January 16, 2023
THE GOLD REFINING PROCESS – HOW GOLD IS REFINED
Ever wondered how gold is refined? Check out the five stages of metal refining according to the Royal Canadian Mint. The Five Stages of Metal Refining: From Ore to Pure The Royal Canadian Mint refines their gold using these five steps: 1. Pre-melt Doré bars in purities ranging from 5% to 95% are melted in […]
December 1, 2022
HOME TESTS FOR GOLD – HOW TO TELL IF GOLD IS REAL OR FAKE
Many of us have seen old movies and TV shows where a character tries to determine whether a coin is gold by biting it. While there may actually have been a time when this was a useful means of testing gold, it is probably not something that you would want to try today, whether you […]
November 16, 2022
WHAT MAKES US THE TOP GOLD BUYERS IN CANADA?
Got gold on your mind? Before you set out to sell your precious metal items, you’ll want to find a reliable dealer to get the biggest bang for your buck. From coast to coast, when it is time to SELL YOUR GOLD, read on to learn what makes us the top gold buyers in Canada. Our […]
November 2, 2022
STAMPS, MARKS, AND HALLMARKS
When we go to buy something, we tend to look for the information. Whether we’re buying a new cellphone or computer or an appliance or a car, we want to see the specifications written somewhere so we know who made it, where it was made, and, most importantly, what’s in it. Gold Stamps, Marks, and […]
October 6, 2022
A CLOSER LOOK AT COINS: MINTAGE, MINT MARKS, AND THE CARSON CITY MORGAN DOLLAR
In WHAT MAKES A COIN VALUABLE  we found out that there are several different things to consider when evaluating coins. There are the niddy-gritty details that numismatists look for such as condition, toning, and rare varieties, but most of the time, a coin is considered valuable because there aren’t a whole lot of them. In other words, […]
August 5, 2022
KNOW THE DESIGNER BRANDS BEFORE YOU SELL YOUR JEWELLERY
Are you thinking about selling your high-end jewellery? There are a wide variety of reason why you may want to part with your precious items. Maybe you no longer wear them. Maybe they were passed down and you would like some extra money. Or maybe you simply want to make more space in your home. […]