Gold and Silver have been used since culture
started to make jewelry or for religion purposes. Gold necklaces
have always been worn with pride and distinction and signifies richness,
power and nobility. In ancient times, the larger the gold, the greater
the function and this also stood out to show the social status of
the wearer. Things have however changed as wearing gold is a common
thing these days. Currently, some of the most refined and exquisite
jewelry looks like a golden thread. When you wear a thin gold necklace,
you are perceived to be elegant. The diamond necklaces for example,
have the stones embedded in white or yellow. This metal is therefore
one of the few that can be combined with such stones. Platinum is
also a very valuable metal.
Gold does not usually have any chemical reaction
with any agents. It is not affected by moisture, heat or the electrical
conductivity it has. Metal purity was a challenge that our fore
fathers faced when they were making golden necklaces. When metal
is pure, it is not hard but malleable, therefore, the need to create
an alloy to give it resistance is absolutely necessary. In light
of this, the gold necklaces that we wear are made of gold and another
metal; Nickel, titanium or silver.
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