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The Legend of El Dorado

The Legend of El Dorado

El Dorado originally referred to a person in an ancient tribal ritual. It now refers to a mythical city made entirely of gold. Many have sought El Dorado, but none have succeeded.

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An Incredible Silver Coin Collection: The Vale of York Hoard

An Incredible Silver Coin Collection: The Vale of York Hoard

Long ago, Vikings buried the Vale of York Hoard. It contains rare silver coins from all over the world and is the second most valuable English treasure discovered.

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The Legend of the Staffordshire Hoard

The Legend of the Staffordshire Hoard

The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest Anglo-Saxon gold hoard ever discovered. It is as valuable as it is mysterious – no one knows who buried the gold and why.

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The Art of Gold Plating

The Art of Gold Plating

Gilding is an ancient art used to plate gold to other materials for artistic purposes. There are many ways it can be done, and all produce beautiful results.

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The Sacagawea Mule Coin

The Sacagawea Mule Coin

The Sacagawea dollar coin in the US is famously known as the golden dollar. It’s also known for being one of the most recent mule coins in history.

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History of the NYC Diamond District

History of the NYC Diamond District

The NYC Diamond District, may have moved its location, but it still is the most dynamic and exciting place in the world to buy diamonds and jewelry.

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