Selling Asian Jewellery to Lois Bullion We are often asked by our customers: Where do I sell my Asian jewellery? At Lois Bullion, more than half of the gold we purchase comes from South Asia, specifically from jewellery manufactured in countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. In these countries, gold is commonly sold as 22ct, or 24ct. Asian Gold JewelleryAsian Gold BanglesSouth Asian Gold Jewellery The beauty and distinctive designs of South Asian Gold Jewellery are well-known and are inspired by their culture and tradition. This type of jewellery represents wealth, status ..read more

Introduction To Gold Sovereign Coins Gold sovereign coins are some of the most iconic and sought-after coins in the world. With a long and interesting history, these coins have been revered for centuries as symbols of wealth and prestige. This article will explore the history and investment potential of sovereign coins. From their humble beginnings to their use today, this article will examine why these coins remain such a popular investment choice. The First Sovereign Coin 1489 On 28th October 1489, during the reign of King Henry VII, England’s Royal Mint created a beautiful coin which would ..read more

Gold sovereign coins are some of the most iconic and sought-after coins in the world. With a long and interesting history, these coins have been revered for centuries as symbols of wealth and prestige. History of Gold Sovereign Coins On 28th October 1489, during the reign of King Henry VII, England’s Royal Mint created a beautiful coin which would become known as ‘the sovereign’. Although other gold coins had been in circulation for over a century before this point, it was the most valuable one yet. This new money marked an incredible step forward for England’s currency and ushered in a period ..read more

Lois Bullion proudly has recently agreed to sponsor & support up and coming Porsche racing driver Charles Clark. Charles is a young highly enthusiastic sportsman full of determination to succeed in his chosen sport At Lois Bullion, we share similar values & would like to support Charles with his chosen career path, especially with the 2022 Porsche Championship. You will see in the images in this blog post the Lois Bullion logo is prominent on the front bonnet & rear of Charles Porsche race car. We recently had the chance to see Charles in action at the world famous car race track S ..read more

Queen jubilee In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II has become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. Lois Bullion is celebrating Her Majesty’s historic reign in the run up to the Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend which takes place from 2nd to 5th June. An extended bank holiday has been created on the Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd to allow the UK population to join in with the celebrations. We have decided to share with you in this blog post the top 5 coins sold in western culture with queen Elizabeth face on. Why queens head on coins? Histori ..read more

Can I Sell My Scrap 9ct Gold To Lois Bullion? If you are interested in selling your scrap 9ct gold, feel free to get in touch with our friendly team, either via phone or in-store. We buy all types of 9ct gold, from jewellery findings, broken items, coins and even melted bars. How much is 9 carat gold worth? We buy scrap gold as a percentage of the current price, so rest assured you will get the best possible price for your 9ct scrap gold when you post it in or bring it to us in store. Turn all your broken, damaged jewellery into cash, or feel free to buy something new from our reasonably price ..read more

Rolled Gold One of the most popular precious metals to make jewellery out of is, of course, gold. However, the costs of gold have gone up significantly over the years, making it an expensive material to make jewellery out of. In many instances’ gold is mixed with other metals to create a range of purity or carats. Another type of alternative is gold plating, to get the look but not the cost. However, the problem with plating is it wears away over time. In order to make a cheaper alternative to gold, but longer lasting than plating, jewellers use rolled gold. It is also often referred to as gol ..read more

With the rise of demand of gold and precious metals by the Brics nations western culture including UK & USA there has been a huge interest in ownership of both physical gold and silver. Historically gold and silver has been used as a value of wealth seen mostly in jewellery however, many people do not realise you can collect gold/silver coins & bars. London leading financial decision makers have disclosed in recent months there is becoming a shortage in precious metals especially silver. We have noticed an increase in purchases from both private individuals and experienced investors es ..read more

Many people online are inquisitive to what will happen now we have a new King? After much research from quality online sources here’s some facts we have found: Now that King Charles III has officially been declared King, the new monarch is expected to use CIIIR monogram. This stands for Charles III Rex with Rex being the Latin word for King. Queen Elizabeth II used EIIR. UK flags will change from EIIR to CIIIR. UK stamps will now start production with new designs with King Charles III face, stamps will likely transition quicker than monetary changes. Many new & existing post boxes will ha ..read more

Savvy investors are fully aware that markets simply go up or down, very rarely does a particular market, bond, commodity or security forever go up in a straight positive line correlation or stabilise for many years. Gold has historically been a good hedge against inflation and after the 2008 recession gold rallied strongly for years afterwards. In this blog, we’re not giving financial or investing advice but giving a slight insight into the total global economical viewpoint. Inflation is expected to be around for a few years so identifying what is next as a culture is difficult however thinkin ..read more