Different Ways To Participate In Silver

[curlymoses]

I've talked with others about saving their money in the form of silver to protect their purchasing power. I explain that 1 oz. coins and bars are common forms used to store silver savings. Skeptical ones point out the fall of gold and silver prices back in the 80s and they seem to fear losing the value of objects that they would just have sitting in a drawer anyway.

Can you comment on participating in the silver bull market by purchasing sterling silver forms of a decorative, utilitarian, or artistic nature? For example, what could be the future consequence of the following situation: Zero participation in silver today vs. Paying a large premium today for a Tiffany's sterling silver picture frame.