{"id":9711,"date":"2025-05-05T15:19:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T12:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/izvalgos\/aukso-nei-manote\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T17:01:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T14:01:10","slug":"items-with-gold","status":"publish","type":"izvalgos","link":"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/insights\/items-with-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"You Might Have More Gold Than You Think!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>You Might Have More Gold Than You Think<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/metalai\/gold\/\">Gold<\/a> is one of the most valuable and reliable precious metals in the world. While it is typically associated with investment assets or luxury items \u2014 such as rings, chains, and coins \u2014 <strong>gold recovery and buying<\/strong> today goes far beyond jewelry. Many people are unaware of just how much &#8220;hidden&#8221; gold exists in everyday objects: household electronics, tools, obsolete devices, or even items stored away in drawers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article highlights where gold is commonly found and how NOVITERA helps recover its full value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Is Gold Found?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold-bearing components can be found in various everyday and industrial items, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Computer motherboards<\/strong> \u2014 Gold-plated contact points are used to ensure conductivity and corrosion resistance where wires and components connect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processors (CPUs)<\/strong> \u2014 Older models such as <em>Pentium Pro<\/em>, <em>Athlon<\/em>, and <em>Xeon<\/em> contain gold-plated connectors or internal components. One <em>Pentium Pro<\/em> CPU may contain up to 0.33 grams of gold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Server hardware<\/strong> \u2014 High-reliability components, especially power supplies and data ports, often use gold-plated connectors for long-term performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electronic components<\/strong> \u2014 Relays, sockets, connectors, and cables may feature gold-plated surfaces to prevent oxidation and ensure stable signal transmission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small electronics.<\/strong> Older mobile phones (e.g., <em>NOKIA<\/em>), smartphones, tablets, and laptops contain gold-plated connectors, microchips, and contact points in SIM card slots, charging ports, and power management components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industrial residues<\/strong> \u2014 Soldering wires and powders, vacuum and optical devices, and other technical elements often contain recoverable precious metals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dental gold alloys<\/strong> \u2014 Crowns and prosthetics manufactured from older alloys can contain up to 77.2% gold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miscellaneous gold scrap<\/strong> \u2014 Items like gold-plated cutlery, watches, cufflinks, tie clips, cigarette cases, and luxury lighters may all qualify for <strong>gold scrap recycling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Determine the Value of Your Scrap Gold?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re unsure about the composition or value of your material, NOVITERA offers a transparent and reliable valuation process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/purchase-material-types\/?category=Precious+Metals&amp;group=21.+Precious+metals&amp;tab=pricelists&amp;elements=Au\">Check our up-to-date price list<\/a><\/strong> for current gold buying prices and scrap gold rates, categorized by type and purity.<br> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/contact-form\/?option=\">Send us a photo of your material<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 our experts will provide an initial estimate, which will be refined after precise on-site analysis in our in-house laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gold Recycling Supports Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recycling <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/purchase-material-types\/?category=Electronics&amp;group=21.+Precious+metals&amp;tab=pricelists&amp;elements=Au\">electronic waste<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>precious metal-containing materials<\/strong> helps reduce the demand for primary gold mining. Every gram of recovered gold not only delivers financial return but also promotes responsible resource use and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose NOVITERA?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f In-house laboratory analysis using advanced methods<br>\u2714\ufe0f Valuation based on verified purity and actual weight<br>\u2714\ufe0f Pricing aligned with official international gold market rates<br>\u2714\ufe0f Full-cycle melting and refining services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>NOVITERA specializes in scrap gold purchasing, on-site composition analysis, and expert consultation. Whether it\u2019s jewelry, obsolete electronics, or industrial residues \u2014 every gram of gold counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9706,"template":"","izvalgos_categories":[82],"class_list":["post-9711","izvalgos","type-izvalgos","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","izvalgos_categories-interesting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/izvalgos\/9711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/izvalgos"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/izvalgos"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"izvalgos_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novitera.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/izvalgos_categories?post=9711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}