Jessica Chastain’s Oscar Style is Golden

Jessica Chastain, the talented actress who was up for an Oscar for her role in The Help, received extensive attention for her sartorial choice at the Academy Awards as she walked the runway in a black strapless Alexander McQueen gown accented with gold buillon and metallic thread. Chastain wore her hair less ornate, with the front pulled back and the rest grazing her back.

Reviews of the gown are mixed—while many praise the McQueen gown as a masterpiece, other draw comparisons to an oriental rug. What do you think?

Jennifer Lawrence Shines In Gold!

There has been much buzz about the new franchise Hunger Games coming to theaters soon and Jennifer Lawrence definitely made more buzz with her gold dress at the premiere. Jennifer wore an extravagant gold dress that would catch any eye and as the The Blemish said, could also make her look like the Oscar award herself. The Blemish went on to even mention yours truly by saying, "She must be hoping she can subliminally convince people to think “Academy Award” when they think of this movie. That or “how much money do you think Cash4Gold can melt her down for?”

via: The Blemish

Gold Bars—Just Because!

Jean Paul Gaultier has long been a boundary-pushing fashion designer. Gaultier has teamed up with a Texas metal company to create gold bars emblazoned with his name across a cartoonish heart. Gaultier is the first fashion icon to create a personalized line of gold. The theory behind marketing a sale? Gold is an element that continues to gain in value. By giving the gift of gold or buying a piece for yourself, you are essentially making an investment.Which would you rather get as a gift—a gold bracelet or a gold Gaultier bar?

Grammy Girls Get 24 K Gold Nails

Red Carpet Manicures were on-site during the Grammy’s back in February at the Grammy Gift Lounge. The at-home gel manicure company will be providing manicures to celebrities and other women attending the event with a manicure of gorgeous 24 carat gold nail polish. The idea behind Red Carpet Manicure is for your nails to be as flawless as your diamond & gold jewelry—strong and unchipped, of course.

For those of us who were not at the Grammys, Red Carpet Manicure will be available for consumers to purchase and use at home, giving everyone a chance to have unchipped gel manicures at home that are long lasting and affordable.

Logical Investment: Gold Plated iPhone?

As if the iPhone wasn’t already a glitzy item, the folks at Computer Choppers want to spruce up your phone with gold plating for a hefty $599 on top of the phone price. A true Apple aficionado doesn’t have to stop their either, as the same company will gold plate your MacBook Pro too! The MacBook is $1200-1500 on top of the computer price.

Additional goods that can be outfitted in gold—a VAMP NOS CD player for $8,000, a Nintendo DS for $320, and several iPod models ranging from $130-720. Even Nokia is gildable, with the Nokia 6500’s $550 golden upgrade. What do you think—is gold jewelry the way of the past and gold technology the accessory of the future?

For Your Listening Pleasure, Gold Earphones

A new set of earphones have hit the market, created by Monster and named for the R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire. In true 1970s dedication, the earphones are outfitted with gold accents. Users who have tested the new model say that they are the best sounding in-ear headphone that Monster has made to date.

The exact model is called the Earth, Wind & Fire Gratitude. It’s got defined bass and it looks good shining in your ears—which is a nice vacation from the commonplace white earbuds people have been sporting for years. Just be sure your gold earrings coordinate with your shiny new accessory.

The 4 Types of Gold You Can Sell

Not all things gold are meant to be sold. Fortunately, we have put together a guide to help you navigate selling your gold belongings and what goes into determining value for each. Here at Cash 4 Gold, we’ve been the leader in the industry for years. Some are obvious, like jewelry, while others can be less so, like your gold tooth.

Gold coins are highly prized by collectors. Once upon a time, kings and nobles traded and collected gold coins—that should give you an idea how prestigious they can be. Alas, the time may come where you need to redeem your gold coins for cash. When that time comes, be sure to sell with a reputable dealer and maximize your takeaway.

Second, gold bul. Similar to bullion, yet less majestic. Bullion is so extravagant, it’s normally found in its purest form—gold bars.

Third, scrap gold. This would be gold that has been extracted from a crown or filling, gold wiring, or damaged jewelry.

And lastly, the ever-popular gold jewelry. Get rid of that necklace your ex-boyfriend gave you and get cash! Let’s just hope his gift was gold, and not gold-plated.

Giant Nugget of California Gold is Actually Australian

Photo: Don Kagin holds a nugget said to be discovered in the backyard of a California Man. Photo from AP.

Back in March, Jim Sanders of Washington, California sold a 98.6oz nugget he found on his farm for $460,000, claiming that it was gold which was dug up on his California property. Sanders lives on ground that is historically linked to the California gold rush, so speculation quickly ensued that this piece was the biggest single piece obtained from the land. Its size also garnered a nickname—The Washington Nugget. Now, the gold has been tested and exposed as originating from Australia, not California.

The scam came to light when an Australian named Murray Cox saw the gold in a trade magazine. He recognized it as something he dug up over 20 years ago. He sold it to a buyer in Arizona for $50,000 in 1989.

The buyer who purchased the Australian gold in March has been refunded. Unfortunately, gold scams to all degrees are nothing new. Protect yourself and your assets by dealing with a licensed gold dealer to sell your goods. Trade your gold for cash with the professional gold assessment team at Cash 4 Gold.