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You’ve probably heard of many different types of gold, including rose gold, white gold, and traditional yellow gold. But what makes white gold white, if the metal itself doesn’t exist in this colour? Man-Made Metal The first thing to know is that it is an alloy, or a metal that is not naturally occur in nature. […]
The gold trade industry has a very dynamic nature. Gold prices may fluctuate but there actually are signs that give you a hint or two about the best time to sell your scrap gold or broken pieces of jewelry. What can be unpredictable though, are the gold buyers that you trade with. Gold selling can be a […]
Gold is one of the most sought-after metals in North America. This precious metal, however, is in much more than jewelry. While the price of gold still varies significantly based on demand, bars are still seen as a viable investment option for many people. Our currency hasn’t been backed by gold since 1933; however, worldwide demand […]
The watch industry isn’t based purely on first-hand purchases and second-hand scrap metal sales. Fine timepieces are an investment with the potential for even greater returns on resale. Many of them increase in value the older they become, so you might be lucky enough to be carrying a goldmine on your wrist. Know Your Buyer Buyers of used watches can […]
When selling gold there are numerous variables you have to consider to estimate value. A gold carat refers to the gold’s overall purity. For example, 24 carat gold would be pure gold as compared to 10 or 14 carat gold which is mixed with other metals for several different reasons, like to increase strength and durability. While […]
Gold and silver prices are a complicated topic when compared to other commodities like stocks and currencies. With the other commodities, the price is dependent on the information surrounding the commodity, its location or its supply coupled with the demand for it. Once this information is available, an investor in these commodities is able to […]
With all of the talk about the value of gold jewelry, silver is often thought of as gold’s poorer cousin. But that is inaccurate. Silver jewelry is valuable too, and businesses that buy silver jewellery will value yours. The first step in the process is to have your jewelry appraised, and here are three good reasons why. Purity and […]
If it’s time to sell your jewellery, you should know that all jewellery appraisals are not created equal. You’ll need to be sure that your appraiser is fair, honest and experienced; a good appraiser will also make sure that you’ll be under no pressure when you have the appraisal done. Why is it so important […]
If you have rare gold coins, you may not be sure exactly what they’re worth. Occasionally, a rare coin appears in the backyard of a curious digger, or in the storage locker that ended up on auction, and the finder becomes a millionaire; more often than not however, they are not hundred-year old artifacts. Rare […]
Confusion sometimes reigns when discussion about sterling silver jewelry and silver jewelry comes up. Here we look at the differences between the two and why sterling silver is the most common material used for jewelry. Silver Jewelry Also known as fine silver, 999, three nines fine or pure silver, this metal is 99.9 percent silver. It is […]
