Turning Old Jewelry into a Pure Gold Bar 10oz 24K

What do you do with older family heirlooms that are out of style or just never worn? Often, these old pieces are cherished but tend to sit unused and underappreciated. I very much enjoy recreating these pieces into something new for families to appreciate.
I chemically refine the karat gold into pure gold and pour it into beautiful new Lithic Gold Bars. New treasure that continues to carry the sentimental value the family holds so dear.
#science #gold #jewelry #art
lithicmetals.com

[@marooromena3376]

There’s something so soothing about hearing him say ‘alright’

[@sharkcookie.YouTube]

Your videos really show how much work it is. Definitely not something you want to just play around with at home. I can tell there is so much experience and precision and heart in your work.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks for that wonderful feedback. I very much appreciate you watching! 😁

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

The only precision here is his ability to nail the weight. The rest is being done right as I speak by shoeless peasants in mud huts the world over.

[@_FXA_]

Watching that coin melt made me cry. I’m sure the numismatic community felt the pain.

[@slavicprincess]

Yep it's hard to watch

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

I feel you. Wasting useful objects, easily worn, easily transported, easily shifted through checkpoints - to turn them into an ugly bar. These recyclers are actually calling themselves 'gold bar artists' now. So we're going to see a whole lot more history destroyed as people want ugly bars rather than beautiful minted bars from professional mints that are recognized the world over. I don't see pour stains as "art", and I don't see a rectangle as "something the whole family can enjoy" compared to jewelry with history, a story, etc. It's a damned shame, that is for sure.

[@zee-fr5kw]

Its an extremely common coin

[@crli4353]

@@zee-fr5kw Doesn't matter, the condition was fine enough to command a nice premium over spot and would be far more easy to sell then the refined bar made from it. That said, every time one is refined, its one more out of existence which increases its rarity, if only by a bit. To those of us holding on to them, thats great.

[@coinvaultt]

US coin collectors can't bear it 😅

[@tylerhutton4429]

I hate seeing old coins, especially beautiful coins like that double eagle, being destroyed. Even in cull condition they can still worth much more then the melt value.

[@rancherfarmerguy]

I agree 100%. Gold coins are way special.

[@FloopyNupers]

It was a waste honestly

[@ChaotiX1]

Fuck your coins, all that matters is the metal. Numismatic value is fake.

[@johndonovan5521]

The coin is only worth what a collector is willing to pay, but an OZ of gold will always have a set price.

[@rochester212]

These people are way too stupid to realize that the finished product is worth more than the material from which it's made.

[@MrKadzima]

Such a beautiful process to watch from start to finish!

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks for watching, Chris! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 💛

[@cincyjohn69]

Idk what’s smoother your voice or that pour so beautiful

[@cmc2690]

Damn those were some nice vintage style pieces, even if they didn’t wear them, it was still good craftsmanship and work of art in itself

[@LithicMetals]

They were amazing pieces. Well worn, with much history.

[@cmc2690]

@@LithicMetals Great video! Thanks for the thorough explanation behind the gold refinery process. You have a new sub

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

❤❤❤you and STREETIPS are incredible refiners. To the ank you LITHIC

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate it, Dan! Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@stevethomas1638]

Sreetips would want you to pay attention.

[@leaflee2066]

You and Sreetips are some of the few uploads I watch all the way through, there is something about gold aside from its value that is just amazing, great work.

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

Very fascinating statement. I believe the same thing. For myself I believe it’s biological. There’s a connection in our genetics and DNA that we don’t understand yet. It’s much like Catnip is to feline’s as an effect and affect.

[@leaflee2066]

@@TheMilwaukieDan I think you are right, it is almost ingrained in our senses this is a special material, you use to hear stories of people during the gold rush getting gold fever and it is easy to understand why.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks! I appreciate it!! 😁

[@rainey06au]

Same here. Big respect to Lithic and Sreetips for their patience and chemistry skills, and sharing it with all of us.

