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Understanding Gold Alloys: Maximise the Value of Your Scrap Gold

What is an Alloy in Gold? An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals. Gold alloys are created by combining pure gold with other metals such as silver, copper, zinc, or palladium. This process enhances the durability of gold, making it suitable for everyday use in jewellery and coins. The Role of Alloys

Historical and Modern Methods of Gold Smelting

Historical and Modern Methods of Gold Smelting Smelting and melting gold are two different processes that involve heat to transform raw ore into precious metal. Smelting involves using a blast furnace to melt the ore, then adding fluxes such as lime or silica sand to separate and remove impurities. Impurities, including other metals, are then

The Evolution of Gold Alloys: A Historical Overview

When Regulated Gold Alloys Started From the earliest attempts at regulation in 1238 by Henry III, to the sophisticated system we know today, the history of gold alloys and hallmarking is a fascinating journey. Here are key milestones: 13th to 15th Century: The Foundation Years In 1300, Edward I established the maker’s mark and required

Will United Kingdom cost of living crisis and inflation affect Gold investors?

Savvy investors are fully aware that markets simply go up or down, very rarely does a particular market, bond, commodity or security forever go up in a straight positive line correlation or stabilise for many years. Gold has historically been a good hedge against inflation and after the 2008 recession gold rallied strongly for years

Prince Naseem Boxer son Sami Hamed visits Lois Bullion Jewellery Quarter Birmingham

It was amazing to see Instore at Lois Bullion @sami.hamed98 Sami Naseem Salem Hamed, son of famous boxer Prince Naseem Hamed. Here with Joe Egan @bigjoeegan Mike Tysons sparring partner, Sherlock Holmes, featured in new 2022 Amazon film Prize fighter. Both Prince Naseem Hamed sons Aadam & Sami are aiming to follow in their father’s

Fake Counterfeit Gold Coins On The Rise

Unfortunately with the rise of Inflation, financial concerns & high interest in gold purchases we have had a number of people visit us not realising they have accidentally bought fake gold coins elsewhere. 1 easy way to spot if a gold coin is fake or not is a flip test!   View this post on