Gold has been a sought-after prize since the beginning of recorded history. From the days of the ancient Mesopotamians to the 21st century, gold has been used for everything from jewelry to currency.

18-Karat (18k or 18K): This contains roughly 75% gold and 25% other metals (alloys). This one strikes a balance between ...

Together with local social media account Find the Cash Houston and coinciding with National Coin Week, the family-owned company U.S. Coins and Jewelry has stashed up to $10,000 worth of rare and ...

Gold futures rallied early Monday to fresh record highs near $3,970 per ounce, pushing year-to-date gains to 50%—marking the metal's best performance since 1979—yet top analysts say the bull run is ...