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.

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Gold bottled vodka, the award-winning high quality spirits

Do you want to taste the spirits of gold bottled Vodka?

It will launch in Russia at the Millionaire's Fair of Moscow on November 22, 2007, featured by the world's most exclusive luxury items. One of the luxury items on displayed is the , luxury bottled Vodka , made of 24-carat gold . According to Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd., it is made of highest quality ingredients and one of the world's largest markets for high quality spirits.

It is marketed through a partnership between Drinks Americas and Donald Trump . Drink Americas is a leading expert in beverage sales and marketing. They develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic premium beverages associated with icon celebrities. While Donald Trump is the CEO of Trump Organization and an American-based real estate developer which operates several casinos


As part of the launch of the product, over 25,000 luxury market consumers are expected to attend the annual event in Moscow featuring products from the luxury segment like the magnificent 24-carat Trump gold bottle and sample the taste of the award-winning spirit which recently gave a four stars by Spirit Journal.

It has been available on the market since earlier this year, when 1,000 cases of drink were pre-sold to distributors for luxury accounts and premium clubs.

The 24 carat Trump gold bottle marketed under the catchphrase "Success Distilled", the vodka is made in Holland.

[via marketwire world gold council]