Although platinum is 30 times rarer than gold, the two metals’ prices collided throughout the day and finally closed with gold at $822 per ounce and platinum at $823! Today’s $1 spread was nothing short of historical for precious metals; the last time platinum and gold met at such close quarters was 1996! Platinum has […]
The interesting thing about the internet these days is that we can see the inter-play of gold prices and the international economic climate. We can read about laid-off retail workers in England, nervous buyers in Israel and the Mideast, and frightened consumers around the United States. But we can also see a bright spot, like the gold market. […]
For the first time in some weeks, the prices of gold have started to rise. It happened on Friday, after a week of miserable financial news and word that deflation was on the way as fuel prices fall, food and retail prices fall, and inflation backs off. But gold comes to the rescue of investors, […]
You know, with the world’s stock markets so volatile, I keep expecting that gold prices are going to soar and all the jewelry I’ve acquired over the years will instantly become worth a great fortune. (It always has been worth a great fortune, but so far, only to me.) But at the moment, it seems the opposite […]
Goldminers and the companies they work for are “hunkering down” for a long and difficult winter, but not the one we normally think of. North American mining companies are preparing to ride out the winter of a global economic slowdown; looking to rein in spending and perhaps delay some projects and exploration. They have come along way […]
So is it fun enough for you yet? Does the fall out from the mortgage meltdown that led to the world markets instability and stocks tumbling finally seem to hit home? It’s been a rough time in the markets lately, and while many people have found sanctuary in precious metals, even that stability may be […]
Gold and jewelry enthusiasts, even economists and investors, have been closely watching the unpredictable gold market in the past several years as it began to behave uncharacteristically erratic. But platinum, its more expensive counterpart, has been largely ignored. Platinum has had some dramatic swings as of late – enough to make gold seem tame by […]
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve noticed the downturn of the economy and resulting wild swings of the stock markets. Investors have been fleeing in droves, seeking shelter and safe havens for their money, but still hoping to pick off something of real value that will possibly give them a return. Hundreds of thousands […]
Sapphire Engagement Rings: Pop the Question With a True-blue Symbol of Love
For a love that’s true blue, it’s hard to beat sapphire engagement rings. The stunning rich blue sparkle of the sapphire is timelessly glamorous and always eye-catching, perfect for expressing a love that’s deep and that never fades. Sapphire rings have been long been loved and worn by royalty from Catherine the Great to Kate […]
Emerald Rings: Unique Ways to Wear the May Birthstone
This month is the perfect time to sport an emerald! Not only is this green gemstone the birthstone for the month of May, it’s also the inspiration for Pantone’s color of the year! The emerald’s saturated green sparkle is ideal for the season when the trees are full of leaves and the earth is full […]
Mom Jewelry at 10 Percent Off—Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is here! Have you decided how you’re going to honor your mom yet? Mom jewelry of many kinds is a lovely way to show the woman who raised you—or any other woman who’s played an important role in your life—that you appreciate her, and there no better time to buy a piece of […]
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