[@nakathegreat9548]

Damn I just gained a whole new found respect for this art form. The things we look over everyday until you see the process behind its creation 💪🏾

[@LithicMetals]

💛... 😁

[@mikesmyth6576]

Gold jewellery -> melt it down -> 10 minutes of chemical changes later -> got some brown dirt -> heat it up -> turns into gold again. What a ride. Fantastic video. Thank you for making.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks for watching, Mike! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! 😁

[@Trent_Brooks1990]

Wow that's quite a process and precision to go through making that gold bar, looks excellent 👌

[@garryschyman99]

Nice! But not sure it makes sense melting down a US double eagle which is likely worth more than melt. Trade the eagle for a cheap bar of gold and pocket the difference.

[@LithicMetals]

The coin was mounted in a bezel at one point. It had solder marks and such. Regardless, it had much value to the owner than the numismatic value... it wasn't ever going to be sold.

[@Firestorm855]

I collect coins, that double eagle being melted shook me to the core It wasn't a Saint Gauden, at least Great video and exquisite bar thou

[@LithicMetals]

It was once mounted in a bezel.... but I get lol

[@radurvd]

Same here…! I nearly start crying…! 😢😢😢

[@HansKlopek]

Another relic of a once great country gone...

[@cosmo9925]

@@LithicMetalsThat makes me feel a little better about it lmao

[@theflyingdutchman1432]

😢

[@arborsamurai]

I absolutely love your process! Thank you for sharing.

[@brentmessler1254]

Always love watching your videos. Beautiful work!

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks so much, Brent! 😁

[@darrenbullman9450]

Beautiful and love the way , your way, your style

[@hi-seas]

Thanks for the awesome share Jeff! I’ve missed these videos……

[@LithicMetals]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Derek! I appreciate you watching!! 😁

[@chrisjones-fp5vd]

Good for you man, I'm glad to see a refining on this channel

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching! 😁

[@rustybritches6747]

Beautiful, no other words! I wish I could afford 1 I'd be happy with a half ounce even a quarter ounce but those big swirls on the 10 oz bars are gorgeous!

[@valeratkanta9682]

Wowww. You are every experience. And kind enough to make and share this vdo. Thank you

[@Sameoldage]

Absolutely beautiful.. brilliant I say.. seeing someone working with gold so effortlessly and flawless is like seeing a gazelle jumping and running in the wild

[@LithicMetals]

I'm glad my work speaks to you. Thank you! 😁

[@morganjohnson4332]

Amazing procedure

[@GlazzedDonut]

Lithic talks to his gold like retrosteve talks of an MRE. Nicely done.

[@MrRebar15]

*Lithic Metals* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate you watching! 😁

[@LiquidMetalStacker]

Absolutely amazing what you do with liquid metal 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@prestontucker6171]

Gorgeous work, Jeff.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks, Preston! 😁

[@prestontucker6171]

@@LithicMetals I finally built my homemade fume hood. Now I need to start getting glassware and collecting material to refine.

[@lincbond442]

A lot of knowledge and skills go into this process. Thanks for sharing.

[@LithicMetals]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@HCDVelcra]

Something the family can enjoy... Kids gonna have a blast jiggling the bar around!

[@geekanoids]

You are super talented. This video captivated me, seeing the many processes you went through to achieve the end product. Thanks for sharing.

[@LithicMetals]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you watching!! 😁

[@ajrg91]

It really hurt seeing that $20 liberty head getting melted down. Other than that, I absolutely love this video.

[@LithicMetals]

I didn't enjoy melting that double eagle, but it was once in a bezel. It's numismatic value wasn't much.

[@DontUseThusAnymore]

just becausse it was removed from jewlewry doesnt mean there isnt still numistic value @@LithicMetals

[@theseeker3771]

It would still have been worth more than the melt value.@@LithicMetals

[@m1bl4n]

​@@theseeker3771source? "I made it up"

[@zelux3521]

no

[@drunkenmonkey1975]

You are the best. True Integrity in metal form. Blessed are The Pure of Heart. He will withhold no good thing from those who walk uprightly.❤️

[@bobjohnson7294]

Badass! Beautiful work

[@OverLeveragedTrader]

Was a pleasure watching your work

[@LithicMetals]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😁

[@nickbrackett9023]

this is so awesome, more uploads please! 🙏👑

[@WowplayerMe]

This is probably the most perfect gold pour I've ever seen.

