Enter the SheSpeaks All About Gold Giveaway

   By SheSpeaksTeam  May 21, 2014
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There is nothing like real gold. For thousands of years, kingdoms have been won or lost, wars have been waged, and lovers have exchanged vows over this precious metal whose economic value is as important as its cultural significance. 

But before we start talking about central banks, cutting-edge technology and breathtaking designs – we are inviting all SheSpeaks members to enter our ALL ABOUT GOLD GIVEAWAY because May is gold month!  To enter, just comment below and you could win a pair of exquisite, genuine, out-of-this-world, luxe 14kt gold earrings!

 The Value of Gold

Gold was first used as a standard of currency and a way to define wealth in 643 B.C. It evolved to a paper system that was redeemable in coins. The Gold Standard was abandoned in the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Gold prices hit an all-time high of $1,895 an ounce in September of 2011. Today, the price of gold is $1,294 per ounce and silver is $19 per ounce. 100 million people worldwide depend on gold mining for their livelihood.

Gold Metal

Along with rhodium, palladium, silver, iridium and platinum -  gold belongs to an elite group of elements on the periodic table known as the “noble metals.” It is lustrous, malleable, non-reactive, and is the most reflective of known materials. Just one ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire nearly five miles long or be hammered into a sheet of gold so thin that it could cover an area of 100 square feet. It will not oxidize, rust or tarnish.

Alloying

In gold jewelry, a process known as alloying is used to mix other metals with pure 24 karat gold—to add durability and to change its color. Base metals like zinc and copper are often used. The most familiar colors of gold jewelry are yellow, white, and rose. For example, a white gold wedding band is often created by alloying pure gold with white metals such as palladium or silver. In addition it is usually plated with rhodium to create a harder surface with a brighter shine.

Fineness

In the United States we define gold jewelry’s fineness with the term "karat" ("kt" or "K") which refers to the amount of gold in the piece. A karat consists of 24 parts in total. Therefore 24kt gold jewelry, which is often used in Far East, is composed of 24 parts of pure (.999 fine) gold and no alloys whatsoever. 18kt gold, which is often used in Europe, is made up of 18 parts pure gold and six parts of other metals. Dividing the 18 parts by 24 and multiplying by 100 for a result of 75 will determine the percentage of pure gold in the recipe. 10kt gold is 41.7% pure gold and 14kt is 58.3% pure gold.

Manufacturing and Production

Gold’s radiance has been irresistible to goldsmiths and artisans since the time of Cleopatra. Today you can find high quality jewelry made in India, Peru, Turkey, China and in Italy where the tradition of gold manufacturing can be traced back 3,000 years to the exquisite designs of the Etruscans. The Goldsmith Schools of Milan and Turin lead the world in outstanding technical production. The gold Industry is centered in Arezzo and in Vicenza which hosts Vincenza Oro,The World Premier Jewelry Fair, every year.

How To Enter

Do you like gold? If so, you should enter our ALL ABOUT GOLD GIVEAWAY where you can win a pair of chic, classic, substantial, timeless, dream-of-a-lifetime 14kt gold earrings!

  • 14K yellow gold electroformed over an inner core of resin, which creates a lightweight earring that is strong and dent-resistant
  • Square tube; highly polished hoop
  • 14K gold snap-bar closures, for pierced ears
  • Measures approximately 1"L x 1/4"W
  • Made in Italy

To enter, just comment below and tell us about your favorite piece of jewelry!  Maybe it was something you received as a gift or on a special occasion, or maybe it was something you saved-up for, or purchased while on vacation, or even treated yourself to after achieving that  'special promotion' - we'd love to know why it is special to you!

  

 *This giveaway is open through June 2nd to USA residents over 18 years of age. No purchase necessary.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Winner:  charles

 

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smartlady by smartlady | COCONUT CREEK, FL
Jun 02, 2014

My favorite is my gold necklace that I got a gift from my husband.

laurj12 by laurj12 | RIVERSIDE, CT
Jun 02, 2014

A gold ring given to by my parents for my sweet 16

crysrocke by crysrocke | PHILADELPHIA, PA
Jun 02, 2014

My favorite piece of jewelry is the gold, ruby & diamond ring that my aunt gave to me before she passed. It's such a beautiful run and every time I wear it I receive compliments. I took it to a jeweler to get appraised and shortly after some of the stones had fallen out. This is such a sentimental piece and I was very overwhelmed.

LARamseier by LARamseier | ST PETERSBURG, FL
Jun 02, 2014

A silver eternity circle charm on a silver necklace the day my Daughter was Born.

SimpleKindofLife by SimpleKindofLife | SAN TAN VLY, AZ
Jun 02, 2014

My favorite is rings.

brandy824 by brandy824 | Bayside, NY
Jun 02, 2014

Another very informative article from She Speaks. I swear I learn so much from this site. Gold, gold, gold!!!!!!!! My favorite "word"..... I have lots of beautiful gold pieces and all are my favorite. But I have to admit my mother's and grandmotheer's wedding bands are my favorite. Back in the day, gold had weight and their rings have weight and beautiful designs around the rings. These bands come from Italy. When I think of gold, I think of Italy, the gold bars in the jewelry stores. I remember seeing these was I was a young girl visting the jewelry store in Italy. I cherish all my special pieces but just to have my mom and grandmothers special pieces make the rings priceless. Is the picture of a gold hoop earring?

silpink7 by silpink7 | Broken Arrow, OK
Jun 02, 2014

My favorite is a necklace that has a rose charm that used to belong to my aunt Rose.

Jstah22 by Jstah22 | High Point, NC
Jun 02, 2014

I call her my Sunflower Citrine ring. The stone is just over 7K, round cut and surrounded by two rows of alternating diamond and chocolate diamond stones. This Birthday ring is my "happy" ring--she makes me smile every time I look at her. I feel like it's my birthday every day I wear her!!

pinson by pinson | MANCHESTER, TN
Jun 01, 2014

My favorite piece of jewelry is my Dimond earrings my mom got me. They are more special now since she is gone.

RockStarla by RockStarla | SPARKS, NV
Jun 01, 2014

My favorite piece of jewelry is my diamond/gold wedding ring. It was chosen by my husband w/o my help and it is so unique and gorgeous. I absolutely love it!

stephanmom by stephanmom | NORWICH, NY
Jun 01, 2014

My favorite piece of jewelry would have to be my gold rope chain that holds a gold cross. Both pieces my Mom helped me to purchase. I wear it every day and I've had it since 1986.

MiltonMilt by MiltonMilt | SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Jun 01, 2014

Very nice sheen, too!

MiltonMilt by MiltonMilt | SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Jun 01, 2014

A really nice snazzy Gold ring!

RobertRob by RobertRob | TEMPE, AZ
Jun 01, 2014

A really cool White Gold Ring!

natosha120 by natosha120 | LTL EGG HBR, NJ
Jun 01, 2014

my favorite piece of jewelry was the recent one I got from my mom. real pearl bracelet. They were magnificent, the feel the color it was the best gift ever!