The Gold Standard is among the most influential systems in world economic and financial history. In simple terms, the Gold Standard is a monetary system where the value of a country's currency is ...

What is gold vermeil? Gold vermeil (pronounced ver-MAY) is a type of high-quality gold plating placed over sterling silver. To be considered vermeil, sometimes referred to as “silver gilt ...

By Tina Isaac-Goizé Reporting from Paris An exhibition celebrating the power and prestige of gold is scheduled to open Feb. 11 at the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in Paris. But rather ...