They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. What about so-called “lab grown” diamonds? Are these diamonds legit, or a scam? Lab grown diamonds are chemically and visually identical to traditional mined diamonds. They offer some benefits over traditional diamonds, as well. In this quick guide, we’ll cover what lab grown diamonds are, how they…

Getting ready to sell some gold? It pays to be informed. After all, you want to get the most money for your gold, and avoid getting ripped off! But where do you even start? These tips for selling gold will help you estimate your gold’s value, find a reputable buyer, and complete the selling process….

Are you getting ready to sell silver? It’s important to be informed in order to get the most cash for your silver items. Where should you even start? These tips for selling silver will help you get the most money possible for your silver coins, silver bars, silver jewelry, and other bullion products. We’ll cover…

Every coin collector eventually faces a dilemma: Is it worth getting coins graded? Or should you just leave them ungraded/BU? The answer, of course, is highly dependent on the specific coin(s) you’re considering getting graded — as well as your plans for the coins. This guide will go over the pros and cons of coin…

If you’ve recently received an inheritance, you might be wondering what to do with the physical assets that you now own. Jewelry is commonly included in estates — if you’ve recently inherited jewelry, here’s what to do next. First, Consider the Sentimental Value Any time you receive an inheritance, you should first consider if the…

If you’ve recently received an inheritance, you may be wondering the best course of action. With liquid assets the path might be more clear — but what should you do with physical valuables that you inherit? If you inherit a watch collection, for example, what should you do with it? It starts with understanding what…

It’s a common scenario: You inherited a coin collection from a loved one, and now aren’t sure what to do with it. Don’t worry – this guide will explain what to do with an inherited coin collection and go over all your best options. I Inherited a Coin Collection – Now What? First things first,…

We hear a lot of talk about coin collecting and the value of rare coins. But what about collecting currency, like old dollar bills and silver certificates? Is old currency valuable? And if so, what’s the best way to sell collectible currency? Is Old Currency Valuable? Yes, many types of old currency are valuable — but…

Do you have old silverware or sterling silver flatware in your home? It could be worth a good chunk of change – but how do you know what you have? And is sterling silver flatware valuable? This guide goes over how you can determine the type of antique silverware you have, and estimate how much…

2023 was the year of rising interest rates. Could 2024 see rate cuts? It seems possible, given the Federal Reserve’s recent guidance. As markets digest the possibility of rate cuts in 2024, we look at the gold and silver spot markets to see what falling interest rates could mean for precious metal investors. Are Interest…

Did you know that the most expensive coin ever sold fetched a mind-boggling $18,872,250 at auction? Yes, that’s nearly $19 million for a single coin — a 1933 Double Eagle in exceptional condition. Rare coins can be worth a pretty penny! While you likely aren’t sitting on a $19 million one-of-a-kind like the 1933 Double…

Every so often, a coin comes along that is so rare that it is truly almost priceless. Of course, even “priceless” things have a price these days – but they are often so absurdly expensive that it is hard to wrap your head around. Up until recently, the most expensive coin ever sold was the…

Did you know that the value of the global coin collection market was worth $8.8 billion in 2022? Perhaps more impressively, it’s set to grow at approximately 10.5% per year, reaching $17.3 billion by 2029. Okay, so maybe your coin collection isn’t worth billions — but you may be surprised at how much it is worth….

Gold investors have had a wild run as of late. In early December 2023, gold hit a new all-time high: Several, actually! This article explains the new gold all-time high, why it happened, why it matters, and what might be next for gold spot prices. Gold All-Time High: $2,135 per Ounce Update 3/11/24: The gold…

Precious metals investors have plenty of good reasons to buy both gold and silver. But is either better than the other? And is now a “better” time to buy gold, silver, or both? Some traders and investors look to the gold to silver ratio to track the ratio between these two metals. This informs their trading…