About 37% of the gold used in America in 2019 was in electronics, according to the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries for 2019. Aside from bullion and jewelry (50%), gold is utilized in electronics more than any other way.

The Uses of Gold in Electronics

Sep 23 2021

Everyone knows how common gold appears in jewelry. You might also know dental crowns and fillings commonly have gold as well. But did you know the most significant industrial use of gold is in electronics? Read Full Post

Silver has many unique properties that make it interesting.

Will the Silver Price Keep Going up?

Sep 15 2021

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

What are Precious Metals?

Sep 01 2021

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

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.

3 Fun Facts about Platinum

Jul 13 2021

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 many pieces of jewelry Read Full Post

Dental gold is valuable, and the process of selling dental gold is much easier than you may think.

How to Sell Dental Gold

Jun 23 2021

Many people know you can sell old jewelry to a precious metals refinery to make some extra cash. But some may be unaware you can also sell dental scrap to a refinery. So, how do Read Full Post

Silver has many unique properties that make it interesting.

3 Fun Facts about Silver

Jun 15 2021

Compared to gold, silver is a precious metal that doesn’t get as much attention. However, silver has many unique properties that make it interesting. Like gold, the silver price has also been rising over the Read Full Post

What’s the best place to sell dental gold? Selling scrap to a reputable precious metals refinery will ensure you get the maximum payouts.

The Best Place to Sell Dental Gold

Jun 07 2021

The precious metals value in dental scrap fluctuates according to commodity markets, but the value remains consistently high. So, what’s the best place to sell dental gold? Selling scrap to a reputable precious metals refinery Read Full Post