Silver is very light in color, can be burnished more easily, and has a higher reflectivity than other precious metals. Silver is a white metal which offers better electrical and thermal This handy guide introduces you to valuable tools you can use to identify and prioritize the opportunities in today's gold, silver and platinum markets. The E-Z Guide helps you identify the most common price chart patterns, including: Head & Shoulders formations, Gaps, Island Tops and Bottoms, Bull and Bear Flags, and more. The spot price of Silver is always higher than the bid price (what dealers pay for Silver per ounce) and always lower than the ask price (what you will pay a dealer for Silver per ounce). The difference between the spot price and the ask price is known as the premium of Silver per ounce.