Judging by my recent mail, it seems coins are a hot topic these days. The huge run-up in gold (about $2,600 per ounce as I write this) and silver ($31.10 per ounce) has prompted lots of you (and me ...

We've all heard the old saying that a dollar doesn't buy what it used to, and that's never been more true than today. Grocery shopping has become a shocking experience from week to week as prices ...

Knowledge about what makes an ornate candelabra or decorative platter valuable can help you separate the good stuff from the giveaways. By Ginanne Brownell LONDON — When a great-uncle dies or an older ...

Holiday time means making your antique objects look their best, particularly your silver serving pieces, flatware and collectibles. You figure cleaning silver is pretty straightforward - silver polish ...

Since silver was once a common wedding gift, it's not unusual to have family silver passed down through generations. But is its only value now sentimental?

Those who know their Irish silver will be familiar with the name of Jimmy Weldon. Long regarded as a leading expert in the field, his expertise has made his family's shop on Clarendon Street – ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How to clean sterling silver, according to an expert (Getty Images). The price of gold has seen record highs this year, but that’s ...