Fine gold shows up in investment coins, bullion bars, and high-end products, but the term can be confusing for those who’ve only dealt with jewelry marked in karats. What is fine gold? It refers to gold that’s 99.9% pure or higher, often stamped as 999 or 9999. Unlike alloyed gold in jewelry, fine gold has…
The difference between 10K and 14K gold may not be obvious at first glance, but it matters, especially for durability, appearance, and resale value. This guide will break down how karats really work, when purity matters, and how to choose between the two so one can buy or sell without second-guessing. Understanding Gold Purity and…
Selling gold bullion is different from selling jewelry. Its value is based almost entirely on gold content and current market price. Understanding pricing and buyer offers is essential for first-time sellers learning how to sell gold bullion. This guide outlines how gold bullion is valued, the factors that affect payout, and how sellers can navigate…
It’s strange to think of gold not as jewelry but as something that may have spent decades inside someone’s mouth. That’s because dental gold, including crowns, bridges, and fillings, sits in its own resale category. Sure, it isn’t pure 24K in most cases, but it still contains real, recoverable value. The real challenge then isn’t…
When it comes to silver pricing, the most common way to estimate the value of a silver coin or bar is to look at the current spot price of silver. Combined with the item’s purity and weight, spot price helps determine the melt value, which many buyers and sellers use as a baseline. However, spot…
Silver’s Price Spike Exposed a Physical Market Bottleneck Silver prices plunged roughly 30% in a single session earlier this week (early Feb. 2026), and volatility spikes forced many dealers to widen spreads or pause buying altogether. During the silver surge and pullback, the most glaring indicator wasn’t only the spot price but also how physical…
750 gold is a popular standard for fine jewelry worldwide, especially where durability matters as much as purity. This article will break down what makes 750 gold different, how pricing works, how to test it properly, and how to judge its value when buying or selling. What Does 750 Mean on Jewelry? The hallmark definition…
Gold coins are thought to be a hedge against a volatile economy, but the majority of the metal’s accumulated value is either lost or captured during the actual liquidation process. The average person selling their gold would never know how the US gold market operates behind the scenes, and when there is a significant discrepancy…
Class rings mark school graduation; a symbol of achievement and belonging. Then life moves on, and they end up forgotten in a jewelry box for decades. When the need for cash arises, pawn shops feel like the obvious choice. Walk in, and walk out with money. But these shops are notorious for paying far less…
The gold lighter test is a quick and common way people try to check if their gold jewelry is real, simply by holding the piece over a flame and watching how it reacts. But playing with fire, even figuratively, comes with questions. How do you test gold with a lighter? Does this method provide accurate,…