Gold, being an oldest metal on the earth, is known to humans since 3600 BC. Throughout many civilizations, emperors have worn gold jewelry to display their grandeur and status. Envisioned as a symbol of wealth and status, gold jewelry is the most precious forms of jewelry. Even today gold jewelry is very much in demand. Crafted to suit nearly every occasion, gold jewelry reflects aestheticism and elegance that are beyond comparison. Gold jewelry always forms as the best of ornaments.
Gold jewelry is precious so it has to be unique in its design. The beauty added to a gold jewel is through the fine craftsmanship and the quality of gold used in it. Gold is the best expensive metal of the world without a doubt. There is no limitation on the variety of styles, finishes and colors available and the leftover metal is considered as the most wanted set for gemstones.
The purity of gold is measured in terms of carats. The Bureau of international Standards (BIS) has taken up the task of hallmarking of gold jewelry under the BIS Act, 1986. BIS provides certification of purity in accordance with the Indian standard specifications of IS 1417. The standard measure for testing the purity of gold is known as carat (ct). This measure tells us as to how many parts of gold and other metals are present in a gold alloy. In India, gold jewelry is available in 9 ct, 14 ct, 18 ct and 22 ct.
Although pure gold is yellow, it can be made into a variety of colors. This is done by changing the types and proportions of metals mixed with it during a process called alloying the only exceptions to this are 24ct and 22ct gold which are always yellow. Pure gold looks vibrant and reflects exquisiteness and gleam that remains unparalleled.
The gold can be everlasting. It will not rust or corrode and can originate from anyplace. The softness of pure gold makes it ideal to be alloyed with base metals for making gold jewelries. Gold is resistant to wear and corrosion, and therefore, the jewelry items made of gold are never out of fashion. It can be moulded into any desired shape. Pure gold does not react with other elements, thus avoiding any tarnish on the pieces.
The most common forms of gold jewelry that can be worn as a daily wear include earrings, bracelets, bangles, rings, chains, etc. With an escalating growth of gold jewelry in the market, jewelry designers are coming with mesmerizing and heart stealing designs to attract customers.
Gold jewelry is also seen as a form of investment. It is has been adjudged as a reliable and stable form of investment for many years.
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