Fun Facts About Gold You Probably Didn’t Know
Gold shows up in places most people never think about. It’s in the jewelry case, but it’s also in dental […]
Manhattan Gold & Silver is an industry leader in precious metal pricing and refining with more than 30 years of experience. During our time in the business, we’ve found the topic of precious metals to be a vast and interesting one. Here on our precious metals blog, we write in-depth posts about the science of precious metal refining, historical and modern uses for precious metals, market news, and much more.
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How Much Gold Is in a Smartphone?
Every smartphone contains a small amount of gold. According to industry data from precious metals dealer APMEX, a typical phone […]
Sep 28, 2026
The Largest Silver Mines in the World (and What They Mean for Your Scrap Metal Payout)
Most silver isn’t mined for silver. It comes out of the ground as a byproduct of copper, lead, zinc, and […]
Sep 24, 2026
How to Invest in Platinum: A Beginner’s Guide
Platinum doesn’t get the same attention as gold or silver, but it’s one of the rarest and most industrially important […]
Sep 01, 2026
What Is Nickel Silver? Composition, Uses, and Why It Has No Scrap Value
Despite the name, nickel silver contains no actual silver. It’s a copper-nickel-zinc alloy that earned its name from its silvery-white […]
Aug 27, 2026
What Is German Silver? (And Why It’s Not Silver)
If you’ve ever come across an old set of flatware, a decorative buckle, or a piece of costume jewelry stamped […]
Aug 19, 2026
The Victorian Gold Rush: History, Impact & the Modern Gold Market
The Victorian Gold Rush of the 1850s was one of the most transformative events in Australian history and one of […]
Jul 08, 2026
American Buffalo Coins: History, Value, and How to Tell If Yours Is Authentic
American Buffalo coins are among the most recognizable coins in the United States. With their bold Native American profile on […]
Jun 09, 2026
The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter: History, Craftsmanship & Today’s Gold Market
Tucked outside Birmingham’s city center lies one of the most important jewelry production hubs in the world: the Birmingham Jewellery […]
Apr 22, 2026
Inside the Diamond Exchange District: Israel’s Jewelry Powerhouse
If you work in the jewelry industry, you’ve likely heard of Ramat Gan’s Diamond Exchange District. Located just outside Tel […]
Jan 26, 2026
