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All That Glitters: Unique Valentine’s Gifts Made from Precious Metals

Couple holding hands at Valentine's Day dinner

Valentine’s Day is just a heartbeat away, and if you’re looking to impress your special someone with a gift that truly stands out, why not consider something made from precious metals? These timeless treasures have long been symbols of love, wealth, and elegance. When it comes to unique Valentine’s gifts, precious metals like gold, silver, […]

Silver Celebrations: The Symbolism of Silver During the Holidays

silver bells on sparkling blue background

When we think of the winter holiday season, silver often takes center stage, bringing a touch of frosty elegance and timeless charm to the most wonderful time of the year.  Whether it’s the glimmer of frost on a windowpane, the shine of a tinsel-adorned tree, or the soft glow of light on a silver candlestick, […]

How Precious Metal is Refined

Flaming sun illustration with type

Jewelers, pawn stores, and dentists encounter precious metals in broken jewelry,  dental alloys or as a by-product of manufacturing and repair of jewelry. Have you ever wondered how precious metal is refined? What happens to a pile of jewelry in refining that allows us to reach a 99.999% level of accuracy in determining the purity […]

Pedal to the Metal: What Goes Into An IndyCar?

blue and orange IndyCar speeds down racetrack

It’s the month of May, and here in Indianapolis that means it’s RACE MONTH! The Indy 500 dominates local news as race fans head to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout the month to take in the sights and sounds unique to the greatest racetrack in the world. Being within a stones throw of “The Track” […]

It’s Showtime! Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse Ring of Fire

sun's ring of fire as seen during a total solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. And it is a HUGE celestial event! As a company located in Indianapolis, a prime viewing location for the eclipse, the team at Noble Metal Refining decided to do a little research on […]

Gifting Gold: A Holiday Tradition

gold bow on gold gift box

The holidays are upon us, and shopping for gifts for the special people in our lives is in full swing. That makes it the perfect time to take a look at the history and meaning of one of the most timeless and valued holiday traditions worldwide…gifting gold. Gold has been prized for its beauty and […]