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Gold Testing Without Guesswork: Why the Right Tool Changes Everything

21 April, 2026
Blog

Gold is simple in theory — but in practice, it’s one of the hardest materials to verify with confidence. The Thermo Scientific Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyser is built specifically to remove that uncertainty

Comparing XRF Analysers for Precious Metals

9 December, 2020
Blog

Since gold and precious metals are usually in demand this time of year, it is important that jewellery stores and pawn shops have the correct tool to carry out testing.

Diwali: The Festival of Lights and Sparkling Gold

16 November, 2020
Blog

A recent article reported that jewellers and companies in India are stocking up on gold in anticipation of this festive season demand. The import of gold into India rose by a whopping 107% month-on-month in August

Atkinsons Bullion & Coins

3 November, 2020
Case Studies

The family-owned business has over 30 years in the industry and is committed to providing a simple, discreet, and secure coin buying and selling service online, and in their Birmingham-based store.

How Accurate is Portable XRF Compared to Fire Assay for Gold Analysis?

23 October, 2020
Blog

Pawn shops, jewellers, and cash-for-gold operations need to accurately assess if a piece of jewellery to ensure authenticity.

What are Precious Metals and Precious Metals Alloys?

7 October, 2020
Blog

Precious metals are elements that are considered rare and chemically inert. They’re not abundant in nature, and therefore they have high economic value.