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The Beauty of Shakudo

Shakudō is an alloy of gold and copper that produces a visually striking patina. Learn more about shakudō crafting in this article.

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Famous Gold Food: Part 3

Famous Gold Food: Part 3

We talk about more gold covered food in this post. One dish openly mocks the idea of opulence, while the other embraces it to extreme lengths!

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Famous Gold Food: Part 2

Famous Gold Food: Part 2

The UK is home to some famous recipes that use gold as an ingredient. Check out the stories behind these decadent gold dishes.

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Famous Gold Food: Part 1

Famous Gold Food: Part 1

You can add gold to any recipe, but these selections go all out. Chefs in New York add gold to dishes that use the world’s finest and rarest ingredients.

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The History behind Precious Metals and Olympic Medals

The History behind Precious Metals and Olympic Medals

Did you know that solid gold medals were awarded at the 1904 Olympic Games? Learn more about Olympic medal history in this blog post.

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Britannia Metal vs. Britannia Silver

Britannia Metal vs. Britannia Silver

While Britannia metal contains no silver at all, Britannia silver contains a whopping 95.84% (from Britain)! Learn what these alloys are used for here.

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