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The MGS Precious Metals Blog

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.

5 Largest Gold Mines in the World

Learn about the five largest gold mines around the world based on production volume, along with several fun facts about their locations.

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Is it Really Gold? How to Tell if Gold is Real

Learn about some of the easiest DIY methods for testing whether gold is real, fake, or plated with our brief guide.

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How Precious Metals Are Measured

There are a variety of ways precious metals are measured. Read on to learn more about avoirdupois ounces, troy ounces, pennyweight, grains, and caratage.

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An Introduction to Precious Metals Investing

Learn important information about investing in gold, silver, platinum and palladium with our brief guide.

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How to Sell Unwanted Jewelry Fast

Have some jewelry pieces that you don’t want or need? Learn how to sell your unwanted jewelry quickly and for the best price with these tips and tricks.

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Researchers Make New Discoveries About Zwischgold

New research has revealed exactly what Zwischgold is made up of and how it was used as a gilding material during the Middle Ages.

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