While the popularity of fashion accessories like dress rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces might tend to wax and wane, the demand for some of the raw materials used to manufacture them is growing. Precious Metals like Gold, Platinum and Silver have other more productive uses and also possess an intrinsic value that prevails and frequently grows, even without the creative touch of a jeweller. At the moment, many people are short of cash and discovering that recycling some of their pre-owned Jewellery can be an excellent way to help them overcome their temporary financial difficulties.
Despite their undeniable visual appeal and proven investment potential, Precious Metals also have a downside. The vast amounts of energy necessary to mine their ores and the chemicals required to extract and refine their mineral content presents a serious environmental threat evident in the abundance of slurry dams and dumps filled with toxic waste from mining activities. However, in their refined form and ready for use, the methods necessary for other industries to leverage their unique properties pose far less of a threat. By recycling your pre-owned Jewellery, you are helping to reduce emissions, limit toxic waste, reduce water consumption and safeguard the future of the only known habitable planet.
Unlike many non-degradable plastics that find their final resting place in a nation’s landfills or, even worse, are now polluting all of the world’s oceans and threatening marine life, Precious Metals are not inherently harmful. Furthermore, they are always in demand by several key industries, including aerospace, medicine, electronics, automotive and defence. Every repurposed gram of Gold from an unwanted bracelet or locket offers an opportunity for anyone recycling their pre-owned Jewellery to make some spare cash and for these crucial sectors to help build a safer, greener world for our children and grandchildren.
Often, people who may be experiencing hard times or attempting in vain to cope with an unexpected expense will resort to approaching a pawnbroker to raise some quick cash by offering their valuables as collateral. However, although the transaction carries the option to redeem their possessions later, the process may feel like an undignifying experience. Furthermore, many brokers prey on the client’s desperation, offering less than their actual value. By contrast, when recycling your pre-owned Jewellery through a reputable accredited dealer in Precious Metals, you can guarantee you will receive the current spot price for the weight of Gold, Platinum or Silver it contains. Furthermore, you will have the assurance that your transaction is handled discretely and respectfully.
However, cash in hand and a healthier environment are only the more apparent benefits of adopting this practice. Reusing Precious Metals is not only a cheaper option than mining and refining them from scratch but can also create some additional opportunities. Some authorities maintain that repurposing Precious Metals is also a means to generate more much-needed jobs.
Whatever your motive for recycling pre-owned Jewellery, it will always be in your best interest to deal with a reputable Precious Metals specialist and one you can rely on for a transparent and effortless transaction and absolute discretion in a welcoming and professional environment. In South Africa, that can only mean Mr K. When you’re ready to sell, have a chat with one of the experts about what to do next.
Disclaimer: The information above was derived from reliable sources and deemed accurate at the time of writing. However, changes following publication may have affected its accuracy. Such changes may occur without notice and Mr K cannot be held liable for inaccuracies in this article’s content or how a reader may choose to interpret it.
