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Fun Facts About Gold Jewelry
If you are fascinated by gold, as most humans have been for the past 7,000 years, then you might find the following facts about the beautiful metal that you may be wearing on your neck, wrists and fingers to be quite interesting and in some cases surprising as well
Gold and copper were the first metals to be discovered by man, around 5000BC, and together with silver these three metals are found in the metallic state in the earth's crust.
Following the fall of the Roman Empire, the mining and production of gold was halted for nearly 1000 years until the Spanish discovered America in 1492.
In the 14th century, the Incas, who considered gold "the sweat of the sun," conquered the Chimu Empire and made Chimu goldsmiths cover every inch of their Temple of the Sun's walls in gold.
In the 15th century, gold inspired Cortes to defeat Montezuma in Mexico and seize the Aztec's vast gold stores in an effort to revive Spain's economy.
In 1531, Pizarro invaded Peru and captured the Incas' ruler Atahualpa and immediately melted down all of the Inca gold and sent it back to Spain
Gold mining took on much larger dimension after the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill on the American River (California) in 1848.
The gold that was discovered in Australia and South Africa contributed to a supplementary increase in the world's gold supply and marked a turning point in the history of gold. Once a rare metal, gold now became more attainable by people of all classes.
In the modern era, Italy has remained at the forefront of the gold jewelry industry. The Italian Renaissance coincided with the discoveries of new sources of gold, and wealthy Italian patrons supported goldsmiths as they did painters and sculptors.
The chemical symbol for gold is Au, from the Latin aurum, which means 'shining dawn'. Aurora was the Roman goddess of dawn which links to the warm, yellow color of gold. Gold and copper are the only two non white colored metals.
Gold is still mined in its metallic form in over 60 countries around the world.
Gold is referred to as a precious and a noble metal.
Gold has an excellent chemical stability with a high resistance to corrosion and oxidation.
The purity of gold is measured in Carats or Karats. A Carat was originally a unit of weight based on the carob bean, used by ancient merchants in the Middle East.
The Carat is still used for the weight of gem stones where 1 carat = 200mg. Pure gold is 24 carats.
In Europe, 18 and 14 carat alloys are commonly used in jewelry while nine carat gold is popular in Britain. Many countries require every item of gold jewelry to be clearly stamped with its caratage. This hallmarking system was developed in London in the 14th century at Goldsmiths' Hall.
All of the gold in the world could be compressed into an 18-yard cube, which is about 1/10 the mass of the Washington Monument.
It is believed that only 88,000 tons of gold have been taken from the earth since recorded history, leaving far more yet to be discovered.
A one-ounce gold nugget is rarer and harder to find than a five-carat diamond.
Even though gold is rare, it is far easier to find than winning a major state lottery.
Gold is so heavy that one cubic foot of it weighs half a ton. Gold is six to seven times heavier than other materials that equal its size. The largest gold nugget found in the U.S. weighed 195 pounds; it came from California.
A single ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire 60 miles long. Gold can be hammered so thin that sunlight can shine through it. Gold can be hammered into sheets so thin that a pile of them an inch high would contain more than 200,000 separate sheets.
In every cubic mile of sea water there is 25 tons of gold and there are10 billion tons of gold in the oceans.
These are just some of the surprising facts about the world's favorite precious metal.
