What are the uses of gold in jewelry?
Gold has several properties that have made it stand out from other materials. First, it does not rust unlike many other metals – it keeps its shine with the wipe of a cloth. Second, it is very ductile – it can be beaten into very thin sheets and worked without being prone to cracking. Third, although soft when pure (allowing it to be easily worked on) it can be hardened with the addition of silver to make it more durable. All these things make it attractive as a material for a Fashion accessory. Combine this with its rarity and you have a desirable and scare commodity and hence a valuable material.
