There are several reasons why dentists may use precious metals instead of other materials like zirconia or porcelain. For example, it’s significantly harder for oral bacteria to grow on gold. When it comes to materials Read Full Post
PHILADELPHIA – Garfield Refining, a gold and precious metal refinery located in North Philadelphia, recently donated 240 N95 Masks to Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers, a nonprofit organization that is actively caring for patients during the Read Full Post
It’s not every day your typical gold miner unearths an internationally recognized find—especially in a mine primarily used to extract nickel. In 2018, Henry Dole discovered a mother lode containing roughly 9,250 ounces of raw Read Full Post
For the inaugural edition of Garfield’s Histories of Gold, there’s nothing better to talk about than how one of the world’s wealthiest emperors caused the collapse of Cairo’s economy. In 1307, Mansa Musa inherited the flourishing Read Full Post
Last month, Garfield hosted a YETI Cooler Sweepstakes for our jeweler and pawnshop customers! It was a huge success with almost 100 entries, and we’re happy to announce the two lucky winners. Congratulations to Connie Read Full Post
Every piece of jewelry has a unique composition of materials. To define the purity of various precious metal jewelry like gold and silver, jewelry makers use specific grading systems. These are meant to help you Read Full Post
How do you handle your dental scrap disposal? When your practice or lab is ready to recycle, it’s vital to get the best value for the palladium and gold in your dental bridges, crowns, and Read Full Post
When most people think of “gold”, they generally picture the traditional vibrant hue best associated with the California Gold Rush. Yet there are distinct shades of gold jewelry listed for sale, such as white or Read Full Post
Karats and carats: they sound the same but are entirely unique. The karat (K) is the universal symbol used to signify the percentage of gold in jewelry. Carat (C), on the other hand, is used Read Full Post
Have you ever wondered what the tiny letters pressed into the underside of your jewelry mean? Almost all gold jewelry must have an abbreviation, or hallmark, to help you determine the percentage of gold content and raw Read Full Post
