| Gold is a precious metal. Historically, it has been used | | | | 14K. This means silver or copper have been added for |
| for stores of value (bars) for jewelry, electronics, | | | | strength and color. |
| dentistry, and as actual money (coinage). It is a yellow | | | | Commonly we find the use of gold in jewelry making. |
| element found in nuggets that can actually be ruby or | | | | Designers create beautiful gold jewelry which |
| black when divided. | | | | sometimes are enhanced with diamonds and |
| It is the most malleable metal known. When other | | | | gemstones. Gold and diamond jewelry makes |
| elements are it forms alloys. This will increase the | | | | wonderful presents. In our society they are also used |
| hardness and can create exotic colors. Adding copper | | | | for wedding rings and in gift giving. |
| gives a redder color, iron more blue, platinum white, | | | | There are many other uses of gold such as: |
| aluminum creates purple. | | | | 1. Embroidery Thread |
| Gold conducts heat and electricity well. Heat, moisture | | | | 2. In computers, jet aircraft |
| and corrosives have very little chemical effect gold. | | | | 3. Dental crowns and bridges |
| This makes it well-suited for make coins and jewelry. | | | | 4. White gold can substitute for platinum |
| Since gold itself is soft, it is given the alloys to make it | | | | Gold has had a high value since prehistoric times and |
| stronger and change its color. | | | | was used as a symbol of value, purity and royalty. |
| When using gold for jewelry, it is measured in karats. | | | | The price of gold has rise over the years indicating |
| Pure gold is 24K. It is generally sold as 22K, 18K and | | | | how it is valued in society. |