Gold & Silver Investment Guide

When new investors enter the world of gold bars, they face the challenge of choosing the right weight. Based on our experience, many people request small bars weighing 2.5 grams as gifts, but we recommend starting with a 31.1-gram bar (one ounce) for serious investment.

A 31.1g bar is large enough that gold price movements quickly affect its value — meaning profits can materialize in months rather than years. Larger bars = better liquidity, faster returns. Smaller bars = long-term preservation or gifting.

There is no perfect or guaranteed time to buy or sell because metal prices are always rising and unpredictable. Therefore, it is best to follow prices directly from trusted sources like Delmon Bars, which provides real-time and accurate updates.

Verify bar authenticity by checking the serial number, purity percentage, and certification. Always deal with reputable dealers. Delmon Bars provides an official receipt with all bar details — weight, serial number, customer name, and ID number — guaranteeing the rights of both parties.

• Store bars in a secret and secure place, such as a private safe or locked drawer, away from children.
• Keep the original packaging, as trusted companies rely on manufacturer packaging to verify authenticity.
• Keep bars in a dry place to avoid moisture. Although gold doesn't easily deteriorate, it still needs protection.
• All bar data (weight, serial number, purchase date) is stored electronically in your account with Delmon Bars.

Jewelry always has higher making charges than gold bars. A 31.1g gold bar might start showing profit in a month, while a gold set of the same weight may take years due to high craftsmanship costs and VAT. Gold bars are often VAT-exempt.

Bars are easier to resell with high purity and standard weight. Jewelry typically loses about 1% of its weight upon resale due to impurities collected through wear. In short: bars for pure investment, jewelry for wearing with long-term value.

1. Buying small weights as investment: Small bars take a very long time to show profits, and returns don't cover the making charges.
2. Focusing only on price: Ignoring purity, original packaging, and manufacturer can cause problems when reselling.
3. Not asking for a receipt: Always get an official receipt — it is required when selling or verifying authenticity.
4. Not checking the bar before buying: Verify the serial number and confirm the bar is from a trusted manufacturer.

For quick profits, invest in bars weighing 31.1 grams or more — larger weights can achieve returns relatively faster. For long-term investment, weights between 8 to 20 grams are preferable.

A 10-gram bar is an ideal choice for beginners as it is affordable and starts showing value over a medium period. If you plan to buy five 10g bars, it's better to buy a single 50g bar to avoid paying making charges multiple times and increase profitability.