What is it about gold jewelry?Gold – the word itself is enough to draw someone else’s attention. It is such a pleasant word to hear, and to say as well.And because people have been so enchanted with this precious metal, we have used it for a number of purposes, from the gastronomic (gold leafs on pastries and cakes); to the useful (gold conductors and dental fillings); and finally to decorative (all manner of gold jewelry.) Gold is such a versatile metal.It is inherently malleable, conductive and is known to resist corrosives caused by oxidation.
As a decorative ornament, gold has become the favorite jewelry of the ancients. Sterling silver jewelry could come close at the time, as it was mostly used simply for monetary functions. Platinum and other now-presently-named precious metals are unheard of during that time. So it was gold – and only gold that the ancients favored.
Naturally, reports as to which ancient groups of people actually created the most elaborate gold jewelry are extremely biased. But you will see a lot of intricate gold jewelry making in the histories of the ancient Mayas, the ancient Egyptians, and ancient Romans, to name a few.
Along with being quite abundant at the time, gold was also notably manageable as well.This makes gold jewelry easier to mold to any form or design. During the ancient times, gold was astonishingly used for simple, practical purposes like hair clips or cloth pins.Eventually, however, gold jewelry found its way to being a mark of wealth and lavishness, as it was only allowed to those of high esteem.More and more intricate gold decorations were made during this time period, with the concept kept in mind that the more marvelous, the better.These elegant works can be found in many relics from our past. There are golden ancient golden bracelets with precious gems and there are even golden funerary masks which were made in the past.
These days, gold jewelry is still very much in demand, and the designs are still very much elaborate. With the advent of newer technology, our modern day jewelry makers can develop more intricate pieces of art. Nowadays gold jewelry is not as heavily worn, and with that, pretty much anyone can wear it.And not just for special functions too. It is so versatile that it can be worn anywhere, anytime and by mostly anyone!
Gold can even be mixed with other precious metals.It is a very stable metal.It is therefore not uncommon to see gold, platinum and silver jewelry intertwined in elaborate braids for a simple ring. It is also very common to see gold combined with sterling silver jewelry.This is because these two precious metals complement one – bright yellow with a flash of white light. On the other hand, the combination of gold and platinum jewelry is slowly gaining its audience. If you look at some of the fancier platinum or sterling silver earrings now, you will actually notice that some of them are highlighted or peppered with gold dust or slivers of gold.
Gold also matches well with gemstones and precious minerals. Cubic zirconia jewelry or CZ jewelry is often found on gold.This combination can even pass as genuine diamond jewelry. CZ rings, particularly those for wedding bands and engagement rings are usually set in gold.
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