How to track physical gold holdings across different item types

Short answer: Create one record for each physical gold item, give it a memorable name, choose its type, and record weight, purchase price, purchase date, and workmanship fee. Separate records are easier to edit, verify, and value.

Why not combine every item into one record?

Items may have different purchase dates, prices, and fees. Combining them makes it difficult to identify the cost of one ring or necklace. Selling only part of the group also leaves a combined record that no longer matches what you own.

Naming examples

• One-baht gold bar — Shop A — 2026
• Two-salueng chain necklace
• One-salueng gift ring
• One-baht bracelet — receipt 04/26
• Half-salueng earring pair

Do not include identity numbers, bank information, or unnecessary personal data in the item name.

Different types need different details

A bar may not have the same kind of workmanship fee as jewelry, although a shop may charge another fee. Rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings should use the workmanship fee shown on the receipt. If information is uncertain, record only what can be supported and edit it later.

Reviewing the portfolio

Separate records let an app estimate each item and total the results. You can track physical gold holdings while keeping the details behind the portfolio total.

If one item is sold, remove or update that item rather than changing a single combined weight. The remaining records retain their original dates and costs.

Gold Go supports bars, rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and a custom category, making it suitable for tracking several forms of physical gold without mixing their records.