1.What is Silver Hallmarking? Hallmarking is the practice of distinguishing the level of precious medal’s purity in the UK since the twelfth century. It represents Britain’s oldest form of consumer protection. 2. Why is it Important? Just like gold, silver hallmarking (or standard marking) is one of the most important Read more…
Selling jewellery is the art of balancing between fast transaction and the dollar received. Finding the right option to sell your jewellery can be time-consuming and tricky. Here are different methods you can choose: 1. Pawnshop Pros: If you need cash extreme fast, pawnshops provide the quickest cash for emergencies. Read more…
The global pandemic has caused a large amount of pressure and stress, especially to our economics and personal finances. If you are looking to get some cash or build up your savings for the uncertain future, exchanging some of your old jewellery can be the quickest and easiest idea to Read more…
Does money buy happiness? If so, how much money would it take? And what is happiness anyway? Economics professor Richard Easterlin probed these questions back in 1974. He found that regardless of income levels, people believed that if they had an extra 20 percent more in their budget, they would Read more…
Precious metal prices have delivered one of the strongest months on record in August. Gold has hit a record high in July, trading above USD$2000 per troy ounce. Silver has also continued to soar, up more than 30 percent for the last month. Precious metal prices are continuing to deliver, Read more…
It’s the million dollar question. Or is it two million? If you’d ever be so lucky to stumble upon a big pot of gold sitting under a rainbow you’d be looking at 1000 gold coins, and a few wishes heading your way… But exactly how much is a pot of Read more…
We all want to get rich, but often it’s the ‘how’ that really derails all our best-laid plans of yachts and 1000 thread-count sheets. However, with a little patience, sometimes we already have all the tools to be at least a bit richer in our own hands. Saving, while not the Read more…
DCLA diamond evaluations To sell diamonds in Australia, The Gold Company recommends a DCLA report. The DCLA is the only worldwide recognised diamond certification laboratory, grading diamonds to the rules and standards set out by the International Diamond Council (IDC) and World Jewelry Confederation (CIBJO). If you do not have Read more…
Who doesn’t love the idea of gold and silver bricks stacked up in your living room? There is definitely more than one reason to invest in gold and silver bullion. Compared with other commodities, the value of gold and silver have stayed surprisingly constant over the years, holding their value Read more…
Gold prices have hit a record high in July this year, but it looks like silver is set to outshine gold. Both precious metals are soaring well beyond expectations and silver is looking to make a comeback. With silver at a high, and looking to soar even further, now is Read more…