Gold jewelry knowledge

Although gold is important to industry and the arts, it also retains a unique status among all commodities as a long-term store of value. Until recent times, it was considered essentially a monetary metal, and most of the bullion produced each year went into the vaults of government treasuries or central banks

Gold's purity is measured in karats. The term "karat" harks back to the ancient bazaars where "carob" beans were used to weigh precious metals. 24 karat is pure gold, but its purity means it is more expensive and less durable than gold that is alloyed with other metals. Different alloys are used in jewelry for greater strength, durability and color range.

The karatage of the jewelry will tell you what percentage of gold it contains: 24 karat is 100 percent, 18 karat is 75 percent, and 14 karat is 58 percent gold. When comparing gold jewelry, the higher the number of karats, the greater the value.

Europeans have long embraced 18-karat gold as their metal of choice, and with good reason. Its rich yellow color, luxurious look and feel have an extraordinarily sensual appeal; many European women treat 18-karat gold like a second skin, even wearing it to the beach!

Today, women in the U.S. and around the globe are "trading up" and treating themselves to the beauty and opulence of 18-karat gold.

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Age Of Celtic Silver Jewelry - Celtic sterling silver jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings in a variety of Celtic knot designs.

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Andzia's Amber Jewelry & Beads - Andzia's Amber Jewelry offers select certified Baltic amber- modern lines in sleek silver & amber bead jewelry from Poland, Latvia & beyond. Myths & History, Amber Reading Room. Fine gifts since 1995. Amberjewelry.com.

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Heart's Treasure - Keepsake jewelry for mother and child. Mothers' name bracelets are made from sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, and semiprecious stones. Choose special birthstone jewelry for new babies and children, and grandmothers, too.

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