Enter the SheSpeaks All About Gold Giveaway

   By SheSpeaksTeam  May 21, 2014
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There is nothing like real gold. For thousands of years, kingdoms have been won or lost, wars have been waged, and lovers have exchanged vows over this precious metal whose economic value is as important as its cultural significance. 

But before we start talking about central banks, cutting-edge technology and breathtaking designs – we are inviting all SheSpeaks members to enter our ALL ABOUT GOLD GIVEAWAY because May is gold month!  To enter, just comment below and you could win a pair of exquisite, genuine, out-of-this-world, luxe 14kt gold earrings!

 The Value of Gold

Gold was first used as a standard of currency and a way to define wealth in 643 B.C. It evolved to a paper system that was redeemable in coins. The Gold Standard was abandoned in the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Gold prices hit an all-time high of $1,895 an ounce in September of 2011. Today, the price of gold is $1,294 per ounce and silver is $19 per ounce. 100 million people worldwide depend on gold mining for their livelihood.

Gold Metal

Along with rhodium, palladium, silver, iridium and platinum -  gold belongs to an elite group of elements on the periodic table known as the “noble metals.” It is lustrous, malleable, non-reactive, and is the most reflective of known materials. Just one ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire nearly five miles long or be hammered into a sheet of gold so thin that it could cover an area of 100 square feet. It will not oxidize, rust or tarnish.

Alloying

In gold jewelry, a process known as alloying is used to mix other metals with pure 24 karat gold—to add durability and to change its color. Base metals like zinc and copper are often used. The most familiar colors of gold jewelry are yellow, white, and rose. For example, a white gold wedding band is often created by alloying pure gold with white metals such as palladium or silver. In addition it is usually plated with rhodium to create a harder surface with a brighter shine.

Fineness

In the United States we define gold jewelry’s fineness with the term "karat" ("kt" or "K") which refers to the amount of gold in the piece. A karat consists of 24 parts in total. Therefore 24kt gold jewelry, which is often used in Far East, is composed of 24 parts of pure (.999 fine) gold and no alloys whatsoever. 18kt gold, which is often used in Europe, is made up of 18 parts pure gold and six parts of other metals. Dividing the 18 parts by 24 and multiplying by 100 for a result of 75 will determine the percentage of pure gold in the recipe. 10kt gold is 41.7% pure gold and 14kt is 58.3% pure gold.

Manufacturing and Production

Gold’s radiance has been irresistible to goldsmiths and artisans since the time of Cleopatra. Today you can find high quality jewelry made in India, Peru, Turkey, China and in Italy where the tradition of gold manufacturing can be traced back 3,000 years to the exquisite designs of the Etruscans. The Goldsmith Schools of Milan and Turin lead the world in outstanding technical production. The gold Industry is centered in Arezzo and in Vicenza which hosts Vincenza Oro,The World Premier Jewelry Fair, every year.

How To Enter

Do you like gold? If so, you should enter our ALL ABOUT GOLD GIVEAWAY where you can win a pair of chic, classic, substantial, timeless, dream-of-a-lifetime 14kt gold earrings!

  • 14K yellow gold electroformed over an inner core of resin, which creates a lightweight earring that is strong and dent-resistant
  • Square tube; highly polished hoop
  • 14K gold snap-bar closures, for pierced ears
  • Measures approximately 1"L x 1/4"W
  • Made in Italy

To enter, just comment below and tell us about your favorite piece of jewelry!  Maybe it was something you received as a gift or on a special occasion, or maybe it was something you saved-up for, or purchased while on vacation, or even treated yourself to after achieving that  'special promotion' - we'd love to know why it is special to you!

  

 *This giveaway is open through June 2nd to USA residents over 18 years of age. No purchase necessary.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Winner:  charles

 

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Reesieb445 by Reesieb445 | HUSSER, LA
May 30, 2014

I actually have 2 favorites, my late husband and dads wedding bands. I can't wear them but they are priceless to me as was my dad and husband!!!

fortay0913 by fortay0913 | bristol, VA
May 30, 2014

My favorite is a silver spoon ring my husband gave me when we were married it belonged to his grandma who meant the world to him and she passed away not to long after giving it to him. Means the world to me!

ecollins86 by ecollins86 | Laveen, AZ
May 30, 2014

My engagement ring

champ76 by champ76 | BAY CITY, MI
May 30, 2014

My favorite piece of jewelry is the pair of diamond earrings that my boyfriend bought for me when we first started dating

lisamcf by lisamcf | GERMANTOWN, TN
May 30, 2014

an add a diamond bracelet my husband gave me years ago and took about five years to completely fill it

jbw163 by jbw163 | Eau Claire, WI
May 30, 2014

my favorite pieces are my diamonds and ruby which are my rings and my diamond earrings

mandy820 by mandy820 | Conyngham, PA
May 29, 2014

I have a chocolate diamond paw necklace in whit gold. It reminds me of my dog that passed and my current pup

Babyieangel by Babyieangel | Moline, IL
May 29, 2014

My favorite piece of jewelry is my engagement ring. It took months to pay it off and it was just a few hundred but I was only 17 at the time and that was a lot of money.

ruthterry by ruthterry | San Diego, CA
May 29, 2014

Last year for Christmas I bought beautiful gold hoop earrings for myself and they were pretty expensive, I wrapped them and put them in the toe of my stocking. On Christmas morning when the kids and my husband and I opened our stockings I had; To: me From: Santa

Candy12151 by Candy12151 | RICHMOND, IN
May 29, 2014

My favorite piece of jewelry is my sterling silver turquoise feather earrings my hubby got me for my birthday!

maggie4u by maggie4u | SAN DIEGO, CA
May 29, 2014

my favorite piece of jewelry is a gold ring with a tahitian pearl that i got in hawaii.

samink1 by samink1 | Knoxville, TN
May 29, 2014

my most special piece of jewelry is the ring that belonged to my mother, upon her death my dad gave the ring to me, I really think that made her more special, I can feel her with me.

mkb5g5 by mkb5g5 | Kansas City, MO
May 29, 2014

My only piece of jewelry is my wedding rings. Not only do I love the look but what it symbolizes also.

slimshadygirl100 by slimshadygirl100 | PORTSMOUTH, VA
May 29, 2014

My favorite piece of jewelry is my heart urn necklace that has a paw on it and it says always in my heart, it's cute and small, and holds some ashes of my boxer Max who i had to put down in march due to cancer, he was 16, he was diagnosed w/cancer 1/13 and was told he wouldn't make it to the summer, he was doing awesome till the end of 2/14, he was my first dog/responsibility and my child and best friend. If i am not wearing it is either hanging in my car or over my bed. This necklace replaced a ring i had bought myself many years ago for accomplishing a life goal.

cassie8989 by cassie8989 | Fayetteville, GA
May 29, 2014

It would have to be my wedding ring! It is beautiful, unique, and crazy. My husband says it describes me to a tee.