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by Julie Lee of Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC.
Gold, one of the world's most precious metals, dates back to the dawn of
mankind. All great civilizations built up treasuries of the lustrous metal,
reserving golden objects for their most important rituals.
However, the most alluring use of the sun-colored metal has always been
in jewelry.
The Egyptians, largest producers of gold in the ancient world, equated
gold with the sun, the giver of life, and reserved its use for pharaohs
only.
The ancient Etruscans created meticulously hand wrought objects using fine
granules and threads of gold, a technique still practiced today.
To this day, Chinese and Indian brides wear jewelry of no less than
24-karat gold on their wedding day to ensure a lifetime of good luck and
happiness.
And, a gift of gold jewelry says love and permanence as eloquently today
as in all the ages past.
Your Gold Jewelry Wardrobe
Build a gold jewelry wardrobe in the same way you build a clothing
wardrobe. Always begin with the best-quality basics you can afford and add
pieces. Your basics are a gold chain, necklace, classic hoop or button
earrings, and a link bracelet. Additions can include a slide-on pendant, a
pair of drop earrings where the bottoms can be detached (thus creating two
different looks) followed by a gold ring or a pin. Begin with pieces that
have classic shapes and look appropriate with a variety of different outfits
then add pieces that offer versatility of wear or those with a fashion
touch, such as matte and polished surface treatments or two or three tones
of gold.
Where to Buy Karat Gold Jewelry
Now that you are ready to buy, the question that comes to mind is where?
You can buy gold jewelry in many types of stores and "incredible discounts"
are not hard to find.
To make sure you get jewelry that you will be happy with now and for
years to come follow a simple rule: buy from a professional, someone you can
trust. Choose a retailer who has been serving the community for a number of
years and has an established reputation.
Ask if the jeweler is a member of the Jewelers of America, the national
association for retail jewelers. Or look for the "J" mark on the door. JA
jewelers are knowledgeable and they have a wide selection of fine jewelry
that will make putting your gold jewelry wardrobe together easy and fun.
They will not only help you with this purchase but they will be there in the
future to answer all your questions and help you with your purchases,
repairs, and custom design.
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