[@muhammadsulaiman6658]

beautiful🎉Good job

[@silverload3622]

That’s gorgeous!! Great process

[@LithicMetals]

😁

[@parrish8386]

Is gold really worth it to buy currently ? In terms of the short term considering taxes and overall cost of upfront purchase then trying to resell when I actually need the liquidity, is physical or gold stocks more worth the cost ? Because it seems to be when people speak of gold their not being specific to the short term or Long term approach to justifying the purchase. Let me know your thoughts , thanks anyone.

[@fadhshf]

I concur with your assessment. It appears to be a viable strategy to hedge against inflation over the long-term. Thank you for sharing your insights.

[@TomD226]

Gold is often seen as a safe-haven asset that can protect against inflation and economic uncertainty. But like any investment, it carries risks. To determine if gold is the right investment option for you, an investment advisor can help you weigh the potential benefits and risks of investing in gold. They can also help you create a well-diversified portfolio that includes gold as part of a broader investment strategy. An investment advisor can help you decide how much of your portfolio should be allocated to gold and select other investments that can complement your gold holdings.

[@LithicMetals]

In my opinion, holding physical precious metals is a preservation of wealth. Held best as a long-term asset. And, anyone who is considering holding a large amount of precious metals should be established within a trusted precious metals community. One last piece of advice... never ever sell for below spot price. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@parrish8386]

@@TomD226 Impressive can you share more info?

[@lowcostfresh2266]

@@TomD226 Thank you for this tip. It was easy to find your coach. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her résumé.

[@jimmanison]

I write short stories every so often for fun and recently created a character who is a jeweller/metallurgist. Hunting through Google on how such a business might work, I found your channel. I just wanted to say thank you for producing such an insightful and fascinating video! Watching you work and listening to your explanations as you go through the steps really gave me a good idea for how this works. Great stuff indeed! 😄

[@LithicMetals]

I enjoy writing short stories as well. So this is really great to hear! Thanks, Jim!! 😁

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Not to take anything away from OP but; A jeweler won't reduce jewels (and historic coins) to bars, to other jewels perhaps, but not bars. This is scrap recycling, not jewelry making. A metallurgist is an entirely different career and field. And they definitely aren't playing with gold, it's mostly steel (the steel industry is a huge employer and are crazy obsessive when it comes to purity and alloys, etc - way out of my wheel house and quite a complicated field if you're bored and feel like reading up on it).

[@jimmanison]

@@dr.lexwinter8604 Nothing taken away at all honestly, though perhaps I would say my naming conventions aren't wholly accurate. It's a fully sci-fi/fiction setting, and I borrowed the term "Jeweller" from Goldfinger. Particularly the point where during the briefing with M & Bond, and I quote "Apart from being a legitimate international bullion dealer, Mr. Goldfinger is a legitimate international jeweler. He's legally entitled to operate modest metallurgical installations.". So perhaps if anything, I need to refine my definition of what my character is. So I appreciate you pointing it out 🙂

[@tomthompson2309]

Gold as a solution is such a vibrant colour ❤ fascinating stuff cheers.

[@LithicMetals]

I agree! Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@tontoleibovitz886]

Excellent videos and you have a voice of an angel. Most of my career I’ve worked with professional speakers and you truly have a wonderful voice

[@samholder196]

your commitment to precision is commendable

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks, Sam. I appreciate it. 😁

[@Chicharrero91]

This was a pleasure to watch

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate hearing that, thank you! 😁

[@reuben3077]

You can tell how much he loves his work by how he talks 😂 man’s in love with his job

[@andersjjensen]

Going through the aqua regia step twice to make absolutely sure you can stamp it .999 is a nice touch. I hope you eventually get an autoclave that can go to 1100C and do controlled cool-down. The pour ripples are a nice artistic touch, but a bar which is a perfect mirror shine on all sides is it's own kind of gorgeous that would also be nice to offer customers. Getting the stamping right on one of those, though, must be doubly nerve wrecking.

