Gold tends to outshine the rest in most discussions on precious metal investing. And while the spotlight on gold may make it seem like the only worthy investment, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Do some of gold’s disadvantages have you questioning whether you should buy it? If so, you should shift your focus […]
Do you have a set of silverware that never seems to get used, and you’re at a loss as to what to do with it? Do you have an extra set of silverware from your wedding or a set you received as a gift? Now, you can choose from several viable options, including selling your […]
If you’re looking to expand your investments in 2023, you may consider adding silver to your portfolio. Below, you can learn about what it means to invest in silver, how current market conditions can affect its price, and what makes it a good investment compared to other options.
The United States mints coins for two reasons: circulation, which is using coins as monetary value, and commemoration, which is using coins to denote a specific event. Besides metals such as copper and nickel, the U.S. mints coins in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These precious metals are more valuable than copper and nickel and […]
When you look at a piece of jewelry, you might not know much about the type of material used other than it’s a type of gold or silver. To the untrained eye, it’s even difficult to tell the difference between white gold, pure silver, and sterling silver. Even though all three are silver in color, […]
Silver coins were once widely used in circulation. However, this practice has long since stopped, and silver coins are more precious today than they were in the past. The color of a coin has little to do with its composition, and many coins that look silver are not made with this metal. Understanding which coins […]
Image via Flickr by Fæ As sterling silver gains popularity, more and more people are looking in their cupboards and drawers to find pieces of silver jewelry, plates, bowls, flatware, and cutlery. If you have pieces of silver that have been exposed to moisture or have not been cleaned, you may notice that the silver […]
When you have fine silverware, it’s important to do regular cleaning to keep it nice and shiny. Whether you acquired an old family heirloom or recently purchased your silver, there are many ways to remove tarnish that develops. Follow these techniques to clean your sterling silverware.The Importance of Taking Care of Sterling SilverwareSterling silverware is […]
If you’re interested in expanding your investment repertoire with gold or silver, you may be wondering which precious metal is worth more. There are several important distinctions between these two metals that you should be aware of before making your decision. The most important question, of course, is which metal is a better investment: gold […]