August 31, 2011 | Post by vgmokc

Famous Lost Gold Mines

Through the years, countless men and women have set out on modern-day treasure hunts in search of lost gold mines and the fame and fortune that would certainly come from their rediscovery. To Sell gold in Oklahoma at Valley Goldmine OKC from these mines in our day would definitely offer the seller a pretty penny. Unfortunately, very few have succeeded and these gold mines remain lost, possibly forever. Two of the world’s most famous lost mines, The Lost Dutchman Mine and Pegleg’s Lost Mine, are reportedly located in the American Southwestern Desert.

Lost Dutchman Mine

Probably the most famous lost gold mine is the Lost Dutchman Mine, reportedly located in the Superstition Mountains east of Phoenix, Arizona and near what is now Apache Junction. This mine has long been a source of mystery and legend and in fact, the name for the Superstition Mountains was inspired by Pima Indian legend. There are many different versions of the legend of The Lost Dutchman, but the most popular involves Jacob Waltz (The Lost Dutcman) finding the gold mine and secretly mining there for many years. When he was about 80 years old, Waltz was reportedly attacked by Apache Indians and died soon after. Legend says Waltz attempted to share the location of the mine with his nurse, even managing to draw a crude map of the area, but while many have died in search of the mine, no one has ever been able to locate it.

Pegleg’s Lost Mine

It has been said that more people have gone in search of Pegleg’s lost mine than any other. As legend has it, Thomas Smith was a mountain man who lost his leg on a trapping expedition and replaced it with a wooden peg, earning him the nickname pegleg. Sometime in the late 1820s early 1830s, Smith was on a trapping expedition and was elected to take the supply of pelts across the desert to LA to sell them. Along the way, Smith had picked up some black pebbles at the top of one of three large buttes in the Colorado Desert, believing they were copper and hoping to sell them. Upon his arrival in LA, Smith learned that his black pebbles were not copper but gold. Although he was never able to find the spot where black gold nuggets covered the desert floor, Smith shared his story of the “three buttes” with friends and family, many of whom spent years trying to find their location. There have been stories of people who claimed to have found the gold, and even had the black nuggets to prove it, but no one who has tried has ever been able to share the mine’s location with a returning search party.

August 26, 2011 | Post by vgmokc

Jewelry That Turns Heads at Dinner Parties

Formal dinner parties typically call for dresses that are simple, classy, and elegant, rather than flashy. If you are the type of person who loves to stand out but you don’t want to wear an outlandish dress to a formal dinner, here are a few tips for choosing jewelry that can give your look that “something extra.”

Pick a matching jewelry set – For especially formal occasions, you can wear elegant diamond sets and chandelier earrings. It is also a good time to wear colored gems such as ruby or jade.
Choose one bold piece – if matching jewelry isn’t your style try wearing one bold piece and complimenting it with toned-down accents. Either of the following necklaces with a pair of pearl stud earrings would be a perfect choice.
Compliment your outfit – For jewelry that looks like it was made to be worn with the rest of your outfit, chose pieces with complimentary colors and textures. For example, if you are wearing a black lacy dress with pink accents, these earrings would compliment it beautifully while still standing out.
Pick a color that you haven’t used otherwise– The opposite of complimenting your outfit, try a color that is either minimal or nonexistent in the rest of your dress. If you are wearing a dress that is black or another solid color, these earrings would work perfectly.
Select pieces with a lot of movement – Movement in your jewelry add excitement to your overall look by showing action. Not only does this add interest to your outfit, it also catches and retains the viewer’s attention. These earrings are simple and beautiful, yet their movement catches the eye.
Oversized rings – Big rings have been extremely popular lately and while they are usually not appropriate to wear in the office, wearing one to a dinner party will almost certainly draw attention to the wearer, especially to their hands. This is especially beneficial if you are the kind of person who makes a lot of big gestures with your hands when talking. Here are some large rings that will complement any outfit, without going overboard.

If you have old jewelry that is just sitting around the house that you won’t be using anytime soon to help you stand out at dinner parties, come on down to Valley Gold Mine OKC. Sell your jewelry or gold in Oklahoma to receive top dollar for your items.

August 26, 2011 | Post by vgmokc

OKC Gold Buying Sets Record at Valley Goldmine OKC

It’s been a record month of payouts at Valley Goldmine OKC. Thank you OKC and those who drive into the city from all over Oklahoma! The economy may be flat but your bank account doesn’t have to be. Don’t forget to read this blog post to help answer questions you may have about how this all works and how to maximize your profit from your gold and silver.

We are taking appointments all weekend. Call 405.753.5356 and Janet will be happy to schedule you for your convenience.

August 21, 2011 | Post by vgmokc

Helpful Hints to Selling Your Gold in OKC

If you are looking to take advantage of the record gold prices and want to see how much your old jewelry (gold and silver) are worth, here are a few tips to remember:

1. Separate your pieces out to see what kind of potential profit you will have. Most gold and silver pieces will be stamped. With gold it will typically have 10k, 14k or 18k on it. This indicates the amount of gold in each piece. The higher the number the more gold the piece has in it. The different amounts of gold in jewelry pieces are:

24 K Gold Jewelry – 99.99% fine gold.
22 K Gold Jewelry – making it 91.7% gold.
18 K Gold Jewelry – making it 75% gold.
14 K Gold Jewelry – making it 58.3% gold.
12 K Gold Jewelry – making it 50% gold.
10 K Gold Jewelry – making it 41.7% gold.

Silver will have .925, Sterling or Ster stamped on it which indicates it is 92.5% silver. Silver is also really high right now so there is the potential for a large payday with silver. Also, old pieces of flatware that are stamped Sterling or Ster are 92.5% silver and because of their sizable weight can really add up to some great money.

2. Go to more than one gold buyer in OKC. Gold and silver are so high that chances are if you have a few pieces you have something of extreme value. Gold buyers that have high overhead have to buy your gold for less so they can pay their large expenses (spots in the mall, giving away iPads, multiple employees, etc., all make for lower payouts). We see people all the time that shop around and are more than pleased when they find out how much more they made coming to Valley Goldmine OKC. Just this weekend we paid a couple over $300.00 more than they were offered from the guys right down the street and the buyer swore to them they wouldn’t get a better price…I guess it pays to shop around!

3. If you can, bring a friend with you that wants to sell their gold and silver too. Because we sell to the refinery in bulk, you will get an even better price if you come in with one or more people.

4. Look for items that you might not think of when you come to sell your jewelry. Old gold dental work, silver coins before 1965, class rings that are stamped 10k, gold coins…you get the picture. It’s not just jewelry that has precious metals value, it’s anything gold and silver.

We hope this helps. Give us a call at 405.753.5356 and we’ll give you an equitable assessment for your items and pay you more than you can expect anywhere in OKC! See you soon.

August 19, 2011 | Post by vgmokc

Big Money in OKC for Your Gold and Silver

This weekend the price of gold and silver are amazing. We will be seeing clients all weekend and encourage you to give us a call for a free appointment to see how big your check will be. We specialize in buying large amounts of jewelry but at today’s prices we encourage everyone to look in their jewelry box, dresser drawers and shoe boxes and then come and see us. For your appointment call 405.753.5356.