[@eror151]

You mint them at that point, you make a die that you stamp them with in a stamp mould :)

[@andersjjensen]

@@eror151 That doesn't really work for serial numbers unless he goes pretty overboard with equipment purchases.

[@davidheath3100]

Beautiful!

[@PJJ196]

Loved this video.. really amazing stuff

[@LithicMetals]

💛..... 😁

[@davidwells2312]

That was such a great video and it was done with such precision that I’m gonna watch it again! You sir are a craftsmen and an artist

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks, David! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching!!! 😁

[@Godwh1sperer]

This video made me a subscriber, wonderful seeing you work your alchemy

[@OwlTech333]

I envy your pouring skills

[@arnedalbakk6315]

Hello Jeff. Man..what a great clip you made for us. I love your passion,and the way you talk thru the prosess. This is on of the best refining i ever seen on youtube.You and Mr sreetips are...must see🌹. Folks...spred the words. This canal deserbs 100k....As a start. Thank you Jeff,and my God bless you,and your family. Arne. Norway

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks, Arne! I appreciate the kind words! 😁

[@arnedalbakk6315]

Thanks Jeff 🌹

[@mikeknight1778]

Man dude with your voice your like the Bob Ross of the jewelry world keep it up dude!

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@jasonis043]

Dudes a smooth goat. I enjoy watching and learning. 👍🏻

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate you watching! Thanks!! 😁

[@gogetteroutdoors5451]

Absolutely love this !

[@LithicMetals]

💛... thanks for watching! 😁

[@TheSilverSmithsBench1]

Adding this video to my watch list.

[@LithicMetals]

💛

[@LegacyStacker]

Hi JewelryWerx by Robert Coleman! I just subscribed to your channel! 😎Nice!

[@saobanglanh5011]

wow beautiful gold bar

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!! 😁

[@saobanglanh5011]

@@LithicMetals it's awesome bro, tks you for make a nice video 😁

[@GeOl011919954]

Fascinating video thank you thank you for sharing

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate you watching! 😁

[@i_dont_live_here]

Excellent work and excellent information thank you!

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate you watching! 😁

[@RobFindsTreasure]

Another beauty brother! Enjoyed this one a lot!

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate it, Rob! Thanks for watching! 😁

[@christopherwalker4256]

Gosh that was relaxing to watch.

[@LithicMetals]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@FLmetalhead]

The best.

[@LithicMetals]

💛.... 😁

[@gossman75]

Nice and clean 10 TOZ of gold. I wish I could trade 3 of the buffalo TOZ coins for it, but that's not going to happen! LOL

[@LithicMetals]

I think you'd have to sweeten the pot just a bit. 😁

[@Intelligentsia101]

That was so interesting.

[@haroldcromack1065]

Awesome footage a true craftsman 🙏✨️🇺🇸

[@Ozgipsy]

That was mesmerising 😳

[@jfssparky]

Very nice. That is one pricey bar. Looked great

[@Blink-blaser]

Its amazing how you describe and your voice is so lit, the sensation it’s like a movie thing, lit!

[@MartindAvoine-xu4jh]

I worked in a Gold foundry/refinery for 5 & 1/2yrs,melting gold,silver & presious metals also making our own gold exactly like this

[@Tyler.i.81]

Gold is a wonderlust

[@kenknapp2319]

You have the coolest custom stamp I've seen

[@lissandrello]

impresionante el video! soy de argentina. el trabajo que haces es excelente. sos prolijo, tenes conocimiento y te queda el lingote espectacular. Felicitades!

[@LithicMetals]

💛

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

Beautiful

[@Faithisthekeyy]

This was great to watch love gold

[@LithicMetals]

💛

[@famicommike9014]

I think with your voice and tone you are the Bob Ross of gold refining!

