What Is the Melting Point of Gold? Jul 19 2024 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 Jul 12 2024 Silver jewelry has a lot to offer. Not only is silver the most affordable precious metal, but it’s also one… Read Full Post
Why Does Sterling Silver Tarnish? Jul 11 2024 Antique sterling silverware sets are a common family heirloom. Not only are they valuable, but they often have unique personalized… Read Full Post
What is White Gold? Jun 28 2024 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 Jun 21 2024 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? Jun 07 2024 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 Jun 06 2024 Garfield Refining is proud to call Philadelphia home. We’re fortunate to have a Tacony Creek Park trailhead less than two… Read Full Post
Is Gold Magnetic? May 30 2024 Magnetism is a fascinating force that many of us likely learned about in grade school. But unless you’re a physicist,… Read Full Post
Platinum: Jewelry’s Premier Precious Metal May 24 2024 The beloved silvery-white precious metal known as platinum is one of the rarest metals on earth, and the most expensive… Read Full Post