In the ancient world, hammers were used to beat pure 24-karat gold into leaf. Over time, more sophisticated manufacturing processes have been developed to produce extremely thin films of gold, and those films have been used to cover even bigger surfaces.
Read MoreNo doubt, the spring season triggers thoughts of rebirth and renewal in all those religions. That made us wonder how many stories from the world’s great religions have to do with gold. Here are some that we found for you. And interesting to note, they just might contain some useful lessons about how to find gold in your own hunting for recyclable treasures.
Read MoreIf you want to see what is probably the most valuable piece of metallic art on the planet, you’re going to have to hop on a plane, go to Thailand and go see the Golden Buddha (called the “Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan” in Thai), located in the Wat Traimit temple in Bangkok.
Read MoreSome small gold and gold-filled items are easy to overlook. They roll around in drawers. They escape notice at antique malls and estate sales. But make no mistake about it. If you keep your eyes open for them and buy them and set them aside for processing by a qualified gold refinery, they can put a lot more dollars in your pocket than you expect. Today, we’re sharing the following list of small gold items that are not on most people’s radar.
Read MoreWhy are we blogging about Crivelli today? It is because of his extensive use of gold in his paintings – not gold-colored paint, but real gold. He used the precious metal in remarkable ways. He found a way to not only apply gold leaf to areas of his paintings, but to etch beautiful geometric patterns into those gold surfaces. The effect is pretty breathtaking.
Read MoreMost older relatives don’t intentionally hide precious metals from members of their families. What some tend to do, however, is to underestimate the value of the precious metal items that they own. As a result, they fail to cash in on their value at a time of life when money could come in very handy for them.
Read MoreThe gold – often found in ceremonial items, church furnishings and artworks – is something that was amassed through the efforts of religious individuals and clergy who built cathedrals and churches, furnished them, and dedicated it all to the glorification of God.
Read MoreOnce a day, I get emails that display all the newly listed items on eBay that contain those words. It saves me the trouble of going to eBay daily to hunt for them. On a typical day, I get more than 100 listings that I can quickly review...
Read MoreThe recent holiday services and celebrations remind us that precious gold and silver can be found in many ceremonial items that are used for religious purposes. Here are a few reasons why this could be a good time to reclaim the precious metals that religious items contain...
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