Welsh gold looks exactly the same as any other gold, but it is very rare and stocks will soon be exhausted. That makes it valuable, also it costs more to mine than other gold.

Is Welsh gold more expensive?

At present, Welsh gold can be valued up to 30 times more than standard world gold. On 28th November 2017, 10 lots of Clogau gold, mined under government lease between 1979 and 1981, were expected to fetch about £9,000.

Why is Welsh gold so special?

Welsh gold is gold that occurs naturally in two distinct areas of Wales and highly prized because of its origin and scarcity. This was mined at several mines, the largest of which were the Gwynfynydd Gold Mine, near Ganllwyd, and the Clogau Gold Mine near Bontddu.

How many carats is Welsh gold?

We have our Welsh gold securely refined for us by a long established UK specialist company to slightly in excess of 18 carat purity that means that the Welsh gold content is a little over 750 parts per thousand. Occasionally we have our Welsh gold refined to 22 carat which is 916 parts of gold per thousand.

Is it illegal to pan for gold Wales?

You will also need permission from The Crown Estate to take away gold that you may have found or discovered, whatever the method you have used. However, if you find gold through panning it is unlikely that The Crown Estate will grant you permission to take it away.

What does clogau mean in Welsh?

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Can I look for gold in Wales?

The area is well known for the Ogofau Gold Mine, but the area has been mined for gold since the Roman times. The River Cothi, near Pumsaint, Carmarthenshire carries a fair amount of gold to be found.

Why are there only small pieces of Welsh gold?

Due to the scarcity of Welsh gold, only a small amount is included within each piece of Clogau. This ensures the longevity of Welsh gold supplies, and the affordability of Clogau’s jewellery.

How much does it cost to mine gold in Wales?

Today, Welsh gold is scarcer than it has ever been. When mining took place at the Clogau St. David’s Gold Mine in the late 1990s it used to cost over £1000 an ounce to extract. With no gold mining taking place in Wales today, Welsh gold supplies may eventually run out, making it possibly the rarest gold in the world.

Are there any Welsh gold wedding rings in the world?

The tradition of the British Royal Family using Welsh gold wedding rings was carried into its 95th year during the most recent royal wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on 19th May, 2018. With rare Welsh gold contained within each piece of Clogau jewellery, it is some of the most exclusive jewellery in the world.

What kind of jewellery is made of Irish gold?

Diamond set 9 carat white or yellow gold with exclusive piece of pure Irish rose gold. Imramma, a sacred sea voyage which takes the traveller beyond the Ninth Wave to a magical world of the Gods. Delicate petals clusters crafted from sterling silver, Irish rose gold and classic diamonds. Inspired by Celtic Jewellery.