Gold As Prized for its beauty and versatility

Prized for its beauty and versatility, gold is the classic setting for most jewelry. It’s also the most malleable of all metals — so soft it can’t be used for jewelry in its purest form.

The standard measurement of gold is the karat. Pure gold is 24 karats, meaning 24 out of 24 parts are gold. To increase its strength, gold is combined with other metal alloys. For example, 18K gold is 18 parts gold and 6 parts other alloys; 14K gold is 14 parts gold and 10 parts other alloys. 10K gold is more durable, with 10 parts gold to 14 parts other alloys.

Alloys used with yellow gold include copper and silver. Rose gold is created by combining gold with large amounts of copper, while green gold results from mixing gold with copper, silver and zinc. When creating white gold, pure gold is combined with copper, zinc and nickel or palladium.

Since antiquity, yellow has been the color most associated with gold. White gold is a beautiful complement to exceptionally white and bright diamonds. Also, white gold jewelry is plated with rhodium, a shiny metal that increases the whiteness and strength of gold. Sometimes, white gold is confused with platinum, though they are entirely different metals. White gold and platinum vary in strength, resistance to scratches and shades of white.

In some jewelry pieces, white and yellow gold are paired together, producing a beautiful two-tone look. You can also find yellow, white and rose gold pieces or white and rose.

Resources
http://www.jewelrywise.com/jewelry-101/article/gold

Gold Plated Wrench Set

Wrench is a mechanical tools on in applying torque to turn bolts, nuts or other hard-to-turn items. The most common shapes are called open-end wrench and box-end wrench.

Guys love the tools especially the auto mechanic who builds, repairs , gets wrenches and is kinda like getting more socks when he used it. Guys might be interested if he buy this tools that truly unique. These wrenches are set altogether and available from Sears. This is the Craftsman wrench set with full polish reversible ratcheting standard and is fully plated in 22 carat gold . Set comes in an engraved walnut display box and is adorned with the 80th anniversary logo. The cost is $119.99

A truly unique luxury gift for the guy who's got everything! Why not try it? And for sure the guy loves to own it.

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Chocolate Brown Gold Jewelry

I don't know what is your reaction when you hear about "chocolate gold jewelry", this is a jewelry wrapped in gold tin foil. This kind of chocolate gold sounds even more delicious. Do you want to taste it? According to collegecandy.com, Don't eat this chocolate gold because it is a real jewelry.

According to fasshonburu.com, “Apparently there is a special process called PVD (for physical vaporization and deposition), during which rose gold is bombarded electronically, which makes the metal change color to a molten brown.”

The Chocolate Gold Jewelry, QVC is the manufacturer of this chocolate jewelry. It has a Chocolate Gold collection that is 14 carat gold coated with “chocolate brown coating.”
Would that make a brown diamond set in chocolate gold a double chocolate coated carrot cake?

The contrast between the dark gold and the sparkling diamonds is really unusual.

According to QVC , this jewelry item it’s not just for old ladies but for all! And snag yourself some earrings or a necklace! Most everything is under a hundred bucks and if jewelry isn’t your thing…well, go buy some coins.

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Gold encased lipstick studded with diamonds

Gold is stunning and if you want that seductive feeling of luxury you're going to like the 18 carat gold collection by Guerlain . Guerlain is the oldest perfume house in the world. They are known for selling cosmetic and beauty products, beauty care for the body, face and the decollette.

Guerlain has new line of beauty products, this is the KissKiss Gold and Diamonds lipstick designed in France and decorated with solid yellow gold and has casing of 110 grams of 18 carat gold, studded with diamonds.

The KissKiss lipstick comes in 15 colours – six reds, six pinks and three neutral shades and price for $27.00 each and retails for $62,000.

The KissKiss lipstick presented in a gold case and you love now contains plenty of holiday sparkle. The gold case can be engraved with a customized name or message and can be filled.
The gloss of pink, rose, and beige shade bring subtle color to the lips, but provides a glistening sheen and the infusion of tiny gold particles to both the formula.

According to Designer Herve Van Der Stracten, that the lipstick represents simplicity and mystery. And said that "This element of surprise creates curiosity and longing, which is what I hope each woman experiences when she clutches KissKiss Gold and Diamonds in the heart of her hand,"

The KissKiss lipstick will be available though Guerlain Boutiques at four select retailers in the US from November 7th by appointment only.

What do you think about this color for your lips? Do you prefer lip colors close to your natural lip color of more dramatic colors?

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