Old Pueblo Lapidary Club

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why you should always put a coin in the freezer before you leave home

More Than A Precious Metal: How Platinum Improves Our World

Within the hierarchy of precious metals, there is only one metal that could arguably stand above gold, and that is platinum...

Why people leave coins on soldiers' graves

If you've spent time at a national cemetery, you may have noticed coins on some graves.

Is Mercury a Precious Metal?

Is mercury a precious metal? No, but if you invest in precious metals, there are things about mercury you should understand.

Are precious metals breaking out?

There is some talk among traders about precious metals breaking out.

Which precious metal are you?

No matter your station in life, there's sure to be a precious metal that matches.

Guideline for Knowing When to Sell Precious Metals

PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS: “THE PRESENT IS SOMETHING YOU GIVE YOURSELF” Anonymous Living in the present moment is so important! In the present

World Trends Point Toward Increasing Prices for Precious Metals — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your...

Explore trends that are contributing to the increasing prices for precious metals. Learn how you can profit from precious metal scrap.

Silver lining for precious metals?

How a Magnet Can be Used When Looking for Precious Metals — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your...

A simple magnet might be a useful tool for anyone trying to find or figure out if they have precious metals. Hint precious metals are not magnetic. Read on to learn more.

How to Protect Your Precious Metals — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious Metal Scrap

If you have precious metals you want to protect them when in your home, while traveling, or if you ship them. We outline a number of ways to protect your precious metal investments.

What Precious Metals Are Found in Meteorites? — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious Metal Scrap

Do meteorites contain precious metals? If so, which metals, and can they be recycled? We answer these and other related questions in this post.

How Liquid Are Precious Metal Investments? — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious Metal Scrap

Liquidity is an important concept when you consider investing. Find out why precious metal scrap investments are almost a liquid investment.

How Inflation Will Drive the Value of Precious Metals? — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious...

You already know that prices are going up and that inflation is at a 40 year high but what effect will it have on the trading prices of precious metals?

What Can You Find When Hunting for Precious Metals — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious...

We explore some surprising and valuable items people have found when hunting for precious metals. Things aren't always what they seem so be sure to speak with an expert.

What Precious Metals Are in a Car — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious Metal Scrap

Before you junk your car you might want to pull a few items out that could be worth some money. Find out what precious metals are in a car and how you can recycle them.

Nine Places to Find Precious Metals in Your Home

If you want to spend a day hunting for precious metal discoveries, you could visit antique stores, dumpsters, your town dump, or an abandoned factory.

What Would a Trade War Do to the Value of Precious Metals?

What will happen to precious metal prices if a trade war causes a number of countries, including the U.S., to charge heftier tariffs on imported goods?

Scams to Avoid when Selling Precious Metals

When you hear the words “precious metals scam,” chances are that you think first about all the scams out there that victimize investors by selling them overvalued precious metals, precious metals “futures” that never reach expectations, or privately minted “collectible” coins that are wildly overpri