Jewelry & Watch Expertise
Practical guides and care tips from our master jewelers and horologists serving Taylor, Texas and the surrounding Williamson County communities.
7 Signs Your Watch Needs Service (Don't Ignore These)
**Quick answer:** Bring your watch in for service if it gains or loses more than 30 seconds a day, the seconds hand jumps irregularly, the crown feels gritty, you see moisture under the crystal, it stops and restarts on its own, it has not been serviced in five-plus years, or the crystal is scratched or cracked. Catching any one of these early often means a simple service instead of a movement rebuild.
How to Sell Gold for the Best Price: What Buyers Won't Tell You
**Quick answer:** A fair offer for gold jewelry is typically 70–85% of melt value, calculated as weight × purity × current spot price. Look up today's spot price before any appointment, demand to see the scale and the math, and walk away from any buyer who refuses to show their calculation. The full guide below shows exactly how the numbers work.