happy to help.

What karat is your gold?

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In the United States when people think of gold jewelry, they commonly have in mind gold that is 10, 14 or 18 karat. These purities of gold indicate how much pure gold has been mixed with other alloys. The standards have been the same for a very long time with nothing lower than 10 karat being able to be marketed as real gold. However, recently all of that changed.

In August 2018 there was a revision to the FTC Guidelines, now the karatage threshold for gold has been eliminated. Items with as little as 1k gold content can be marketed as gold jewelry. Items of 1 karat gold jewelry are currently available from some major retailers. Jewelry made with this new 1 karat gold alloy is plated with 14 karat gold so that is resembles the look of traditional gold jewelry. However, these new items can be sold at a very low price. Its estimated that 1 karat gold jewelry sells for 80-90% less than the traditional gold counterpart . If you have any questions about gold jewelry of any karat, stop by Amoskeag Jewelers today we will be happy to help.

Now is the time to buy!

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Now is a great time to be shopping at Amoskeag Jewelers. We are currently running a special offer during the months of November and December for 50% off select items. This offer is for all new in stock jewelry including chains, pendants, earrings and rings.

All you need to take advantage of this special offer is to print the coupon on our special offers page or show us the coupon on your smart phone or tablet. Don’t wait, stop into Amoskeag Jewelers today to take advantage of this special limited time offer. This offer ends on December 31, 2019.



Buying something for someone special?

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Have you been putting off a large special purchase because you don’t quite have the money to cover it? Perhaps you have considered using a credit card but you don’t want to increase the price you pay with needless interest fees. Sometimes buying something special for yourself or a loved one can create a stressful financial burden if you don’t have the funds readily on hand. If that is the situation you are in you may want to consider layaway.  


Most people don’t realize that at Amoskeag Jewelers we offer free layaway. All you need is 20% down to reserve your item! You can set a payment schedule that works best for you. As long as you have the full balance paid off within 3 months. There is no need to delay your purchase with the convenience of layaway. Stop in today and let the professional team at Amoskeag Jewelers set you up with the layaway plan that will work best for you.