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Gold is widely considered a good investment to protect against inflation. But has gold really kept up with inflation, in terms of purchasing power? In 1932, one ounce of gold was worth about $20. At the time of writing in 2014, one ounce of gold is worth approximately $1,260. How does that translate into goods and services?

In the 1930’s, you could buy the best quality men’s suit for $20 – about one ounce of gold. Today, you can buy a high-quality suit for about $1,000 – still about one ounce of gold.

In the 1960’s, the average rent in Burbank, California for a single person was about $60 per month and gold per ounce was $35.27. Today, the average rent in Burbank, California is about $1,600 per month – about one to two ounces of gold then, and about one to two ounces of gold now. Gold still keeps up with inflation.

Today, 3 ounces of gold will buy you a “fully-loaded” Mackbook Pro. Unfortunately, you couldn’t buy a Macbook Pro in the 1930’s. However, you could buy a Remington Portable Typewriter for $60 dollars – or about 3 ounces of gold.

While inflation has greatly weakened the purchasing power of the US Dollar over time, gold has maintained its value, and purchasing power.

Are you, or someone you know, interested in diversifying their investment portfolio? Many financial advisors recommend their clients invest 5% to 15% of their investment portfolio in rare coins, and precious metals as a hedge against the weakening of the United States Dollar, inflation, and world instability. We also offer up to 15% commission on jewelry sales when you refer your friends or family. Please call Paul Albarian today at (818) 827-7152 to set up an appointment and get free information.

Wednesday, February 5th 2014

Today, we are offering the United States Gold $10 Indian in MS62 for only $800 each when you buy 2 or more. This coin was minted by the United States Mint from 1907-1933 and was used for people to buy their goods and services until the United States government confiscated them in 1933. The condition of these coins is uncirculated or mint state and they are graded MS62 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). They weigh 16.7 grams and contain .4837 ounces of pure gold. To get this price you have to make an order of two coins or more, while supplies last. Own A classic American treasure and great investment today. Call us today at (818) 827-7152 to reserve your coins. Please go to our website for more certified gold and silver coins for sale.

Did you know you can save thousands of dollars on an engagement ring by NOT going to a jewelry store? At Paul Albarian & Associates, you can avoid the mark-ups jewelry stores place on their rings, and your ring will also be custom made!

Jewelry stores mark-up their ring prices, well above the cost of the gold and diamonds. A reasonable price mark-up is to be expected, but most jewelry stores often mark-up their prices by 500%, with some increasing their prices by as much as 1,000% or more! Many people accept this mark-up because they believe they “have to spend three month’s salary” on an engagement ring. But that doesn’t need to be the case, at all.

Avoid retail prices with a custom-made engagement ring. At Paul Albarian & Associates, we can help you get a custom-made engagement ring at a fraction of the cost of what retail jewelers charge. We will help you choose a design, select the gem(s) and metals you want to use, and we have a jeweler who will create the ring especially for you.

A custom-made ring adds a personal touch. An engagement ring is one of the most significant and meaningful purchases you’ll make in your life. It signals your devotion and commitment to the love of your life. Wouldn’t you rather have a ring that you helped design, rather than something directly from a display case? The extra thought that goes into a custom-made ring makes it truly special, personal, and perhaps a family heirloom for the next generation.

Bring us a photo of the ring with which you’d like to propose. You don’t have to design the ring from scratch. Just find a photo of the ring you’d like, and bring the photo to us. You’ll buy the stone(s) and precious metal(s) directly from us, and we have an artisan to create the ring just as it looks in the photograph.

We sell diamonds, gold, platinum, and more! We have a selection of diamonds and other gems, as well as the precious metals you might want to include in your ring. We’ll make sure you have exactly what you’re looking for, and provide you a fair price on the gems, metals, and labor required to craft that very special ring.

Getting ready to propose, or know somebody who is? Please call us today at (818) 827 – 7152 to schedule an appointment to learn more about how you can save money on your engagement ring with Paul Albarian & Associates.

Friday, January 31, 2014

Today we are offering the United States $20 Saint Gaudens Gold Coin minted from 1907-1933 for only $1475 when you buy 2 or more, while supplies last. The condition of these coins is uncirculated or mint state and they are graded MS63 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). They weigh 33.44 grams and contain .9675 ounces of pure gold. To get this price you have to make an order of two coins or more.