[@LithicMetals]

Lol thanks, Mike! 😁

[@KiwiKoNZ]

First time watching bro. This was an awesome melt, keep em’ coming! … From KiwiKoNZ in New Zealand 🇳🇿👈😎👍✨

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@lazyboylarry4345]

It was really painful to see you melt that old gold liberty head coin. They quit making those in 1907!

[@panteraa9195]

Awesome!

[@tommyhunter1817]

Awesome.

[@spanishjohn420]

beautiful

[@akgoldbear7669]

Great job 👌 Excellent result! 🙂👍

[@LithicMetals]

Appreciate it, thanks! 😁

[@LegacyStacker]

Hi AK Gold Bear! I agree! BTW... I just subscribed to your channel! Nice! 😎

[@akgoldbear7669]

@@LegacyStacker Unexpected 🙂 Thank you 🖐

[@jolitaserniuviene3292]

so satisfying

[@WildDigger]

Beautiful bar!

[@Vic_Vinegar]

Awesome video!

[@dragonawaken7902]

good stuff!

[@LithicMetals]

Thank you!

[@OpheliasSanctum]

You mention studying for at least two years before getting to this level. I'm just curious if you have any favorite books that you read when you first started getting into this craft? Beautiful work by the way. I look forward to owning a piece of Lithic history myself. 😁

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks so much. I'd love to pour you a bar whenever you're ready. I started by reading CM Hoke's book "available online as pdf", plus the goldrefiningforum.com is a great resource.

[@noicue8078]

@@LithicMetals👍❤️

[@Virst82]

Wow 🤩👌👌👌

[@victormanueldefreitas6774]

Wonderful, thank you for the explanation. This video really shows the complexity of being able to transform old jewelry into ingots. I have subscribed and I will follow your videos with interest. Best wishes, Victor (Luxembourg - Europe)

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate it, Victor! 😁

[@Gta6billionaire]

I watched this start to end inspired to learn chemistry now

[@bobbreit5244]

As a senior chemical plant technician, I deal with axactly the same chemistry for different products every day. I retire in 90 days and I want to study this. You have a very good voice for what you do. I know the work.🤙🤙

[@LithicMetals]

Two great sources... CM Hoke's book "Refining Precious Metals Waste" and the goldrefiningforum.com I don't encourage folks to perform these experiments. I've found far too many people don't fully comprehend the hazards. But with your experience... I trust you would learn everything needed to conduct them safely and treat the waste material, long before you did your first experiment.

[@buggsy5]

Overall, the gold refining forum is far better than Hoke's book - but I still consider Hoke to be the best starting point - especially the familiarization experiments. However, some of her procedures are overly hazardous for modern times and some of the processes are outdated. @@LithicMetals The Forum shines when you want to fine tune a working process or have a problem not discussed in detail by Hoke.

[@Out-to-Pastor]

This is an amazing video. You answered so many questions. I was thinking like "hey you could toootally do this at home!" But when a person doing it starts warning about fume hoods and dangerous gasses, I'm out. Awesome video

[@LithicMetals]

Smart call! Too many folks don't fully consider the hazards. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@jamesdoran7985]

Wow that’s so cool thanks

[@hellohello4689]

How long did this process take from start to finish? Thanks

[@CharliRay]

I love this channel . So awesome!

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate you! 😁

[@jamiecurran3544]

Nice refinement n beautiful ingot!😁👍

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks, Jamie! 😁

[@cityofjoy8830]

Beautiful and artistic 😍

[@LithicMetals]

Thank you! 💛

[@antihero76]

That, alright. Is a classic

[@johnnyb3126]

Very nice 👍🙂

[@brandonmoore4456]

Thank you for this video. I'm preparing for my first batch. I was wondering if for future reference would you be able to do a video possibly on white gold. Is it a different process to refine back into pure?

[@raidenneo9370]

OH MY GOD, THIS WAY OF GOLD MAKING IS GENIUS AND AWESOME, i just know there is a chemical way to do this from you, thanks for the great video.

[@legion0101]

Very interesting. What do you do with all the spent chemicals? Seems like a big concern. And are they expensive to buy?