Treasure at 3.9
By: Shiva Subramaniam
Tags: Craftsmanship, Jewelry, Jewellery, Gold Benefits, Gold

What comes to your mind the moment I say Jewelry. I am sure most of you would have thought about GOLD.

Yes, GOLD is a dense lustrous yellow precious metal of Group 11, Period 6, of the periodic table. Gold has several qualities that have made it exceptionally valuable throughout history. It is attractive in color and brightness, durable to the point of virtual indestructibility, highly malleable, and usually found in nature in a comparatively pure form. The history of Gold is unequaled by that of any other metal because of its perceived value from earliest times.

Why has Gold always been valuable?

Gold is visually pleasing and workable and does not tarnish or corrode; it was one of the first metals to attract human attention. Examples of elaborate gold workmanship, many in nearly perfect condition, survive from ancient Egyptian, Minoan, Assyrian, and Etruscan artisans. Gold continues to be a highly favored material out of which to craft Jewelry and other decorative objects.

Because of its unique qualities, Gold has been the one material that is universally accepted in exchange for goods and services.

When was GOLD Discovered?

Even though it was unclear about the exact discovery, the first solid evidence archeologists have of human interaction with Gold comes from the ancient Egyptians in roughly 3,000 BC. The metal was not only a status of wealth. Still, it was also an essential part of Egyptian mythology and daily life.

Everything from Jewelry to the capstones of the Great Pyramids to King Tut’s funeral mask was crafted from Gold. The Egyptians also created detailed maps providing information on where to find gold mines and the best gold deposits from around the kingdom.

Interesting Facts about GOLD

11.2 -If all of the existing Gold in the world was pulled into a 5-micron thick wire, it could wrap around the world 11.2 million times. he

2808 — The boiling point of Gold is 2808 degrees centigrade.

37- The temperature of the human body is 37 degrees centigrade. Gold’s conductivity of heat means that it rapidly reaches body temperature — one of the reasons it has become valued for Jewelry.

187200 — Roughly, Around 187,200 tons of Gold has been mined since the beginning of civilization

Gold is inside us -On average, a human weighing 70 kg will have over 0.2 mg of Gold inside them. Trace amounts of Gold are found near the heart and in nail beds.

Earthquakes can create Gold -Scientists have discovered that water inside fault lines vaporizes during earthquakes, creating gold crystals embedded with quartz.

Gold is rare — Only 50,000 tons below-ground reserves of Gold remain in the world. In comparison, around 190,000 tons of Gold have already been mined.

Who produces the most Gold -China is currently the world’s biggest producer of Gold, with nearly 370 tons of annual production. It’s a good thing as China is also the largest consumer of Gold.

Oceans should be glittering -Ocean waters are full of Gold. There are about 20 million tons of precious metal, worth around $771 trillion, in oceans. But Gold in the ocean is so dilute that it cannot be extracted.

At what depth Gold was lying — Gold is usually found at a depth of 3.9 meters, and South Africa has the most number of Gold mines.

Conclusion

Gold is also said to have the below health benefits.

Regulating body temperature to avoid chills and hot flashes. Arthritis symptom relief. Reduction of stress and anxiety and healing the nervous and endocrine systems. Immunity boosting with extra protection against infections. Improving the health of the skin. In addition to gold jewelry, Gold has been used in many skin creams and skin treatment products throughout history. Gold gives the wearer a feeling of general well-being and better energy levels with positive energy. Wearing 24-Karat Gold against one’s skin may reduce arthritis symptoms and have a soothing effect on painful areas. Gold used on the tips of acupuncture needles makes them more effective in alleviating pain and releasing the energy flow in the body.

Even though Gold has many benefits, one should learn to control the desire of having Gold versus the obsession with having GOLD. All our Life has a purpose, and the primary goal is to live a stress-free life and help others.