Gold Jewellery With Diamonds or Gemstones: What Happens When You Sell It?
A sale of a gold chain alone is fairly easy to accomplish due to the fact that there are many factors to take into account when valuing such a product, including weight, purity, and the gold market price at that time. However, a sale of diamond rings, a gemstone necklace, or an old brooch could […]
Old Jewellery vs Investment-Grade Gold: Why Their Value Is Calculated Differently
Gold remains gold, and therefore, two objects which have approximately equal quantities of it should be of equal value. While this seems like a logical assumption at the outset, the truth is that an old jewellery and a gold bar can end up with completely different valuations despite having the same approximate weight. The distinction […]
Inherited Jewellery, Coins or Gold? How to Understand What You Actually Have
If there was anything that could be considered to be inheritance that comes in the form of gold, jewellery, coins, or similar valued items, it could lead to more confusion than satisfaction. One would know that there is something that has existed in one’s family for a long time, but it does not automatically mean […]
Why More Canadians Are Investing in Physical Precious Metals
Economic uncertainty has always influenced the way people think about their money. While stocks, bonds and real estate continue to play an important role in many portfolios, an increasing number of Canadians are also turning to physical precious metals as part of a long-term investment strategy. Gold and silver have been valued for centuries, and […]
Why Coin Purity, Weight, and Market Price Matter When Buying Precious Metals
Physical gold or silver coin purchases are often perceived as a simple transactional process. An individual makes the purchase by choosing one of the available gold or silver coins, paying its current price, and putting the purchase into one’s collection or portfolio of investments. But there are far more issues to consider before proceeding with […]