A famous Marilyn Monroe quote says “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” Then there are some who will say that women are complicated. So does that mean diamonds are complicated too?
What Makes a Coin Valuable?
What’s the difference between a 1918 Canadian 50-cent coin and a 1921 Canadian 50-cent coin? Easy answer: 3 years. Informative answer: the 1921 is far rarer (suspected that only 75 exist), and is worth 25,000 times more (estimated to be worth $249,000 USD).
The Gold Refining Process – how gold is refined
Sentimental Gold – Should I Keep it, or Sell It?
Just about everyone has possessions with personal or sentimental value beyond what the market might say they’re worth. When you really think about it, that’s basically how we assign value to everything; I place greater value on a cup of coffee than having a spare couple of bucks in my pocket, so I buy a coffee. The coffee shop would rather have my change than the capacity to produce one extra cup of coffee, the beauty of the free market ensues! But what about “sentimental gold”?
Investing in Gold Bullion in Canada
Not only do we buy your old gold, but we also sell it in bullion form. Learn more about investing in gold bullion in Canada in this short video.
Investing in Gold – Factors That Influence the Price of Gold
Understanding the factors that influence the price of gold is crutial before making an investment in the precious metal. Equally important is to be aware of the key differences in the supply and demand of gold compared to other investments such as commodities, stocks and bonds.
3 Steps to Sell Gold With Gemstones
Most people know that any gold jewelry can be sold off for its precious metal content value quite easily these days through a local cash for gold dealer. A solid piece of gold jewelry can fetch a price well beyond its aesthetic appeal due to the precious metal content or its “melt” value.
Investment Demand for Gold
The demand for jewellery as an investment comes in large part from reputation. While there are no direct factors that link gold prices to inflation, the US dollar, or economic and political concerns, investors’ expectations – as long as enough people believe – are powerful enough to create a relationship.
History of High Gold Prices
Before the Climb: a brief History of Gold Prices.
First, a quick look at what gold was going in the decades leading up to the climb of the 2000s.
Who Is Charlie Pollock?
I have run Canada Gold, a precious metal dealer with seven locations across the country, for the past three years. While I am not an expert financial analyst, I have been a keen observer of movements in gold prices and their causes. I studied economics at Queen’s University and wrote an undergraduate thesis on the determinants of gold price.
