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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While gold prospectors are often associated with gold miners and the gold rush era of the Old West, many people across the globe still prospect for gold. Amateur gold digger Darren Kamp hit the jackpot recently when he discovered an 83.59 troy oz. (2.6 kg) gold nugget called Lucky Strike using a Minelab Equinox 800…
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White gold vs. rose gold is a common debate in the jewelry world. Many prefer white gold’s classic look for pieces like engagement rings but enjoy rose gold’s romantic tones for fashion pieces. If you have rose or white gold pieces in your collection that you don’t wear, you may wonder whether you can sell…
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