When was gold discovered?
When was gold discovered? Trace its earliest known use in human history through to the famous gold rushes of the 1800s that reshaped entire nations for good.
Community and sustainability
Your home is the future
Our team span several generations, but we're all united by one common passion - a love for vintage valuables. Together, we find loving homes for your treasures and support the circular economy.
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Handy articles
Discover intriguing stories, artefacts and advice to help tidy your home and soothe your mind.
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What is gold bullion?
What is gold bullion? Discover how bars and coins differ from jewellery, how purity is set, and whether investment gold qualifies for VAT relief in the UK.
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What is liquid gold?
What is liquid gold? Explore what happens when gold turns molten, why gold is described as a liquid asset, and how that relates to selling jewellery today.
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What is yellow gold?
What is yellow gold? Discover how its colour is made, why carat affects the shade, and how it compares to white gold and rose gold in everyday jewellery.
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What is the melting point of gold?
What is the melting point of gold? Discover the exact temperature, how purity affects it, and why it matters for refining, repairs and recycling old jewellery.
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Does gold tarnish?
Does gold tarnish? Find out why pure gold stays stable, why some jewellery dulls over time, and simple ways to help prevent it from happening again for good.