When the precious metals market is moving, gold tends to get more than its fair share of attention, and that makes sense. The price of gold has been skyrocketing over the last few months, after all, and gold's value is also extremely high compared to just 12 months ago, making it a compelling option to consider. What may not be as obvious to some investors, though, is that silver prices have been climbing in tandem, and its impressive price trajectory actually managed to outpace gold last year.