The California Gold Rush of 1848-1855 captured Americans’ imagination and led to several boomtowns throughout the Western U.S. But just as quickly as some of these towns grew, they were abandoned and became ghost towns. Read Full Post
If you own precious metals, they will rarely be in pure form. That’s because an overwhelming majority of precious metals scrap like jewelry, dental crowns, and luxury watches are comprised of precious metal alloys. An Read Full Post
Not all gold refineries are created equal. That’s why it’s vital to do some research before choosing which gold refinery to sell your precious metals to. Depending on who you choose, it can ultimately affect Read Full Post
When thinking of secure facilities, one name that constantly comes up in conversation is Fort Knox. And for a good reason. Fort Knox in Kentucky is where the United States government stores most of its Read Full Post
Palladium has become a popular precious metal in recent years because of its price increase. It reached a record-high of $3,017 per troy ounce on May 4, 2021. You may be interested to know that Read Full Post
Everyone knows how much gold is used in jewelry. Many others know gold is commonly used in dental crowns and fillings. But did you know the most significant industrial use of gold is in electronics? Read Full Post
The gold price gets the most attention when it comes to precious metals. And recently, palladium has garnered much attention, too. But another precious metal to keep an eye on in 2021 and beyond is Read Full Post
At Garfield Refining, we’re in the business of buying and selling precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. But what, exactly, is a precious metal? It’s a good question. And the answer isn’t as Read Full Post
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo is set to close on August 8th. We’ve been watching the games at Garfield, and it got us wondering: Are Olympic gold medals made of real gold? You may Read Full Post
Platinum is a silvery-white metal that’s the rarest of all the popular precious metals. Like gold, silver, and palladium, platinum has a wide range of uses. For instance, you probably know platinum is used for Read Full Post
