Author: Arch Enterprises

Are there differences in melt values between White Gold and Yellow Gold? — Sue in Cleavland, Ohio

I am a dentist and have some old gold crowns that I have recently taken out of patients mouths. At what point does it become profitable to sent them in for refining. Do I need to have 20-30 crowns before it makes sense? — Dr. Norton

Video featuring some of the issues affecting the valuation of sterling silver flatware and tableware.

I have a 14 karat gold ring that weighs 0.3 ounces on my postage scale. Can you tell me what the value of gold in this ring is and what I should expect to get for it from a refiner? – Bob in Columbia, MO

My husband and I own a jewelry and watch repair store and for years have been saving the spent watch batteries for recycling. We understand there is some silver content in many of these batteries, but mainly we just want to know that they are recycled. What can we do with these. – Gwen in Memphis, TN