In the world of gold jewelry, “karats” is a frequently used term. It is used to describe the purity of the gold used to make the piece. The word dates back to ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern civilizations that used carob seeds to measure the weight of gold. Today, this measurement is used interchangeably with [...]

Americans interested in purchasing gold coins do not need to look outside the borders of the country. The U.S. Mint produces several gold coins that are both attractive and valuable. Recent headlines illustrate the popularity of these coins. By the first week in May, the Mint sold 62,000 ounces of gold coins. Whether people buy [...]

Gold,which has been prized for it’s natural beauty, to some may be a symbol of ones relationship or a token of another’s affection for them. Gold, however is much more than that. The earliest known history of gold and humans is believed, according to archealogical digs began in the Middle East, where the first known [...]