The history of gold jewelry

From Egyptians’ rock carvings, historians found that Egyptians seems to be the earliest to use gold jewelry. Even at that early time, they have mastered the art of excavating and purifying Gold. Also from the mighty Kings to common People, Gold ornaments and jewelry played predominant role in dressing their robes. From various Epics and Religious inscriptions, it shows that gold has a history of more than 5000 years.
Gold jewelry occupies a rich history, dating back to the beginning of civilization. With the fall of the Roman Empire, the mining and production of gold halted for nearly 1000 years. Until Spanish discovered America in 1492, the gold mining and production became treasured.
Gold is very widely distributed inn the world. And in some places, it could be found with higher purity in unique and separate deposits. For some places, it is found in low purity with silver and copper etc.
Since gold is used as medium of exchange, in the form of Ingots, bars, and Coins, gold has become the symbol of one's Wealth and the status. But most of the gold was used to make jewelry for its beauty, grandeur, color and luster.
In modern days, gold jewelry is common and necessary part in jewelry boxes. As time went by, the beauty of gold jewelry still remains attractive and appealing.