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The Glimmering World of Gold Jewelry - Great For Gifts

Undoubtedly, gold remains as the ultimate medium of

jewelry expression. For thousands of years, gold has

beguiled man with its beauty, its warm luster and glow

and its amazing attributes. Artisans and jewelers have

crafted gold into stunning pieces of jewelry that are

priceless and eternal. Gold is one of the most precious

of earth's metals. It can be found almost anywhere but

it is very difficult to extract pure gold. Although

platinum is more expensive, gold remains unsurpassed as

the most popular jewelry metal. As it does not corrode

or rust, gold jewelry is exceptionally durable. It is

also very malleable and pliable: a single ounce of gold

can be drawn into a thin wire stretching almost 5

miles. In fact it is the most malleable and ductile

metal known to man.

Pure gold or 24-karat gold is soft and pliable. That is

why it is mixed with other metals to increase its

durability. Karat quality determines the purity of

gold. For instance, 14-karat gold is 14 parts pure gold

mixed with 10 parts of a base metal. The higher the

karat rating is, the higher the proportion of pure

gold. Most gold jewelry pieces are marked with its

karat quality. This helps you verify that the product

you are viewing are truly made of gold. Gold is crafted

into an endless myriad of jewelry pieces such as rings,

chains, bracelets, charms, pendants, brooches, earrings

and others. Moreover, because of the many amazing

qualities of gold have many other uses. It is used in

dentistry, coinage and for industrial purposes. The

value of gold forms the base of monetary standard by

many nations.

Buying gold jewelry is an excellent investment. Any

jewelry collection would not be complete without any

gold jewelry. Its radiant, sensual and warm quality

make it the preferred metal used in wedding rings and

other jewelry meant to be given to a loved one. When

buying gold jewelry there are some important things to

consider. One of these is the karat quality, as

mentioned above. The different karat qualities include

10-karat gold, 14-karat gold and 18-karat gold.

However, some gold jewelry is not necessarily purely

made of gold. Jewelry can also be plated with gold.

This means that a base metal is coated with a layer of

gold. In time, the layer of gold will wear away

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depending on how often the piece is worn. Other terms

you should know about gold jewelry include gold-filled,

gold overlay, and rolled gold plate.

When choosing gold jewelry, it is important to know its

qualities and characteristics. Gold jewelry has many

finishes such as matte gold, which is achieved by using

an abrasive, resulting in a dull and non-reflective

surface. Another kind of finish is the high-polish

finish, where the jewelry is polished to an almost

mirror-like shine. Gemstones and other metals that can

be inlaid with the gold itself add another dimension of

beauty and value, although gold is simply stunning by

itself. Choose a piece of gold jewelry that matches

your personality. Whether it is a simple gold chain, a

ring engraved with your names or a chunky gold

bracelet, you will find the gold jewelry piece that

exudes your personality. Moreover, wearing it also

enhances the way you look, giving you class and style.

Without a doubt, gold continues to enamor men and

women, and continues to be the ultimate jewelry metal.

About the Author

Timothy A. Garyantes enjoys jewelry and recommends: http://www.rkgold.com/

as a resource for information about gold jewelry.