In 1986 this coin was valued at $1,125 and in MS64 $2500. The highest price of gold in 1986 was $438 per ounce. So, in 1986 the $20 Saint Gaudens had a value that was over 2 ½ times its gold value. Today these coins are considered undervalued, being priced at less than 1 ¼ times the value of gold.

In the 1950’s William H. Sheldon came up with a coin numerical grading service that started with 1 the lowest grade and 70 the highest. MS60 through MS70 grades are uncirculated and are considered investment grade. PCGS and NGC have never graded a $20 Saint Gaudens coin MS70.

Call us today at (818) 827-7152 to reserve this great American treasure and investment. And please visit our website to learn more about rare gold coins, and to see the other great values of United State Gold Coins dated before 1933.

Precious metals can be an excellent investment to make for your grandchildren’s future. Every grandparent wants to leave something behind for their grandchildren to make their lives financially secure for the future. What better way to provide for your descendants than an investment that withstands the test of time, protects against inflation, and has more “real value” than “paper investments”?

Precious metals are long-term investments that protect against inflation. Precious metals’ value is tied to the current market price, and can be one of the best hedges against inflation and the devaluation of the United States Dollar. In 50 years, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are all likely not only to increase in value, but to protect someone’s overall purchasing power. The same cannot be said for most other investments.

Precious metals are tangible assets. Stocks and bonds are “paper assets”, and their value is based on the behavior of the humans that control them. The value of precious metals, on the other hand, is based directly on the usefulness of the materials themselves. And precious metals are not only used in jewelry and baubles – they are an increasingly important part of our newest technological advances. So as new technology becomes more sophisticated, the unique properties of precious metals are likely to become more valuable with time.

We provide fair prices and honest, friendly customer service. At Paul Albarian & Associates, we value the trust you place in us, and will help you make a sound investment for your grandchildren’s future. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

Many financial advisors suggest their clients invest five to fifteen percent of their investment portfolio in rare coins and precious metals to act as a hedge against inflation, devaluation of the United States Dollar , and world instability. Please call us today at (818) 827 – 7152 to schedule an appointment to learn more about how you can invest in rare coins and precious (bullion) metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium).

Brilliant Uncirculated Swiss 20 Franc Gold Coin

A great way to own gold privately. These coins are not reportable and are not subject to federal confiscation. Please check out our everyday low prices for the Swiss 20 Franc Gold Coin. When you buy 50 or more today, the price is $248 each. If you would like to buy two or more coins but less than 50 we will still work a great competitive price for you. So, please call us today at (818) 827-7152. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations.

Raise money for a cause with a jewelry party! Do you and your friends or co-workers have jewelry, coins, watches, etc. gathering dust at home? Organize a group, and reserve a time for everyone to bring their extra items to the office of Paul Albarian & Associates. Everyone will receive a free on-the-spot appraisal for what they bring, and we’ll donate up to 15% of the jewelry purchases to a cause or organization of your choice.

Receive free and honest verbal appraisals. When you bring your jewelry, watches, coins, or precious metals to Paul Albarian & Associates, we provide honest, up-front appraisals of the value of what you’ve brought. We believe in straightforward, honest business, and will give you a fair and balanced assessment. And, whenever possible, we will buy the jewelry from you the same day.

We’ll donate up to 15% of the jewelry purchases to your cause or organization. If you schedule a jewelry party as a fundraiser for your favorite cause or organization, we will donate up to 15% of the total purchase on your behalf. Scheduling a jewelry party is a great way to raise money for a cause you believe in. If your friend cannot make it to the party, we can still help them at another date and still make them part of the commission to you or your organization.

We buy a range of items. We primarily focus on precious metals, jewelry, and rare coins, but we also buy watches, diamonds, dental gold, sterling silver flatware, vintage paper currency, fountain pens, antique collectibles, and more! If you have an item you would like to sell but are not sure of the market value, give us a call at (818) 827-7152 to schedule an appointment to appraise the item.

Are you, or someone you know, interested in diversifying their investment portfolio? Many financial advisors recommend their clients invest 5% to 15% of their investment portfolio in rare coins, and precious metals as a hedge against the weakening of the United States Dollar, inflation, and world instability. We also offer up to 15% commission on jewelry sales when you refer your friends or family. Please call Paul Albarian today at (818) 827-7152 to set up an appointment and get free information.

