Is Clogau real silver?
About our Silver Jewellery Using 92.5% sterling silver in all our pieces, you can be sure that we only use the finest materials in all our goods. The subtlety of the silver and natural beauty of the gold compliments each other perfectly, the result being a stunning piece of unmistakably Clogau jewellery.
Why is Clogau gold so expensive?
When mining took place at the Clogau St. David’s Gold Mine in the late 1990s it used to cost over £1000 an ounce to extract. With no gold mining taking place in Wales today, Welsh gold supplies may eventually run out, making it possibly the rarest gold in the world.
What does Clogau mean in Welsh?
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Where is Clogau Jewellery made?
North Wales
Originally, all Clogau jewellery was manufactured in North Wales, but in 2005 the decision was made to move production overseas in an attempt to fulfil customer demands for shorter manufacturing and delivery times, and to sustain the growth of the brand.
Is clogau gold Made in China?
Clogau is currently running down a stockpile of gold mined from the North Walian seam in years past. It is then sending the gold to China where it’s combined with ore from places such as South Africa, making the jewellery that is sold around the country.
How is clogau pronounced?
The Clogau (pronounced “clog-eye”) Gold Mine (also known as Clogau St David’s) is a gold mine near Bontddu in North Wales.
Is Welsh gold worth more than normal gold?
With no gold being mined, Welsh gold is incredibly expensive and gold from the famous mines can attract a price at auction of up to 30 times the value of standard gold!
Why is Welsh gold so expensive?
Why Welsh gold is so expensive Since Roman times, gold has been mined in Wales. However all mines have closed. Welsh gold looks exactly the same as any other gold, but it is very rare and stocks will soon be exhausted. That makes it valuable, also it costs more to mine than other gold.
Is clogau gold a good investment?
Is Clogau gold jewellery an investment? As a general rule, rare things go up in value – but with ANY investment, there are no guarantees. Welsh gold is only worth what people are willing to pay. If I were you, I’d buy it if you love it – and if it makes money (and it typically does), that’s a brilliant extra.
Is Welsh gold worth more?
The spot-price of Welsh gold can be between 20 to 30 times more valuable than conventional gold. Metal extraction including copper, iron, tin and principally gold has occurred in Wales for millennia. Even today the remains of Roman gold mine workings are seen in Dolaucothi in Carmarthenshire.
Where is the Clogau Gold Mine?
The Clogau St. David’s gold mine was once the largest and richest mine of all the gold mines in the Dolgellau gold mining area. It is situated in Bontddu, near Barmouth in Gwynedd north-west Wales.
What carat is clogau gold?
About our 18ct Gold Jewellery At Clogau, we’re passionate about gold and have created a range of gold jewellery that demonstrates this.