Gold Jewellery: A Special Beauty
Gold is the second metal known to man after copper. South India is the largest and biggest market for gold and gold jewellery in India. The proportion of gold in jewellery is measured on the carat (or karat) scale. How do you test for gold purity? How do you know the gold you have is actually pure gold? 24 karat gold is the purest gold you can get in gold bullion, coins, bars or gold jewelry. Gold has been mined and used for a variety of purposes for thousands of years.
Pure gold is yellow in colour, but when gold is alloyed with other metals it is possible to use these alloys to produce varying colors of gold. Just as with silver, pure gold is too soft to be used for jewellery so a mixture of other alloys such as copper, nickel and zinc are added to increase the metal’s strength and durability.
Wearing gold not only enhances strong emotional feelings for its wearer but also completes a woman's appearance, it makes women feel indulgent, beautiful, successful, and confident. There are also traditional reasons for wearing gold, such as for marriage, religion, and family gifting. Gold also has a lasting financial value, it is a better investment.
White gold is made up of 75% pure gold, silver, copper and palladium. Yellow gold is made up of 75% pure gold, 12.5% silver and 12.5% copper in order to obtain the best colour and mechanical properties. Such as range of bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings. Pink gold is made up of 75% pure gold, 5% silver and 20% copper which gives it its colour.
Gold also has a lasting financial value, which supports consumers' decision when buying gold jewellery, and can often be the reason why women prefer gold to other jewellery or luxury products.
Whether you are looking for that special gift idea for a loved one, a friend or even just to treat yourself, I am sure you will find something to suit. |