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It’s important to have a diversified investment portfolio. You never know what the future may hold. This is why proper investment planning is essential to your financial success. People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan. Rare coins and precious metals (Bullion: Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium) have proven to be a great investment choice and are definitely a great option to consider if you are looking to invest money for the future.

Most financial planners recommend that their clients invest 5% to 15% in rare coins and precious metals as a hedge against inflation, devaluation of the U.S. Dollar and world instability. Precious metals could be great investment choices as you can use them to guard against unforeseen inflation and the devaluation of currency: While reducing the risk in your investment portfolio. The value of precious metals is tied to the world current market price and is based on the usefulness and demand for the materials themselves. Precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium are likely to increase in value over time. This is why investors choose to invest in rare coins and precious metals because they want the profit potential to increase the value of their overall investment portfolio.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Instead of focusing purely on traditional investments, turn your attention to gold and silver; knowing that the different types of coins available will make it easier to choose an investment. Gold and silver bullion coins are great choices for investments, but do not confuse them with collector coins.

We will make a plan that fits your needs, not ours. One of the best benefits of investing in rare coins and precious (bullion) metals, is that you will have the flexibility to choose the investment you want as well as how much you want to invest. We offer a variety of items at very competitive prices, allowing you to find the item(s) you want at an amount of money that is comfortable for you. This is a great investment opportunity that is perfect for anyone who wants to add more profit potential to their investment portfolio while reducing overall risk.

Tap into our 23 years of knowledge and experience to give you unbiased information. We are experts when it comes to our recommendations of gold, silver and other rare coins and precious (bullion) metals. We will provide you with honest and accurate information. Ask our customers on Yelp! We can also assist you if you would like to sell anything made of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in new or damaged condition.

Call us today at (818) 827-7152 for advice on how to make the most out of your investment.

People are living longer and everything is getting more expensive. With the rising cost of everyday items like gasoline, extra money is always needed. When money is tight, one way to make extra cash is to evaluate the items that are just collecting dust around your home. Items such as jewelry, precious metals and rare coins have great value and many people may not know how easy it is or where to go to sell them.

Many elderly people have to leave their homes after 30 years or more to go into assisted living, or someone passes away or incurs high medical bills. In the event of an unpredictable situation, you may be left to pay off these sudden and unexpected expenses. Oftentimes, during these events, we are left with an estate and maybe have the great responsibility of being the executor of the estate. You might be unsure of what to do with the items. Medical bills and living expenses can quickly add up, which is why it’s important to evaluate the items you have lying around your home and find out how much they are worth.

We are a reputable dealer, and our Yelp! reviews support that. We are recognized as an honest gold and jewelry dealer in the Los Angeles area and offer free verbal expert appraisals on your items. We value your privacy and will always handle your items with care. We know that money is essential for various occasions in life and we will provide you with a fair and honest valuation. Visit our Yelp profile and see what past clients have to say about us!

We give you a free no obligation verbal appraisal and treat you and your belongings with respect and dignity during a delicate or complicated time in your life. With the estate of a loved one, you want the items to be handled with care and respect. We will offer you a free and fair price for your items.

We want to help you with those unpredictable situations. During unpredictable events, you may need money to help you pay for the expenses and bills. Selling your unwanted gold and silver jewelry items can get you the money you need. You may also choose to part with rare items you have been nurturing during your lifetime, which is where we come in. We can help you. We can buy your coins and jewelry. Sell your old and unwanted items to Paul Albarian & Associates and get a fair price so that you can get the value you deserve.

Call Paul Albarian & Associates today at (818) 827-7152 to discuss how we can help you handle you and your loved one’s estate during these unpredictable situations.

If you want to sell your items it will be your choice, and you should be comfortable to know that you came to a reputable place. With the holidays just around the corner, selling your unwanted jewelry or rare coins can provide you with an additional income. With a solid track record of excellence, you are in good hands with Paul Albarian & Associates. We will give you an accurate appraisal and allow you to sell your jewelry and rare coins to us for a reasonable price if you choose to do so.

We will give you a free verbal appraisal on your coins and jewelry. Turn your unwanted jewelry, rare coins or precious metals into cash by selling them to a professional dealer. You may never know just how much your precious items may be worth unless you get a professional appraisal. At Paul Albarian & Associates, we carefully examine your coins and jewelry and offer you an estimate on how much your items are worth.

