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We will give you up to 15% of the total purchases on jewelry we purchased from your friends and family when you host a jewelry party with Paul Albarian. Earn extra money by booking a fun jewelry party alongside your family and friends. We will host the event and the more unwanted jewelry your family and friends have to sell, the more money you can walk away with. A jewelry party is an enjoyable event which allows you to gather your family and friends together; and best of all–everyone benefits from it!

Earn extra money to pay off expenses, such as taxes. We all have bills to pay and responsibilities to look after, especially when it comes to taxes. With money being a little tight at times, people are looking for ways to make extra money to supplement their existing income. Invite all your family and friends and we will make sure that all your guests get an unbeatable price for their unwanted jewelry.

Help your friends and family who do not know where to go with their coins and jewelry. People often have unwanted jewelry items lying around the home, unaware of the fact that they can sell these items. With extra money in hand, they can pay outstanding bills or even save up for something that they have been planning for, like a well-deserved vacation or even a brand-new kitchen appliance.

You don’t have to throw a party to earn a commission. Go online (e.g. Facebook) and tell your friends and family to sell their unwanted jewelry to Paul Albarian. When they sell their jewelry to Paul, email Paul telling him your person’s name and Paul will mail you a commission check worth up to 15% of the purchase price of their jewelry.

Paul Albarian & Associates has been buying rare coins, precious metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium) and jewelry for over 23 years. With multiple years of experience and a great reputation in buying and selling rare coins, precious metals, and jewelry in Burbank, we take pride in providing our clients with honest advice and competitive prices for their items. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority. Don’t take our word for it – look what my clients have to say about us on Yelp.

We are fair dealers, and will beat any verifiable price. Refer your family and friends to us and we will pay fair prices for unwanted items, while offering affordable pieces in return. This is the best option for anyone looking to earn an additional income. Bring in your unwanted jewelry, rare coins and precious metals and we will offer you a free, no obligation appraisal!

Call us today, at (818) 827-7152 to book a jewelry party and earn extra cash.

Mark the moment with a coin that documents the special occasion. Whether you are celebrating the arrival of your new bundle of joy, or looking for the perfect christening gift, items like rare coins and precious metals are perfect for these memorable occasions. With a valuable jewelry piece or even a historic rare coin to mark the occasion, you will have all the more reason to celebrate and make the most of these great moments.

A toy can lose value and may end up in the trash. Although this usually seems like a perfect gift to give to someone who is celebrating the birth of their child, keep in mind that these items won’t last forever and they will likely end up in the trash or be given away to a charity. This is why it is a great idea to give a precious gift like a personalized jewelry item or a rare coin to make the moment a memorable one; allowing your loved ones to treasure the memory forever.

Clothes become outgrown and eventually get donated. Clothes are often practical gifts and infants quickly outgrow many of the clothes before they even have a chance to wear them. Parents are often left with an excessive amount of new clothes that no longer fit their infant. A jewelry item, on the other hand, will never get too old or lose its value over time.

I can sell affordable new birth and christening gold jewelry gifts in Los Angeles to fit your budget. A gold jewelry item is definitely valuable and will definitely fit in perfectly with any occasion that you want to celebrate. You can choose between items like necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings and more.

You can buy gold and silver coins with the year to mark the special occasion. Buying a gold or silver coin from this year or a previous year can help remind you and your loved ones of the special occasion. At Paul Albarian & Associates, we can get you a rare coin with the year to mark the special occasion; creating a timeless, perfect gift that will be in the family for many years. Combine these rare coins with a beautiful piece of jewelry and make it a memorable and ideal gift for a birth or christening event.

Call us today at (818) 827-7152 to find out what affordable jewelry gifts we have for sale.

In with the new and out with the old! Spring Cleaning is a great opportunity to organize your belongings, and get rid of some of the old jewelry or watches you no longer wear. You will be surprised how much your old jewelry might be worth, and you can easily turn your unwanted items into cash.

Many people have things of value just accumulating dust in their garage. This might be an old appliance, clothes you are no longer wearing, or sports equipment that you probably won’t ever use again. Turning these items of value into cash is always a good idea. This is why you should do the same with your unwanted coin collections, jewelry and precious metals. At Paul Albarian & Associates, we buy rare coins, watches, diamonds, and other jewelry items. Anything made out of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in new or damaged condition. As a reputable jewelry dealer in Burbank, California, you can rest assured that you will get the best deal possible.

Many people could use the money by selling jewelry or coins that are just lying around the house. Additional income is always needed. Selling old jewelry will help you pay your expenses and taxes this time of year. You often don’t realize just how much money you have lying around your home. This is why it’s a good idea to spring clean your home, clear out what you don’t need and see what you can turn into cash. You can easily pay a few bills by doing this.

We give free verbal appraisals and pay you on the spot. You can instantly find out what your unwanted items are worth, allowing you to get a great deal and decide what you want to let go and what you want to keep. If you want to sell – you will have cash in hand, instantly and effortlessly. If you are thinking of contacting an expert in the Los Angeles area, look no further than Paul Albarian & Associates.

We will beat any verifiable price. Check us out on Yelp! We specialize in buying a variety of jewelry items, including gold, silver, platinum and palladium. We can also give you expert advice on all your unwanted jewelry items, as well as superior customer service and honest pricing. Visit our Yelp! profile and see what others have been saying about us!

Call us today at (818) 827-7152 to learn more about what items we can purchase from you.

Are you selling jewelry or rare coins at your garage sale? Watch out for that undercover dealer who will try to underpay you. Unscrupulous 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 offering 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 that 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 many organizations like the 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. 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.

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.

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 of experience in 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 that day– We believe in building relationships with our clients, which means we always offer fair prices and keep your long-term interests in mind. 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!

Thursday, February 13th 2014

In 1986 this coin sold for $110 each and the highest price of silver that year was $6.32 per ounce. Today we are selling the United States Morgan Silver Dollar (Minted 1878-1904 and 1921) graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) in Mint State 63 for only $58 each when you buy a box of twenty coins or more. Please go to our website for more our everyday low prices for less than twenty coins. The dates of these coins will be before 1900 and our choice. Don’t wait! Call Paul Albarian & Associates, LLC at (818) 827-7152 today to get this historic timeless classic coin and one of the best investments today.

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.