Tag: history of gold

Sweat of the Sun – Properties of Gold

Sweat of the Sun – Properties of Gold

From Mythology to the Economic Standard The Incas called gold the “sweat of the sun”; the Pharaohs insisted on being buried in what they referred to as the “flesh of the gods”; and Isaac Newton established gold as the benchmark of a new global economy. Sir Isaac Newton, England’s Master of the Mint, first standardized […]

January 24, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More
Go for the (Yellow) Gold

Go for the (Yellow) Gold

In the world of style, all gold is not created equal. Though any type of gold jewelry is  fabulous, gold’s three colors are in constant competition to be the hottest pick for the season. White gold was the color of choice for years, but rose and yellow gold rallied and made a strong comeback over […]

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