Many people say they want to sell their coins and jewelry but they don’t know where to go. With an increase in business ads looking to turn your gold into cash, some people may become skeptical about which businesses to trust. With over 23 years of experience, Paul Albarian is an honest, reputable coin and jewelry dealer who’s conveniently located in the Burbank area. With just a phone call away, you can receive a free, no obligation appraisal on value of all your precious items; and provide useful information for the future.

You need to find out what you have and what it is worth before you can figure out what to do with it. Unsure about the value of the rare coin you inherited or the jewelry necklace you received on your birthday a long time ago? Bring your jewelry items to us and we will offer you honest advice about the value of your items. If you need extra cash and you have unwanted jewelry items lying around the house, consider selling them. You can pay off your bills, settle a loan or even increase your savings. You will be surprised to learn just how valuable some of your jewelry items might be – which is always a welcomed benefit.

You will receive a free no obligation appraisal. We are known for our honest appraisals, fair pricing and professional experience when it comes to jewelry pieces and rare coins. The value assigned to any jewelry item will depend on various factors, which is why you need a reliable appraiser. You might find that it’s time to part with older items that you’ve had for years, which is why appraisals are so beneficial to have – you need an accurate price before you can make the decision to sell.

Call us today at (818) 827-7152 to schedule a free, no obligation appraisal on all your unwanted jewelry, rare coins or precious metals.

Don’t get overcharged for jewelry. Why do we pay so much for jewelry? Because we think the precious metals and precious stones justify the expense, and because jewelry is a “luxury” item. But jewelry doesn’t need to be nearly as expensive as it is. In fact, most of the cost of a piece of jewelry is profit for the jeweler because it’s sold at “retail price.”

The typical markup for jewelry, especially at the mall, is 10-20 times the base price. There’s no doubt that gold is valuable (at the time of writing, gold is worth more than $1339 per ounce). But the value of the materials, and even the skilled labor involved in making jewelry, doesn’t come close to justifying the cost. If you buy a ring at a jeweler in the mall, you aren’t just adding a ring to the family jewelry collection – you’re probably adding an extra “0” to the price tag, too!

Buy quality jewelry from an upstanding business man. At Paul Albarian & Associates, we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and honest, expert advice. We will guide you through the process of selecting and buying a piece of jewelry, and making sure that you have a piece you’re happy with at a fair price. Just as buying a piece of jewelry for a loved one is an investment in your relationship, we consider selling jewelry an investment in our relationship with our clients.

We sell estate jewelry at great discounts – including Cartier, Tiffany, and Rolex. We maintain an inventory of brand-name and bespoke jewelry, which we can sell to you at a great price. Moreover, we acquire most of our jewelry through estate sales and we have a broad inventory selection than most stores. This can help you focus on a fashion that suits you the best. Our inventory includes classic and elegant pieces over the years – providing you with options you may not be able to find at most jewelry stores.

We can have new jewelry made for you based on a picture or sketch, again at a great discount. Not satisfied with what you can find in the stores, or want a piece of jewelry made to particular specifications? We can help! Bring us a photo or sketch of your desired piece, and we will work local artisans to create a custom piece of jewelry for you. And even for custom pieces, our prices will beat retail jewelry stores by a wide margin.

Getting ready to propose, or want to commemorate a special occasion? Please call us today at (818) 827 – 7152 to schedule an appointment to learn more about how you can save money on jewelry with Paul Albarian & Associates.

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, 1 ounce of gold was worth about $20. At the time of writing in 2014, 1 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 1 ounce of gold. Today, you can buy a high-quality suit for about $1,000 – still about 1 ounce of gold.

In the 1960’s, the average rent in Burbank, California for a single person was about $60-$75 per month. Today, the average rent in Burbank, California is about $1,600 per month – about 3 ounces of gold then, and 1.5 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.

Are you selling jewelry or rare coins at your garage sale? Watch out for that undercover dealer who will try to underpay you. Unscrupulous (sometimes weekend) gold and other dealers often frequent garage sales looking for items for which the seller may not know the true value. While there is nothing illegal about this, it is a dishonest practice that tries to take advantage of people’s lack of information and knowledge.

