Gold Learning Centre
Zoara's extraordinary gold jewellery collection showcases the world's most alluring precious metal. Browse our stunning selection of gold rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants and find your favourite piece.
The enchanting glow of gold adds depth to any fine ring from classic bands to colourful contemporary creations. Find the right one for you.
Add a splash of timeless charm to your look with a pair of essential gold hoops, elegant gold studs or fashionable gold dangle earrings.
From simple gold cable necklaces to lively accessory chains, Zoara's gold necklace collection has something for everyone.
Browse through Zoara's breathtaking collection of classic gold pendants, simple solitaires and modern diamond journey pendants.
Zoara's collection of stunning gold bracelets, modern chains and bold designs is the perfect way to add style to your every day look.
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Elegant and timeless, is and always has been the cornerstone of the fashion industry. Since gold readily binds with different metal alloys which serve to heighten the metal's durability, colour, lustre and appeal, it is considered to be a highly versatile substance, commonly used in the production of jewellery such as Gold Rings, Gold Earrings, Gold Necklaces and pendants and Gold Bracelets. Gold jewellery also comes in a variety of colors. The tinge of the gold is determined by the alloys mixed in with the metal as well as its weight in karats: the higher the carat the purer the gold's colour will be.
Gold has been popular since prehistoric times. Some researchers believe gold to be the first metal ever to be used by humans. Gold and gold jewellery have been utilized for purely ornamental and decorative purposes and have also been used in religious and political rituals throughout the ages. Historically, gold ornaments, tools and jewellery were mainly produced in Egypt and Nubia. Egyptian hieroglyphics dating back to 2600 BC describe the high abundance of this metal, and the assortment of gold jewellery (gold bracelets, gold rings and gold pendants) worn by Egyptian royalty. Since then, gold has become one of the most sought-after precious metals in existence. It is a standard of purity, beauty and elegance. Gold's symbolic value, as well as its stunning appearance, makes it a popular metal used in jewellery.
There is no better way of showing a loved-one you care, than presenting him or her with gold jewellery as a gift. Gold jewellery can be made with a unique mix of gold colors, in an assortment of shapes, patterns and designs, and can be set with virtually any Gemstone. Gold Jewellery is highly versatile, personal, intimate and consistently visually appealing.
Gold Engagement Rings, gold Wedding Rings, gold Stud Earrings and gold drop earrings, lavish gold necklaces and pendants, and stunning gold bracelets and bangles are increasingly popular commodities in today's fashion markets. Gold jewellery is an ideal gift for any occasion, including anniversaries, birthdays, and wedding ceremonies, and is appropriate for men and women of all ages and backgrounds. Browse Zoara's extensive selection of high quality gold jewellery for all of your glamorous shopping needs.
Gold Learning Centre
Gold is widely considered the oldest precious metal. Its warm yellowish tones, its elegance and its luxuriousness, make it the most sought-after precious metal today. Man has been using gold to fashion jewellery for thousands of years, mainly due to its versatility and striking appearance. In its pure form, gold is rather soft, and is therefore alloyed with silver, copper, nickel or zinc to increase its sturdiness and strength. These alloys can additionally enhance gold's colour and sheen. The different metallic alloys mixed with gold determine its purity, or karat weight, and its diverse tones which can range from black, rose and purple to grey, yellow and white.
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Gold Karats
The purity of gold is typically expressed in karats (k or kt), not to be confused with diamond carats. Real gold ranges in purity from 10kt to 24 kt, 24 kt being approximately 99% pure gold. Gold purity can also be expressed as "fineness" which measures the purity of gold in 1,000 parts. 990 gold fineness, for example, indicates 99% pure gold.
Gold Colour
Depending on the alloy mix, gold may take on a variety of different colors. The two most popular colors of gold are yellow gold and white gold.
Yellow Gold
Yellow gold is the most common and familiar gold colour on the market, typically alloyed with silver or copper. Lour gold purity creates a silvery tinge and higher purity brings out more of a yellowish glow. 18kt (75% gold) and 14kt (58.3% gold) are the most common purity grades. While 18 karat gold is considered to be more warm and radiant, 14 karat gold is valued for its durability and its relative affordability.
White Gold
White gold is perhaps the most popular colour of gold today. It gets its sleek silvery-white tinge from being alloyed with silver, nickel, zinc, or palladium. White gold jewellery is a great alternative to pure silver since it does not oxidise and therefore is tarnish resistant. Almost all fine white gold jewellery is plated with rhodium, a lustrous, highly durable, silvery-white metal from the platinum family. Rhodium plating enhances the lustre and strength of the gold, and protects the jewellery's surfaces from scratches, scrapes and dents. Over time, rhodium plating may wear, exposing the alloy beneath. Re-plating white gold jewellery with a thin layer of rhodium is a relatively easy and inexpensive procedure.
Gold Care
To keep your gold wedding rings or engagement rings looking like new, it is important to remove gold jewellery items when participating in any activity that could scratch, chip or damage your jewellery. Always store your gold jewellery in their original containers, soft pouches or cloth-lined jewellery boxes. To clean your jewellery, simply soak it in a mild solution of warm soapy water. If necessary, scrub with a soft-bristled brush such as a toothbrush. Then dry your gold jewellery with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Never use paper towel or rough, thready rags.
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Diamond Learning Centre
- The 4 Cs
- Diamond Cut
- Diamond Colour
- Diamond Clarity
- Diamond Shape
- Carat Weight
- Diamond Certification
- How to Read Diamond Grading Report
- Diamond Care
Jewellery Learning Centre
- Engagement Rings
- Wedding Rings
- Anniversary Rings
- British Ring Size Guide
- Earrings
- Necklaces
- Pendants
- Bracelets
