Article fashion jewelry

Gold is a precious metal. Historically
it has been used for stores of value (bars) for jewelry
electronics
dentistry
and as actual money (coinage). It is a yellow element found in nuggets that can actually be ruby or black when divided.

It is the most malleable metal known. When other elements are it forms alloys. This will increase the hardness and can create exotic colors. Adding copper gives a redder color
iron more blue
platinum white
aluminum creates purple.

Gold conducts heat and electricity well. Heat
moisture and corrosives have very little chemical effect gold. This makes it well-suited for make coins and jewelry. Since gold itself is soft
it is given the alloys to make it stronger and change its color.

When using gold for jewelry
it is measured in karats. Pure gold is 24K. It is generally sold as 22K
18
and 14K. This means silver or copper have been added for strength and color.

Commonly we find the use of gold in jewelry making. Designers create beautiful gold jewelry which sometimes are enhanced with diamonds and gemstones. Gold and diamond jewelry makes wonderful presents. In our society they are also used for wedding rings and in gift giving.

There are many other uses of gold such as:

1. Embroidery Thread
2. In computers
jet aircraft
3. Dental crowns and bridges
4. White gold can substitute for platinum

Gold has had a high value since prehistoric times and was used as a symbol of value
purity and royalty. The price of gold has rise over the years indicating how it is valued in society.