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May 23, 2023

The Benefits of Owning Gold in Canada: Hedging Against Inflation and Market Volatility

For thousands of years, gold has been valued by humanity for its beauty and scarcity. The first known use of gold as currency dates to around 700 B.C., when the first coins were produced by the merchants of Lydia, an Iron Age kingdom of Western Asia Minor. Made from a mixture of gold and silver known as electrum, these coins were simple lumps that had been stamped to identify them as currency.

Whether it’s exchanged as money, turned into jewellery, or used in modern electrical and technology applications, gold has remained a highly sought-after precious metal. Today, people are again turning to gold as an investment, but what makes gold so important and is it worth buying?

February 24, 2023

How To Sell Gold For Cash Online And Near Me In 2023

Are you wanting to sell your gold items for cash? Well, you are not alone. There are many people looking to make some extra money from their unwanted jewellery or coins. If you are planning on selling your precious items, but aren’t sure where to start, this guide will help walk you through the process of selling your gold for cash online and “near me” in 2023.

April 23, 2020

Math Of Gold – How To Calculate The Value Of Your Gold

Does the price of gold have you tempted to sell your unwanted jewellery? Before you part with your gold pieces, it may well benefit you to know the karat weight. But density, gold-plated jewellery, and pennyweight measurements can cause confusion, leading to improper karat rating for purity. What does all this mean, you ask? Don’t worry about frightening flashbacks of math class. We are going to answer how to figure out the pure gold content in any karat weight.

May 28, 2019

Earn Extra Money: How to Sell Gold in Calgary

Are you thinking about selling your gold? Trading in your unwanted jewelry is a great way to make some extra cash. But before you set out to peddle your pieces, you want to make sure you know the proper steps to take. To help you make the most of the jewelry selling process, we have put together some handy tips on how to sell gold in Calgary.

April 2, 2019

Best Place to Sell Gold (Locations Across Canada)

Looking to make some extra cash? Well, rummaging around in your jewelry box might be a great place to start. Selling your gold has never been easier—or more confusing. With so many options out there, finding the right buyer can be overwhelming. To help you get top dollar for your jewelry, here are some tips on how to find the best place to sell gold across Canada.

April 2, 2019

Where Can I Get Cash for Gold: Top Reasons to Sell Your Jewelry

Whether you’re looking to buy something for that special someone or pay off a few bills, extra cash can always come in handy. But like the old saying goes, money doesn’t grow on trees. While that is certainly true, you may have a source of income that you haven’t even considered—your jewelry box. Selling your gold pieces can fetch you a decent return, giving you some money when you need it most. If you are starting to ask yourself, “Where can I get cash for gold in Canada?”, here are the top reasons to finally sell your jewelry.

May 1, 2018

What we pay for your gold

We believe that having the right information and knowing what your gold is worth is the most important thing to know when deciding to sell your gold. Used and second-hand industries – from pawnshops to used car lots – have a bad reputation when offering a fair price for gold and we believe this comes from the imbalance of information between dealer and seller.

July 10, 2014

What is Gold Karat?

The term “karat” has been used for centuries to as a unit of gold purity. Gold karat is not the same as “carat” which is a measurement of diamond weight. Normally we see 10k, 14k, or 18k jewelry, and naturally the higher you go the more pure the gold is. But what does gold karat really mean?

Let’s start with 24k gold, which is pure, 100%, real mccoy gold. From now on, think of every piece of gold as having a purity that ranges between 0 and 24. So, if we have a 10k piece of gold, that means 10 parts of 24 is gold, and the other 14 are other alloys. This equates to 41.67% gold and 58.33% of other alloys. Here is a chart that lists out the other purities.

What other alloys are being used to make up the rest of your jewelry? There are an array of alloys that are typically used, such as silver, copper, nickel, zinc, or palladium. Some metals are chosen over others to alter the color. For example, “rose” gold has parts of copper to give that reddish color, and white gold is mixed with a white metal like silver, nickel, or palladium. Obviously the higher the Karat the higher the price of gold you can ask for.

June 5, 2014

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.

December 13, 2012

Turning Old Gold Into New Memories

Having served thousands of customers all across Canada, our gold buyers get to hear all sorts of different stories from many clients about how they acquired their items, where they came from and how long they’ve been sitting around. But often it’s the story about what people plan to do with the windfall from cashing-in their unwanted items like old gold that’s most interesting.

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