The price of palladium has soared in recent years, pushing above a record-high of $3,000 per ounce in May. But what is palladium? You probably know what gold, silver, and platinum are. But you may Read Full Post
We’re precious metal experts at Garfield Refining, but we’re also word nerds. That’s why we got curious about the origin of the word “gold.” How did gold get its name? “Gold” derives from the Proto-Germanic Read Full Post
Today, well into the 21st century, gold remains a popular investment. So, why is gold valuable, which is just one of the 118 elements on the Periodic Table? Why not choose another metal? It turns Read Full Post
Gold was one of the first metals to attract attention in human history – and for a good reason. Gold is visually pleasing, malleable, and easy to work with. There are examples of elaborate gold Read Full Post
The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) is celebrating women in the jewelry industry this month with its “March is Me” campaign. Garfield is a proud WJA member, and we’re participating in the campaign by highlighting the Read Full Post
As a member of WJA, Garfield Refining is proud to partner with the Women’s Jewelry Association organization this month to amplify women’s voices and unique contributions to the jewelry industry. March is officially recognized as Read Full Post
The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) is celebrating women in the jewelry industry this month with its “March is Me” campaign. Garfield is a proud WJA member, and we’re participating in the campaign by highlighting the Read Full Post
We are proud to announce the launch of our new and improved website! Garfield has decades of precious metals experience, but our new website shows we’re continually thinking of ways to make your refining experience Read Full Post
Garfield Refining, a leading precious metal refinery located in North Philadelphia, has donated a second round of N95 Masks to Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers, a nonprofit organization actively caring for patients during the COVID-19 Read Full Post
The 19th century was nearly over: More than 300,000 people traveled to Northern California seeking their weight in gold. While some sailed around Chili or traversed the Isthmus of Panama, others journeyed across the Pacific Read Full Post
