Gold

Gold used in the jewelry industry is actually an alloy of gold and other metals. This is mainly due to the fact that pure gold is a material that is too soft. The addition of ligatures makes it possible to achieve certain chemical and physical properties, making the noble metal suitable for making jewelry that is resistant to deformation. Ligatures also affect the color of the alloy. Depending on the proportion in which they were added to gold, you can get an alloy of different colors. The exact composition of the alloy is determined by GOST 30649-99 and GOST P 51152-98, which regulate the proportions of metals added to gold. Alloys are labeled with letters and numbers. Gold is labeled as "Zl", silver as "Sr", Copper as "M", zinc as "Ts", platinum as "Pl", Palladium as "Pd", and nickel as "N". The number denotes the % of impurities added. For example, gold ZlSrM 585-80 is 585 gold, with 8% silver and 33.5% copper added. The most common colors of gold In the jewelry industry,…

Unfortunately for all gold jewelry lovers, gold jewelry tends to darken as it is worn. This is due to both oxidation of the ligatures (additives to gold that provide its hardness) and general contamination. Sweat, greasy skin secretions, dirt, detergent residues, cosmetics - all this gradually accumulates on jewelry and deprives it of its former luster. How to clean gold jewelry at home, we will tell you in our article. Cleaning gold with ammonia Ouranalcohol is able not only to bring a person, but also gold jewelry. To do this, follow the points below. Dissolve 5-7 drops of ammonia in a glass of water. Dip the gold jewelry in the solution for 30 minutes. Take out the piece and rinse it under running water. Wipe the jewelry to dry, and then wipe with a special cloth made of microfiber, felt or flannel to shine. Please note! Naphtha alcohol has a pungent odor. When cleaning gold with it, do not forget to ventilate the room well! Table vinegar This method is suitable …

Figure 1. Tarnished gold jewelry

Any gold jewelry we wear can blacken over time: earrings, rings, pendants, chains, bracelets. It is undoubtedly very frustrating. Let's consider the reasons why gold turns dark. Let's try to understand whether it is possible to prevent or slow down this process, and how to do it.

Folk omens

In the people there are many explanations for this fact, and all of them are negative, you can even say "ominous". According to omens, if dark areas appeared on the gold jewelry, it means that its owner was imposed spoilage or evil eye. Another common misconception is that the blackening of gold jewelry indicates that a serious disease is developing in the human body. In fact, all this is just a prejudice that has nothing to do with reality.

Scientific explanations

Let's leave folk beliefs and go to the real reasons why gold turns black on the human body.

Gold darkens due to oxidation of the ligatures included in i…

A favorite jewelry box, with gold and silver jewelry lovingly arranged in soft nests. You probably have one of those. And how do you choose what to wear today? On what principle? It is clear that jewelry is selected to the outfit, eye color, makeup, but the question is about something else - about appropriateness. Chains, bracelets, rings and earrings made of silver - for every day, and gold - on special occasions, right? But sometimes it sure feels like wearing both together. Is it possible to wear gold and silver at the same time or should you not? Let's find out. Why it is considered that gold and silver can not be worn together Until recently, wearing gold and silver jewelry together was considered an absolute taboo and a mauvais. Looking ahead, let's say that the situation is gradually changing, and these changes were initiated by daredevil jewelers, who are not able to overcome any taboos. In the meantime, let's go back a few years and listen to the arguments that were …

Figure 1. Testing gold for authenticity

Why are eternal values called eternal? Yes, because both in crises and in periods of prosperity they do not lose their importance. And when hard times come, people try to save their money not in "iPhones" and cryptocurrencies, but in gold. However, this also applies to good times - all financial guides consider the precious metal as a strategic asset, and recommend investors to keep at least 5-10% of their portfolio in gold.

Jewelry is also an investment. First of all, it is an asset, and therefore their purchase should be approached as pragmatically as possible. But what if you are offered to buy a bracelet or a ring "by hand" at a price lower than in a jewelry store or pawnshop? Be vigilant! And be sure to check the product, even if it is stamped. How to check the authenticity of gold at home? This is what we will talk about in this article.

