Gold hasn't lost its luster

The gold market logged its biggest one-day percentage drop in 30 years on Monday, but that may not matter for local gold buyers, according to Charles Halpern, one of the owners of Albert’s Diamond Jewelers in Schererville.

Gold hasn't lost its luster

Albert's Jewelers Senior Sales Associate Christine DiNicola, right, shows customer Nicole Somers a white gold anniversary band at the store in Schererville. The gold market logged its biggest one-day percentage drop in 30 years on Monday, but that may not matter for local gold buyers, accord…

Gold hasn't lost its luster

Nicole Somers tries on a white gold anniversary band at Albert's Jewelers in Schererville. The gold market logged its biggest one-day percentage drop in 30 years on Monday, but that may not matter for local gold buyers, according to Charles Halpern, one of the owners of Albert’s.

Gold hasn't lost its luster

Recently purchased gold jewlery is shown at Albert's in Schererville. The gold market logged its biggest one-day percentage drop in 30 years on Monday, but that may not matter for local gold buyers, according to Charles Halpern, one of the owners of Albert’s Diamond Jewelers.

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Stolen medal replaced for Gary Tuskegee Airman

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Stolen medal replaced for Gary Tuskegee Airman

Quentin Smith talks Friday about the honor of being a Tuskegee Airman.

Stolen medal replaced for Gary Tuskegee Airman

Tuskegee Airman Quentin Smith's Congressional Gold Medal was replaced Friday in a ceremony at Gary City Hall.

Tuskegee Airman Quentin Smith dies at 94

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Crown Point council sets rules for cash for gold businesses

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Couple's disannexation petition set for May 7 hearing in C.P.

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Reaction mixed on Hammond cash for gold proposal

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Industry expert shares tips on selling gold

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Credible buyers offer advantages to gold sellers, retailers say

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Ever wonder what happens at the little gold-buying stores?

With the throngs of new gold-buying businesses popping up in the region, people may be wondering if it is worth it to dig through their jewelry boxes for a little quick cash. Times staff writer Lauri Harvey Keagle tried it herself, and the benefit of comparison shopping was quickly evident.

What happens at all the gold-buying stores?

With the throngs of new gold-buying businesses popping up in the region, people may be wondering if it is worth it to dig through their jewelry boxes for a little quick cash. A Times staff writer tried it herself, and the benefit of comparison shopping was quickly evident.