What if the stamp on your old ring isn’t enough to tell you what it’s made of? If you’re wondering how to tell if scrap jewelry is solid gold or gold filled, look beyond the marking. Hallmarks can wear away or be confusing, and at-home tests can damage a piece or give you the wrong […]
Monthly Archives: October 2026
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Silver comes in many forms, and not all of it is worth the same. A sterling tray and a plated tray can look nearly identical on a dining table, unless you know what to look for! At NY Gold & Silver, we see both every day – and as professional silver buyers, we know how […]
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Thinking of selling inherited silverware and tableware you no longer use? Inherited pieces can be sterling or silver-plated, and hallmarks, maker, pattern, completeness, and family history may all provide useful context. For sterling silverware purchased for melting, the key consideration is generally the amount of sterling silver by weight rather than the value of each […]
Bullion & Coins
How to Detect Counterfeit Silver Rounds with Free In-Store Testing at NY Gold & Silver
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Oct
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Silver rounds remain one of the most accessible and liquid vehicles for investing in physical precious metals. However, the modern bullion market has seen a sharp influx of sophisticated counterfeits. These fakes often replicate official mint strikes, frosted finishes, and standard .999 fine silver markings with astonishing accuracy. If you are researching how to detect […]
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If you are wondering how to avoid gold party buyback scams, the most effective strategy is simple: avoid gold parties and traveling hotel buyers altogether. While turning an evening with friends or a visit to a local hotel ballroom into a selling opportunity may sound convenient, these informal venues frequently expose sellers to undervalued offers, […]
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Locking in an online bullion quote from your couch might feel like the easiest way to liquidate, but handing thousands of dollars in gold to a shipping courier is often where the real gamble begins. When weighing a remote online buyback against selling directly to NY Gold & Silver in New York, the apparent convenience […]