Ways to check the authenticity of gold

The quest…

Fig 1. How to recognize gold or gilding in front of you

As long as mankind has existed, so long has deception lived in the world. Buying gold jewelry "by hand", on the Internet or in some other dubious places is always fraught with risk. For example, a diamond can be tested as a fianite, zircon, muassanite, which is very similar to a diamond, but costs 20 times cheaper. Or even just a piece of crystal glass. Well, and under the bright shine of gold can hide inexpensive silver or ordinary steel. And doubly offensive, if for a modest bijouterie you will pay as a luxury "jewelry".

Another option is also possible, less criminal. Suppose you inherited jewelry, and you want to know whether they are real or only imitation. Or maybe a ring or earrings were given to you as a gift by an admirer? A gift horse, of course, do not look in the teeth, but still curious - how highly you are valued, and how seriously they treat you? Simply put, is the jewel…

Figure 1. Platinum and gold bars

There are still those who are sure that platinum and white gold are one and the same. The misconception appeared because visually they are similar - they are both silver in color, shine spectacularly, are used in jewelry, and are not cheap. But despite the similarities, they are not the same metal. If you want to know what is the difference between platinum and white gold, as well as get sound advice on which of them is better to choose for a ring or earrings - read our article.

What is white gold

Fig 2. Nugget of gold

To begin with, let's remember the definition: "Gold (Aurum) is a noble yellow metal, the seventy-ninth element of Mendeleev's periodic table". The key here is "yellow color". There is not and cannot be white gold in nature. What is presented in jewelry showcases is an alloy of gold and mixtures of other metals.

So, if the ring has a 750 grade (the most common)…

When a loved one passes away, many heirs do not know what to do with their belongings. After 40 days have passed since the day of death, the clothes and shoes of the deceased, of course, can be given away or donated to the church. But what should the heirs do with the jewelry? How to act correctly? Is it possible to wear gold after a deceased relative, is it not dangerous, will not be perceived as sacrilege?

Superstitions and omens

People treat the completion of the earthly path with mystical horror. And in folk folklore, any contact with the otherworld, even through the things of the deceased, often carries negativity.

Hence the complex attitude to the inheritance of the deceased, and a lot of unsupported beliefs related to the disposal of their property. Is it possible to wear the gold of a deceased person, according to superstitious people? Many believe that no. They say that the things of the deceased carry the energy of death …

Fig 1. Which gold is better to choose: white or yellow gold White or yellow? The eternal question that makes us freeze in front of the jewelry store window, where rings, earrings, bracelets, brooches, chains and necklaces shine mesmerizingly. How beautifully the diamonds shine in a white gold ring! And this heavy yellow metal bracelet with large garnets strikes some barbaric unbridled luxury. How perfect it would look with your favorite evening dress! What to choose? What is the difference between white gold and ordinary yellow gold? To begin with, let's understand the difference between white gold and yellow gold. In general, the "chameleonic" shade of gold is a mystery for the uninitiated. Copper is always red, iron is gray, mercury, platinum and silver are white. But gold can be white, yellow and red. What's this phantasmagoria with changing suits? In fact, it's simple. The usual natural color of gold is yellow. But "jewelry" is never made of pure metal: it is too soft. Yo…

Fig 1. Which gold is better to choose: red or yellow gold There is something magical in the shine of gold. Since ancient times its shine attracts attention, mesmerizes, awakens the desire to possess. Except that in ancient times the shine of this metal was exclusively golden, and today there are ornaments of yellow, red and other colors on sale. If you are faced with the task of buying a ring or earrings, the question arises - what gold is better to choose for jewelry red or yellow? And, in fact, what is the difference between them in general, except for the color? Which one to prefer? We hope this article will help you decide and do not regret the choice. What is the difference between red gold and yellow gold To begin with, pure aurum (the chemical element Au) is practically not used in the jewelry industry. The noble metal is too plastic, easily deformed, scratched, bent, broken, and therefore not suitable for jewelry. To wear a 998 or 999 ring is like going to a ball wea…