Glenn R Fried

How to Clean Coins to Make Them More Valuable

You come across a rare 1909 Indian Head Cent, generally worth over $400. But wait it’s very dirty and tarnished. What do you do?

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

Is Mercury a Precious Metal?

Is mercury a precious metal? No, but if you invest in precious metals, there are things about mercury you should understand.

How to Clean Silver Jewelry in a Matter of Minutes

Keep your rings, necklaces, and bracelets shiny using everyday household ingredients.

How to Take Care of Diamond Jewelry

While a diamond is very hard, it can still be scratched by other objects or damaged by chemicals. Take care of your diamonds in your everyday life, and then take steps to protect your jewelry for the long-term. No matter what you do, your...

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

Our Guide to Buying a Diamond Ring from a Pawn Shop

Purchasing the perfect diamond ring from a pawn shop requires a little bit of patience, luck, and knowledge. The great news is that pawn shops are always getting new diamond rings, so you never know what you will find each time you visit. Because of this, it is something of an exciting adventure

Can Dumpster Diving Make You a Fortune in Precious Metals?

There’s no doubt that precious metals are waiting to be found in dumpsters.  Alert dumpster divers can find gold, platinum, and silver in dumpsters in locations like these . . .

VERIFY: Can Gold Jewelry Test Detect Low Iron?

If gold jewelry leaves a dark mark on your skin, does it indicate an iron deficiency?

Are precious metals breaking out?

There is some talk among traders about precious metals breaking out.

Which precious metal are you?

No matter your station in life, there's sure to be a precious metal that matches.

Guideline for Knowing When to Sell Precious Metals

PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS: “THE PRESENT IS SOMETHING YOU GIVE YOURSELF” Anonymous Living in the present moment is so important! In the present

Nine Places to Find Precious Metals in Your Home

If you want to spend a day hunting for precious metal discoveries, you could visit antique stores, dumpsters, your town dump, or an abandoned factory.

81 Gold Quotes Every Precious Metals Investor Should Know

A compliation of The Daily Reckoning's 81 favorite gold and hard money quotes....

Interested In Dividend-Paying Precious Metals Stocks? Here Are A Few Picks

Generally, the precious metals companies do not pay decent dividends. However, in this article, I discuss a few picks, directly or indirectly related to the pre

Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Your Gold Jewelry

Here are some tips on how to properly clean, maintain and store your gold necklaces, bracelets or rings.

Where to Find Gold, Silver and other Precious Metals in Buildings that Were Destroyed by Fire

How much gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals were in those<br>buildings before they burned? Are those valuable metals ever recovered, or<br>are they still waiting to be found in the ashes and rubble?

Silver lining for precious metals?

Global Precious Metals MMI®: 5.8% Decrease for Japanese Silver

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How to Recycle Small Gold and Silver Items — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious Metal Scrap

Do you have Tie Tacks, ID Bracelets, and other small items around that you have no use for? Find out if they contain precious metals and what they are worth if you recycle them for scrap.