According to mgsrefining.com as of May 3, 2013 the price of
gold topped out at $1,476.50 per ounce.
With gold prices rising since 2008 jewelers like Shirlee Grund (USA), Dominika
Syczynska (Poland), and Karyn Chopik
(Canada) work with alternative metals to great effect. Sterling silver, titanium, bronze, copper and
brass are breathtaking substitutes.