We are familiar with gold and silver as valuable commodities, but what other metals would go into a list of top ten valuable metals today? The list may surprise you. Prices are per troy ounce and are based on Mid-May 2014 prices. 10. Indium: This metal is used in everything from aircraft engines to flat…
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A stunning swimsuit produced from $245,000 in 24-carat gold threads has been getting its share of “ooohs and ahhhs” this season at various promotional events and fashion shows. The suit weighs in at 1.1 kg and is the product of an inspiration by Ginza Tanaka, the well-known jewelry designer and maker. Ginza extended their concept…
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In an area like Boca Raton there are plenty of opportunities to buy jewelry that is real and of high quality, but there are also plenty of opportunities to get scammed. There are a few different ways that you can avoid scams when it comes to both buying and selling gold in Boca Raton. Following…
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Gold is an extremely popular precious metal. Pure gold today and that discovered from centuries past are essentially one and the same. Variations come into play when things are added to the gold to create subtle differences in color and density. Gold in its purest forms is yellow in color and malleable and soft. It…
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A phone is a very personal thing and for many there is nothing better than splurging on a great android case that not only protects their phone but also makes it personal and beautiful. However, what if you could buy a phone that is already decked out with diamonds and emeralds? The Savelli emerald studded…
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Introducing: The Bike of Bling How much are you willing to pay for a bicycle? Avid bikers will pay $5000 or more for a great bike, but rarely does any bike sell for more. House of Solid Gold, a California-based company that specializes in selling the “world’s most expensive” objects, challenges the idea of a…
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From the earliest times of recorded history gold has exerted an almost mystical influence over men. The effects of gold fever have built empires and destroyed lives. It has long been a substance that men and women crave and value as something different from all other natural materials. As a result of this attraction, the…
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Have you ever watched an episode of “Game of Thrones” and thought ‘that piece of jewelry would look great with the dress in my closet’? You are not alone, if you have. Millions of viewers have mentally matched a piece one of the characters was wearing to something in their own closets. With the detail…
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We live in a time when many are only interested in helping themselves, or in using others to get what they want. When you have no way of knowing the true value of what you own, it is easy for dishonest individuals to take what is yours by trickery and deception. Understanding the value of…
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A gold nugget a private collector found decades ago in Venezuela has now been proven to be the world’s largest single gold crystal, according to researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the U.S. The value is estimated at $1.5 million, and is rare because most gold is composed of multiple crystals. Single crystallinity…
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When you think of grilled cheese, you usually think of a cheap slice of cheese sandwiched between two pieces of white bread. However, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel’s restaurant, deca, is featuring a new gold inspired grilled cheese that will put a hole in your wallet and probably question your whole idea of what a grilled cheese…
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If you are looking to sell gold in Boca Raton, there are many things you will want to keep in mind. Obviously the gold will not be the same price as it was when you bought it new, but there are ways to help you get more from it. Everyone wants to get the most…
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Lots of people want to sell their gold jewelry for the extra cash. Economic times are tough, and it’s better for most people to have money than things. Gold is something that always has value, even in hard economic times, and has been used as money since the beginning of human society. People have always…
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You never know what will turn up at a flea market. A Midwest metal dealer paid a paltry $14,000 for a gold antique with the hopes of melting it down and getting money for the gold. He figured he’d make a quick $500 to $1000 from it. He was wrong. Flea Market Treasure The man,…
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Every year, fascinating people in the world win Nobel Prizes in one of several categories (economic sciences, chemistry, literature, physics, physiology or medicine, and last but certainly not least, peace). Now a piece of peace history is going up for auction in Baltimore, Maryland on March 27, 2014. An unnamed someone recently discovered the 1936…
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