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The best way to protect gold valuables is through a combination of secure storage, proof of the items’ ownership and value, and the right insurance coverage in case the worst happens. However, selecting the best jewelry insurance company can be overwhelming. With so many highly rated providers available, it can be difficult to determine which…

The coins shown on this page represent many of the gold and silver coins we commonly purchase. This list is not exhaustive. Alloy’s offers are based solely on precious metal content and current market prices. Alloy does not pay additional premiums for rarity, grading, or collector value. Some coins, such as bullion and rounds, trade…

Gold is often regarded as a safe haven, a hedge against inflation, and a store of value. Yet anyone who watches the charts knows one thing: gold prices fluctuate, sometimes even sharply, and in ways that can test an investor’s confidence. That raises an unsettling question for investors and sellers alike: if gold can drop…

Much like a signature proves authorship or a serial number verifies a luxury watch, gold stamps and markings help identify the value, composition, and authenticity of gold jewelry. In other words, they help protect buyers against fraud and help sellers estimate how much their piece may be worth. Ahead, this gold jewelry markings guide walks…

Jewelry stores sell gold every day, but not everyone realizes that many of them also buy it. Some purchase gold for its scrap value, while others may pay more for pieces they can resell for a decent profit. Either way, not every store offers this service, and pricing varies. So do jewelry stores buy gold?…

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…