In some ways, gold is a primal element of humanity. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that we've used a few other metals longer, but gold has been with us for a very long time. Jewelry, decorations, and architectural highlights have all enjoyed the use of... In some ways, gold is a primal element of humanity. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that we've used a few other metals longer, but gold has been with us for a very long time. Jewelry, decorations, and architectural highlights have all enjoyed the use of...
Gold has a special, timeless allure that draws people to it. The metal is easily molded through various processes and its subtle glow and glint make it a favorite of jewelers. This isn't a new behavior either. There is evidence that humanity enjoyed gold even in prehistory....
The gold standard used to be what made the world go around. People knew about gold and understood it. Works of art wrought in gold circulated in the ancient world as ways of representing wealth. Early paper money was little more than an easy representation for a...