A lot of the gold that comes across our counter in San Francisco and Houston doesn’t look like the 14K chains you find at an American mall jewelry store. It’s

Here’s a fact that surprises almost everyone who sits down at our counter with a platinum ring: right now, an ounce of platinum is worth far less than an ounce

A watch is the one thing we buy where the metal can be the least important part of the price. With a gold chain, the math is simple. Karat, weight,

Every fall, a certain kind of question starts showing up at our counter. Someone is getting ready to host Thanksgiving. They open the dining room buffet for the first time

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer, a sandwich bag, or a small envelope tucked inside a nightstand, there’s a good chance you have money sitting around that you don’t know about.

You’re standing over your dresser, holding a necklace your aunt gave you in 1997. It looks gold. It feels heavy enough. But is it actually gold, or is it a

Look, I've been in this business for over 15 years, and I can tell you right now – 2025 is absolutely the time to be thinking about selling your gold

Look, after 15+ years of buying precious metals in the Bay Area, I can't tell you how many times someone walks into our shop with a mixed bag of items

Look, after 15+ years of buying precious metals in the Bay Area, I can't tell you how many times someone walks into our shop with a mixed bag of items

Look, I've been in this business for over 15 years, and honestly? I still see smart people making the same costly mistakes with their precious metals investments. It breaks my