from the bench
A collection of writing from the bench at Rare Thing in Brighton. Exploring jewellery making, workshops, bespoke work and the process behind each piece
why have gold and silver prices increased so much?
Whenever the world feels unstable — politically, economically, or socially — people tend to turn to gold. Gold has been used as a store of value for thousands of years. When currencies wobble or inflation rises, investors buy gold to protect their money.