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Russia Creates Meteorite Medals for 2014 Olympics

Russia Creates Meteorite Medals for 2014 Olympics

Russia will be awarding medals embedded with fragments from the Chelyabinsk meteor in the 2014 Olympics. Learn about their design in this blog post.

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The World’s Most Expensive Gold Items

The World’s Most Expensive Gold Items

Gold is expensive in and of itself. But when crafted its price can increase dramatically. Here’s a list of extremely expensive gold items.

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How to Turn Concrete into Metal

How to Turn Concrete into Metal

Scientists have developed a way to change the atomic structure of concrete to give it conductivity similar to metal. Will it replace gold plating?

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Silver and Mirror Making

Silver and Mirror Making

Silvering is metal refining technique that is used to make mirrors. Read on to learn how silver is used to make mirrors with the best reflection.

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Grills ‘n’ Gold

Grills – jewelry worn on the teeth – is commonly made out of precious metals. Read on to learn about the history of grills.

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Precious Metals in Jewelry Making Part 5: Palladium’s Rising Popularity

Precious Metals in Jewelry Making Part 5: Palladium’s Rising Popularity

Palladium can be used to create some very fine jewelry designs. Read on to learn about what sets palladium apart from other precious metals.

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