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Sterling Silver Turquoise and Carnelian Nugget Bead Bracelet $27.49 This fine bracelet features irregular-shaped turquoise and carnelian nuggets with silver spacer beads. The bracelet is crafted of sterling silver and secures with a lobster claw clasp. |
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Nexte 18k Gold Overlay 'Agra Golden Nugget' Bracelet $30.49 Agra Golden Nugget bracelet has 20 rows of Golden Nugget beadsJewelry is made of sturdy principal alloy and layered with 20 ml of 18-karat gold overlayComplex bracelet has the look of a 20-stack bracelet set |
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Pearlz Ocean Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Necklace $18.49 Featuring rose quartz nugget beads, the soft pink hues of this 17-inch necklace shine with a highly polished finish. Crafted with sterling silver, this stylish necklace secures with a lobster claw clasp and includes a 2-inch extension. |
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One of a Kind Star Nugget Ring $63 One of a Kind Star Nugget Ring is adjustable. Handmade ring has silver or 18k gold beads and turquoise star. |
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Goldtone Nugget Twin Strand Bracelet $70 The goldtone nugget twin strand bracelet is effortlessly cool. The Irish linen band is woven with faceted gold-plate beads and fastens with a cute looped button closure. Available in your choice of blue, pink, purple, or orange. |
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Silverplated Pewter Nugget Heishe Spacer 6-mm Beads (Pack of 20) $27.14 These spacer beads are made of lead-free pewter with silver plating. With a high polish finish, these beads feature an off-round shape with a slight wave.Type of supply: Spacer beadsMaterials: Silverplated pewterFinish: High polishBead dimensions: 6 mm in diameter x 2.3 mm thick (along string)Inner hole dimensions: Approximately 1.3 mm in diameterQuantity: 20All weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information.TierraCast Pewter is made in the USA, using lead free pewter that exceeds both the CPSC standard and the new California law regulating children's jewelry content. This lead-free pewter item is plated with fine silver.Not perfectly round, has an organic nugget shape with a slight wave. |
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22k Goldplated Pewter Nugget Heishe Spacer 6-mm Beads (Pack of 20) $25.85 These spacer beads are made of lead-free pewter with 22-karat yellow gold plating. With a high polish finish, these beads feature an off-round shape with a slight wave.Type of supply: Spacer beadsMaterials: Goldplated pewterFinish: High polishBead dimensions: 6 mm in diameter x 2.3 mm thick (along string)Inner hole dimensions: Approximately 1.3 mm in diameterQuantity: 20All weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information.TierraCast Pewter is made in the USA, using lead free pewter that exceeds both the CPSC standard and the new California law regulating children's jewelry content. This lead-free pewter item is plated with 22-karat gold.Not perfectly round, has an organic nugget shape with a slight wave. |
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300397 - Lola Rose Nellie Small Nugget Bracelet $15.6 Lola Rose Nellie small nugget bracelet. Features 17 smooth semi-precious stone beads and a Chinese knot fastening. Adorn your wrist with the organic chic of this stylish bracelet from Lola Rose. |
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602089 - Large Nugget 50cm Necklace Sterling Silver $21.96 Sterling silver nugget necklace. Features large agate nuggets alternating with smaller beads and finished with a sterling silver lobster clasp fastening. This chunky statement necklace is ideal for making a feature of a scoop neckline. |
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Red Jasper Nugget Necklace $31.15 Necklace showcases alternating tumbled red jasper stones and small round beadsFashion jewelry secures with a base metal captain's wheel spring ring claspStylish necklace features abstract-shaped red jasper nuggets in a graduated designEach red jasper bead has a unique shape and natural striations and inclusionsLargest tumbled red jasper bead measures 22 mm wide x 35 mm long20 round red jasper spacer beads each measure 4.5 mmNecklace measures 22 mm wide x 18 inches longAll carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions. Treatment code N. See Gemstone Treatments for further information. |
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ParisJewelry 18k Gold Overlay 'Agra Golden Nugget' Bracelet $90 18k Gold Overlay 'Agra Golden Nugget' Bracelet. Amazing Fashion Style. Agra Golden Nugget bracelet has 20 rows of Golden Nugget beads. Jewelry is made of sturdy principal alloy and layered with 20 ml of 18-karat gold overlay. Complex and beautiful bracelet has the look of a 20-stack bracelet set. Over a thousand beads adorn this exquisite piece. A favorite for those who like the 'Golden Treasure' look. Bracelet measures 35 mm wide x 62.5 mm long. Total weight is 46.2 grams. Dipped in anti-tarnish solution for long life. Brand: ParisJewelry Metal Stamp: 18 kt Material: Gold Age: Adult Condition: New |
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Southwest Moon Sterling Silver Lapis Nugget Earrings $36.36 Accented with oxidized sterling silver beads, these classic earrings mix denim lapis nuggets and rondelle beads. The earrings secure with hook findings for comfortable wear.Style: DangleGemstone colors: BlueGemstone shapes: Nugget, rondelleTwo irregular lapis nuggets each measure 10 mm wide x 14 mm long Two rondelle lapis beads each measure 4 mm wide x 8 mm long Metal: Sterling silverFinish: AntiquedClasp: HooksMetal weight: 0.6 gramEarring dimensions: 10 mm wide x 44 mm long All carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions. Treatment code E (lapis). See Gemstone Treatments for further information. |
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Stonique Creations Sterling Silver Turquoise Nugget Bracelet $35.31 Beauty and simplicity combine to form a stylish turquoise nugget braceletSmooth silver spacer beads separate the unique, abstract-shaped turquoise stones on the braceletJewelry showcases polished sterling silver beadsBracelet secures with a sterling silver spring ring claspReconstitued Turquoise stone nuggets each measure 11 mm long x 8 mm wideSilver spacer beads each measure 6 mmBracelet measures 9 mm wide x 7 inches long with a 3-inch extenderAll carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions. Treatment code CR (turq). See Gemstone Treatments for further information. |
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