Gold’s beautiful and durable properties make it an adornment that is both ethereal and revered; especially in India gold jewellery is a way to attract wealth and blessings.
As gold is so rare and highly valued, this precious metal makes it a natural currency, and has been for at least 6,000 years. The U.S. held all its monetary currency to a gold standard, and since the turn of the millennium, gold value has been on the rise in the stock market. In an uncertain economy, gold has emerged as a possible financial staple. One of the most common ways to hold or invest in gold is in gold coins, gold bars or gold bullion. A gold IRA is an increasingly popular way to invest in gold as well.
Man has been using gold to fashion jewellery for thousands of years, mainly due to its versatility and striking appearance.
Other metals are added to increase its sturdiness and strength which also adds to its color and sheen. The different metals mixed with gold determine its purity, or karat weight, and its diverse tones which can range from black, rose and purple to grey, yellow and white.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF GOLD
Gold has been used to enhance mental faculties, to rebuild the nervous system (e.g. in the treatment of multiple sclerosis), to improve digestion, circulation and breathing, and to increase warmth. It can also be used for the treatment of arthritis, skin cancer, blood disorders, pneumonia, vascular diseases, heart disease, eye problems, paralysis, rheumatism, skin disorders, tuberculosis, nightmares, and spinal problems.
Gold assists in the rejuvenation of the endocrine system, in the absorption of vitamins and minerals, and in the regeneration of tissue and the skeletal structure. It balances the right and left brain, and treats conditions associated with autism, dyslexia, epilepsy, and physical coordination
GOLD PURITY
The purity of gold is typically expressed in Karats (k or kt), different from Diamond Carats. Real gold ranges in purity from 10 kt, 18 kt, 22 kt to 24 kt being approximately 99% pure gold. Gold purity can also be expressed as "fineness" which measures the purity of gold in 1,000 parts. 990 gold fineness, for example, indicates 99% pure gold.
GOLD COLOR
Naturally Gold has a warm Yellowish color depending on the metals added and gold polish done. Gold may take on a variety of different colors. The most popular colors of gold are yellow, white and rose.
YELLOW GOLD
Yellow gold is the most common and familiar gold color in the market, 18kt, 22kt and 24kt are the most common purity grades. While 18 karat gold is considered to be more warm and radiant, 22kt is the desirable and popular gold to buy.
WHITE GOLD
Due to fashion and customized jewelry white gold has become more popular. White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal, usually nickel, manganese or palladium. Like yellow gold, the purity of white gold is given in karats. White gold's properties vary depending on the metals and the proportion used
ROSE GOLD
Latest addition in Gold colors is of Rose Gold. The highest karat version of rose gold is also known as crown gold, which is 22 karat. Another variation of rose gold is red gold. 18 kt red gold may be made of 25% copper and 75% gold. For 18 karat rose gold, typically about 4% silver is added to 75% gold and 21% copper to give a rose color.
GOLD CARE
Always store your gold jewellery in their original containers, soft pouches or cloth-lined jewellery boxes. To clean your jewellery, simply soak it in a mild solution of warm soapy water. If necessary, scrub with a soft-bristled brush such as a toothbrush. Then dry your gold jewellery with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Never use paper towel or rough, thread rags. It is important to remove gold jewellery items when participating in any activity that could scratch, chip or damage them.
Gold has been used to enhance mental faculties, to rebuild the nervous system (e.g. in the treatment of multiple sclerosis), to improve digestion, circulation and breathing, and to increase warmth. It can also be used for the treatment of arthritis, skin cancer, blood disorders, pneumonia, vascular diseases, heart disease, eye problems, paralysis, rheumatism, skin disorders, tuberculosis, nightmares, and spinal problems.
Gold assists in the rejuvenation of the endocrine system, in the absorption of vitamins and minerals, and in the regeneration of tissue and the skeletal structure. It balances the right and left brain, and treats conditions associated with autism, dyslexia, epilepsy, and physical coordination
GOLD PURITY
The purity of gold is typically expressed in Karats (k or kt), different from Diamond Carats. Real gold ranges in purity from 10 kt, 18 kt, 22 kt to 24 kt being approximately 99% pure gold. Gold purity can also be expressed as "fineness" which measures the purity of gold in 1,000 parts. 990 gold fineness, for example, indicates 99% pure gold.
GOLD COLOR
Naturally Gold has a warm Yellowish color depending on the metals added and gold polish done. Gold may take on a variety of different colors. The most popular colors of gold are yellow, white and rose.
YELLOW GOLD
Yellow gold is the most common and familiar gold color in the market, 18kt, 22kt and 24kt are the most common purity grades. While 18 karat gold is considered to be more warm and radiant, 22kt is the desirable and popular gold to buy.
WHITE GOLD
Due to fashion and customized jewelry white gold has become more popular. White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal, usually nickel, manganese or palladium. Like yellow gold, the purity of white gold is given in karats. White gold's properties vary depending on the metals and the proportion used
ROSE GOLD
GOLD CARE
Always store your gold jewellery in their original containers, soft pouches or cloth-lined jewellery boxes. To clean your jewellery, simply soak it in a mild solution of warm soapy water. If necessary, scrub with a soft-bristled brush such as a toothbrush. Then dry your gold jewellery with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Never use paper towel or rough, thread rags. It is important to remove gold jewellery items when participating in any activity that could scratch, chip or damage them.
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