Many times these dealers do not own businesses and try to buy things cheap from unsuspecting people who do not know the real price. Even a small gold chain may be worth up to $150 or more but the seller may be offered only $10 for the piece in a box of other worthless pieces, because the seller may think it is not gold. Sometimes, the dealer will justify the lower price because of some minor flaw or the condition of the metal. However, the item is often worth far more than their offer based on the weight of metal, alone!

They may give you the impression they are going to use the item, when in fact they are just reselling it. Whether or not the buyer intends to use or resell the item, you deserve a fair price. And the dealer needs to identify himself as a dealer to you. A deep discounted price is a sign of dishonesty, and you should hold off because you can get a better price from an honest dealer.

I identify myself as a dealer, because I have a reputation to uphold. I am not a random individual, touring garage sales. I am a business owner and a member of the many organizations (e.g., Burbank Chamber of Commerce) and I have an A rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). I take pride in my reputation as an upstanding businessman, but don’t take my word for it; see what my customers say about me on Yelp.

Come in for a free verbal appraisal to know your item’s true worth. Bring your items to our office, and I will appraise them in person. I’ll walk you through the process; explaining how and why the item is worth what it is. Then, if you’re satisfied with my appraisal, I will buy the item(s) from you, and you will be offered a no obligation fair price.

Are you, or someone you know, interested in selling old jewelry or rare coins? We also offer up to 15% commission on jewelry sales when you refer your friends and family. Please call Paul Albarian today at (818) 827-7152 to set up an appointment and get a free evaluation.

Precious metal prices usually increase alongside inflation, meaning inflation does not reduce the value of the precious metals. Inflation lowers the value of the US Dollar (and most world currencies), meaning it gradually takes more money to buy the same thing. Precious metal prices usually adjust for inflation. This means one ounce of gold can still buy pretty much the same quality and quantity of things it could buy over 100 years ago.

Precious metals are part of a balanced investment portfolio; most financial advisors suggest that their clients put 5 to 15 percent of their investment portfolio in precious metals. Stocks, bonds, real estate, and other investment vehicles are all subject to different market forces and world events. Putting too much of your money into one investment type can put your wealth at risk. But dividing your portfolio between different investment types limits your exposure to risk.

Precious metals are investments that protect against inflation, the devaluation of the US Dollar, and world instability. If you had $10,000 in an investment account in 1960, you were doing pretty well. A single family home in Burbank, California cost about $22,000 – a ratio of 2.2 times the value of your $10,000. If you had $10,000 of gold (approx. 283.5oz) in 1960 , the same amount of gold today would be worth approximately $373,725.50 – a much better nest egg! And that single family home is worth less than $600,000 today; a lot less than $822,196.10 (2.2 times $373,725.50).

Paul Albarian has over 23 years experience helping our clients select the best precious metal investments. In the past 23 years our clients’ portfolio from their investment in rare coins and precious metals has increased five to ten times. Their investment had increased more in 2011 when gold went to an all time high of $1920 per ounce. We believe in honest customer service and transparent pricing. We work with you to identify the best investment for your particular situation. Many gold dealers just want to make as much money as possible but we believe in building relationships with our clients, which means we always offer fair prices and keep your long-term interests in mind. After all, customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

Our prices are available on our website, and we will beat any verifiable price from a competitor. Visit our website to see the current prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Please click the refresh button to update the prices; every five minutes. We are confident they represent the best prices on the market. If you find a better price from a verified gold dealer, contact us and we will beat that price!

Want to learn more about investing in precious metals? Give us a call at (818) 827-7152.

Did you know you can save thousands of dollars on an engagement ring by NOT going to a major 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.

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 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 an 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, we will buy the jewelry from you the same day.

We’ll donate up to 15% of the jewelry purchases to your organization. If you schedule a jewelry party as a fundraiser for your favorite 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 make them part of the commission to you or your organization.

We buy a range of items. We buy rare coins, precious metals, and jewelry. We also buy watches, diamonds, dental gold, sterling silver flatware, vintage paper currency, fountain pens, other 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 today at (818) 827-7152 to schedule an appointment to appraise the item.

Call us today at (818) 827-7152 to book your next jewelry party!

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.