The decision to invest in rare coins depends on what exactly you’re looking for when making the purchase. Certain coins are beneficial to add to your savings as a way to hold value whereas other coins are simply rare and exist for the sake of collecting. As rare coins are becoming more scarce, the demand and value for them increases. There are correct and incorrect methods for buying rare coins and precious metals. Your best start is to meet with a qualified dealer like Paul Albarian for a free consultation. He will understand your goals and can tailor a purchase to your specific needs.

Rare coins don’t necessarily increase in value. While some rare coins increase in demand, not all rare coins appreciate in value over time. Some are simply beneficial to those who are looking to collect coins for their artistic value and are not interested in capitalization. Paul Albarian would be happy to provide you with free advice on investing or just collecting as a hobby.

For a collector’s item, choose a coin with the best price. Certain coins are exceptionally rare and make great additions to a collector’s display. When searching for these types of rare coins, try to find the best deal possible because your intention is to not profit from the coin but rather to have it as a keepsake. Many coin grading services help to establish the value of specific and authentic rare coins.

Is your rare coin expected to appreciate in value? Most rare coins appreciate in value over time and can be worth more in the future than the amount you initially paid for it. These coins can be an excellent way to make a small investment. To find the true value of your coin, it’s important to do research and find out whether the rare coin you are looking to purchase will actually have some increased value over the years.

Are you, or someone you know, interested in diversifying their investment portfolio? Many financial advisors recommend their clients invest 5% to 15% of their investment portfolio in rare coins, and precious metals as a hedge against the weakening of the United States Dollar, inflation, and world instability. We also offer up to 15% commission on jewelry sales when you refer your friends or family. Please call Paul Albarian today at (818) 827-7152 to set up an appointment and get free information.

Price is an important consideration when buying or selling jewelry or coins. At Albarian & Associates, we value our customers and want to provide them with the best deals available on items made of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. When preparing to buy or sell jewelry or coins, we encourage you to do your research to find the best price. When doing so, keep the following two points in mind:

The price for any individual item is based on the value of the metal, plus market demand for the specific item. Some items are valuable primarily because of their metal content; they are quite literally “worth their weight in gold”. Other items, such as rare coins or jewelry, may command a higher price if there is market demand for them. Your gold dealer should give you an honest assessment of the market value for the particular item you are looking to buy or sell.

Check your jewelry dealer’s license. Do they have one? Jewelry dealers are legally required to have a license, but not all of them do. The license should be prominently displayed, up to date, and the dealer should be happy to point it out. Having a license means the dealer takes safeguards to protect against the purchase or sale of stolen jewelry, which helps protect the consumer against illegal deals.

Do you know someone who recently inherited his or her relative’s jewelry collection? Do they want to keep some pieces for sentimental reasons, and receive a fair price on the rest? Have them visit us – we’ll give them an honest assessment of the value, and may be able to purchase the jewelry that day.

Silver, one of the very valuable precious metals, has many important uses in our everyday lives. The most common applications of silver are found in currency and investments, such as silver bars and coins, as well as in jewelry. However, there are various industrial and technological uses of silver that aren’t as obvious.

Silver is a superior conductor of electricity. Silver is widely used in electronics because of its non-corrosiveness, high tolerance to heat and also because it is an excellent electrical conductor. Its high conductivity produces better sound quality for sound equipment and is used in circuit boards, switches, TV, computer screens and microchips. Silver also has the ability to withstand arching and is used in high voltage electronics.

Silver is used for making mirrors. Silver is used as a backing for mirrors to provides clear, crisp images and great durability; commonly found in specialized equipment such as solar reflectors. Silver reflects visible light and is often found in mirrors that need superior reflectivity for light.

Silver had an important role in photography. Though not as common as it once was due to digital photography, silver was often used in film photography. Film that incorporates silver produces sharper images when exposed.

Are you a grandparent and are looking to make a future investment for your grandchildren? Many financial advisors recommend their clients invest 5% to 15% of their investment portfolio in rare coins, and precious metals as a hedge against the weakening of the United States Dollar, inflation, and world instability. We also offer up to 15% commission on jewelry sales when you refer your friends or family. Please call Paul Albarian today at (818) 827-7152 to set up an appointment and get free information.