How we train the next generation of appraisers
Learn about the Academy - our in house appraiser training programme at Vintage Cash Cow. We combine expertise and tech to value items in the best way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is gold a metal?
Is gold a metal? Find out what makes it one, where it sits on the periodic table, and why its chemical stability matters for jewellery and value over time.
What is gold used for?
What is gold actually used for? From jewellery and investment to electronics and dentistry, explore the many roles gold plays in everyday life and the economy.
How to clean gold
Learn how to clean gold jewellery safely at home, what household products to avoid, and when it's worth leaving the job to a professional jeweller instead.
Where does gold come from?
Where does gold actually come from? Explore its cosmic origins, how it's mined today, which countries produce the most, and the growing role of recycling.
What Is rolled gold?
What is rolled gold? Discover how it's made, how it differs from gold filled and gold plated, and what really determines its value in old jewellery today.