How To Spot Fake Gold
Jan 31 2023
You get an old piece of jewelry passed down in your family and wonder, “Is this real gold?” There are plenty of metal alloys out there that appear like gold, so it’s a fair question Read Full Post
Garfield named “Best Dental Refiner In North America” for 12th consecutive year
Dec 09 2022
For the twelfth straight year, Garfield Refining has been named North America’s “Best Dental Scrap Refiner” by Dentaltown Magazine. Founded in 1892, Garfield Refining is a family-owned precious metal refinery in Northeast Philadelphia serving dental Read Full Post
Garfield Serves Its Community and Promotes Sustainability with Fall Tree Planting Event
Oct 28 2022
This week, Garfield held a fall tree planting event in nearby Tacony Creek Park. With guidance from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and our friends with the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford (TTF) Watershed Partnership, we focused on planting large Read Full Post
Is Gold Rare In Space?
Aug 25 2022
When you stare off into the night sky, do you ever think about gold? Here on Earth, we know gold is rare. It’s mined from the ground, processed in a gold refinery, and used to Read Full Post
The Significance of Gold for St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 17 2022
When you think about St. Patrick’s Day, you probably picture green leprechauns, shamrocks, rainbows, and a pot of gold. But have you ever wondered why we associate shimmering gold coins with St. Patrick’s Day? At Read Full Post
Who was the First to Discover Gold?
Jan 18 2022
The story of gold is almost as old as the story of civilization itself. Since the birth of history, cultures have embraced gold for its aesthetic appeal and inherent functionality. But who were the first Read Full Post
A Year in Review: Garfield Refining’s Best Blog Posts of 2021!
Jan 04 2022
2022 is officially here, so to celebrate the new year, Garfield Refining is going to take a look back through 2021 to highlight some of the precious metals stories and articles that really shined! In Read Full Post
Is there Gold in the North Pole?
Dec 22 2021
The North Pole is the farthest northern point on the globe, and it is also the fabled home of Santa Clause and his merry team of workshop elves. Existing in a geographical region known as Read Full Post
In the News: Garfield Wins “Best Dental Refiner” for 11th Straight Year
Dec 16 2021
Garfield Refining is North America’s “Best Dental Scrap Refiner” once again. Dentaltown Magazine announced Garfield as the winner for the eleventh year in a row. Founded in 1892, Garfield Refining is a third-generation, family-owned precious metal refinery Read Full Post
Will the Earth ever Run out of Gold?
Dec 08 2021
Gold is a commodity that has inspired and enthralled humans for most of recorded history. Wars have been fought and lost over the promise of gold. Today, it remains the symbol of wealth and success, Read Full Post