Considering estate jewelry as an investment is an excellent way to broaden your portfolio beyond typical assets. Estate jewelry’s value comes from its uniqueness, craftsmanship, and history, offering a worth based on the piece’s condition, background, and beauty. Investing in estate jewelry can be a smart choice for those seeking financial returns from collectible items…
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Allocating money to the right investments is key to growing your wealth and protecting your financial future. While many investors purchase stocks, incorporating precious metals such as gold, silver, or palladium into your investments can provide a solid asset that helps diversify your portfolio. Knowing the difference between investing in precious metals vs. stocks can…
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Are you curious as to why numerous investors gravitate toward precious metal investments? These assets offer an alternative to bolster your financial security and feature options like gold coins and bullion. Learn the benefits of investing in precious metals and how you can leverage the expertise of AU Precious Metals to help you devise a…
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Platinum thermocouples are temperature sensors used in various types of scientific instruments and in laboratory settings to provide accurate temperature readings. When they reach the end of their useful life, thermocouples become scrap equipment, often destined for landfills. If you have scrap thermocouples, don’t discard them! Instead, learn how to identify those containing platinum and…
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Passing down family heirlooms is one of the oldest traditions in human history. When a loved one passes away, it is common for surviving family members to inherit jewelry. Examples include wedding bands, pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings, lockets, and cuff links. Family heirloom jewelry often contains precious metals and valuable gemstones, giving them sentimental and…
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Looking to earn extra cash? You might be surprised to learn that selling platinum scrap can be lucrative. Platinum, a rare and valuable metal, isn’t just found in bullion bars and investment coins— it’s widely used in small amounts for automotive fuel cells, computer hard drives, jewelry, and thermocouples. When these products break down or…
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Gold mining, also known as gold prospecting, has long been the primary source of gold. It continues to be a popular option for those looking to acquire gold and convert it to cash. Being familiar with mining regulations and methods of gold mining and knowing how to sell your gold to a reputable precious metals…
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When diversifying investment portfolios with precious metals, there are more options than just gold and silver. Platinum is a highly valuable precious metal that provides investment opportunities for new and seasoned investors. Platinum shares several characteristics with gold and silver. As an investment, its value, scarcity, and industrial applications offer unique opportunities to grow your…
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Have you ever asked yourself, “Why is gold so valuable historically?” Gold is one of the first metals to have been valued and considered precious in human history. A small gold bead found in Bulgaria shows that the precious metal was used as far back as 4,500 B.C., making it the world’s oldest piece of…
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