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Gold jewellery may be the most desirable and popular type of jewellery in the world. For hundreds of years the history of just about every era, culture, and country has been centred to some extent around the fascination with gold. The history of gold jewellery can be traced back to the beginnings of civilisation. But after the Roman Empire fell, the mining of gold and production of gold jewellery came to a complete stop until the time that the Spanish discovered America when famous explores like Cortes and Pizarro captured gold treasures from Mexico and South America. These Spanish conquerors all but exhausted the gold artefacts and mines during this time but 90% of the gold in the world now has been produced since America’s gold rush in 1848.

Today, gold jewellery can be a symbol of the wearer’s status and wealth just as it was for the Ancient Egyptians, the people of the Roman Empire, and royalty in the Middle Ages. Gold jewellery has the advantage of always being in style. The older, classic designs are timeless and even more contemporary designs will never lose their appeal largely because of the value of the gold.

Another reason gold is used so much in jewellery making is that it can be worked into just about any shape from large bands of hammered gold formed into a cuff bracelet to tiny strands woven or linked together to make beautiful chains. The possibilities for the jewellery that can be made from gold are almost endless:

· Gold bracelets – Depending on the style, gold bracelets can appeal to both men and women. Men are attracted to heavier Figaro or anchor chain bracelet, while women may prefer the more delicate wheat or herringbone chain. Also very popular with the ladies are layers of gold bangle bracelets in different widths and finishes. Charm bracelets have come and gone in popularity over the years, but right now they seem here to stay. Gold charms are the perfect way for a woman to tell the story of her life and make an ideal family gift to be passed from mother to daughter.

· Gold necklaces and chains – Thanks to Egyptians, Romans, Hebrews and many other ancient civilisations along with today’s contemporary jewellery designers, we have a myriad of gold necklaces from which to choose. Gold chains come in many styles, like rope, wheat, herringbone, Figaro, anchor, Byzantine, and Valentino. They can be worn unadorned or hung with a pendant, one at a time or layered in different lengths and widths. Italy is one of the leaders in gold jewellery production and is responsible for many beautiful gold necklace designs like Stampato necklaces of die-struck, identical links.

· Gold earrings – Earrings may be a woman’s favourite piece of jewellery. Some women have dozens of pairs and gold earrings because they can be worn with just about anything, casual or dressy. From gold hoops to small gold settings for a diamond, gold earrings may have more versatility than any other piece of gold jewellery there is. White gold earrings are becoming more and more popular for the contemporary styles and are fast becoming a staple for bridal attire.

Gold may very well be the world’s favourite precious metal and gold jewellery its favourite jewellery setting. The styles available in jewellery made of gold can be romantic, elegant, and sophisticated as well as fun and sassy. Gold jewellery is available in many different weights like 9, 18, and 22-carat so there are options available for everyone’s budget. It can also be made from white cold as well as yellow. Other colours are also available, including gold with pink and green tints, depending on what other metals are in the gold alloy.