If you’re going to be an expert in anything, you need to know your roots. For people interested in the gold industry, those roots will take you back to the 1840s and a rush to the Western coastline. While you don’t have to don 1840s garb and head West in a wagon to get in on the gold rush today, many of the same principles of the gold industry still ring true.

A Golden Passion

The idea is simple: if you don’t care, you likely won’t succeed. When the original ’49ers got that golden glint in their eyes, many of them left the comforts of home to pursue their newfound passion. As the rush dragged on and California became saturated with hopeful gold-seekers, a dedicated few found success while many went home empty-handed. At Valley Goldmine Oklahoma, we pride ourselves on our passion for gold, and we have the reputation to prove it.

An Eye for Quality

Even with all the right equipment, many early gold panners sifted small, golden flecks back into the river without a second glance. Those with more trained eyes, however, recognized the inherent worth of the flecks and carefully collected the valuable treasure. If you’re in the market to sell your gold today, you want to make sure your buyers have an eye for quality and enough knowledge to give you the prices you deserve. The employees at Valley Goldmine Oklahoma are all fully-licensed precious metal buyers, so you can be confident your gold will be purchased at the proper value.

Gold began being worn as jewelry all the way back in ancient Egyptian times, as early as 2,600 BC. Egyptians struck gold and became the world’s first gold miners, placing them among the world’s wealthiest and establishing gold as the standard for international trade. Back then, everyone wore jewelry weather they were rich or poor, but only the wealthy could afford to wear gold jewelry. Wealthy men and women alike wore gold necklaces, bracelets, amulets, headdresses, anklets, and rings. Also, because of religious customs, their gold jewelry was often buried with them.

Like the Egyptians, Americans have always worn gold jewelry as a symbol of wealth, though not to the same extent. In 1971 President Nixon closed the “gold window” by ending the US dollar’s convertibility to gold, but people have still continued to wear gold jewelry. Even people who are unable to afford gold jewelry have adorned themselves in fake gold, to achieve the same look as the wealthy who wear real gold. This is especially true now that the value of gold has reached record-breaking highs.

From the 1930s to the 1950s, retro gold styles were very unique and did not appeal to everyone. Designs were often one of a kind and made completely by hand. Many pieces were large and bulky in design, such as three dimensional charms, and included matching accessories such as earrings, rings, and broaches.

Since the 1950s, gold jewelry has remained very popular in the fashion industry, but has also been outshined by silver and platinum pieces. It had a brief boom during the 1980s as people adorned themselves in gold bangles and large gold necklaces, and then in about 2005 it began making it latest comeback, probably due to the ever-rising value of gold. The benefits of wearing yellow gold are unbeatable; it never tarnishes and never loses its original look, while white gold and silver sometimes do.

When it comes to this year’s jewelry, yellow gold is all the rage. Timeless and elegant, stylish chunky yellow gold bracelets and necklaces are sure to add a touch of trendiness to any outfit. Last quarter, jewelry retailers reported an increase in demand for stylish, high-end yellow gold luxury jewelry pieces. Diamond encrusted yellow gold cuff bracelets are also in style, along with yellow gold stud earrings and heart shaped yellow gold pendants. Indeed, it seems this year’s jewelry trends are all about the bling.

If you are looking to sell gold in Oklahoma, contact us today to receive top dollar for your gold.