What is Casting Grain? Casting grain is the foundation of jewelry making. These small, irregularly-shaped granules of raw metals are the building blocks for… Read Full Post
A Closer Look at Platinum Platinum is an intriguing metal with a rich history and a diverse range of uses. As a noble metal with… Read Full Post
The History Of Dental Gold When you hear ‘gold tooth,’ you might think of a friend or relative’s dental crown, Hollywood depictions of pirates like… Read Full Post
What Is the Melting Point of Gold? It’s been a scorching hot summer here at Garfield Refining’s headquarters in Philadelphia. We’re already in the midst of our… Read Full Post
How to Clean Silver Jewelry Silver jewelry has a lot to offer. Not only is silver the most affordable precious metal, but it’s also one… Read Full Post
What is White Gold? Most people know white gold as a more affordable alternative to platinum. But platinum aside, white gold is a beautiful… Read Full Post
The Many Uses of Edible Gold Why do people eat gold? Because they can! While edible gold is not the most common use of precious metals,… Read Full Post
How Well Can Metal Detectors Detect Gold? Metal detecting has been practiced since the early 20th century, and the technology has made great strides since the first… Read Full Post
Garfield Gives Back: Tacony Creek Park Cleanup Garfield Refining is proud to call Philadelphia home. We’re fortunate to have a Tacony Creek Park trailhead less than two… Read Full Post
