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because its really low in the rective series and is hard to tarnish.

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Q: Why has gold jewelry servived from thousands of years ago?
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Why has gold jewelry survived from thousands of years ago?

Gold burns when it comes into contact with oxygen and carbon.


When did gold start to be used for jewelry?

Thousands of years ago. I have seen gold jewelry in musuems that is 4,000 years old and it doesn't look like it. Go to a museum and you too can see ancient gold.


Is bronze used for jewelry?

It was much more popular thousands of years ago for jewelry, but bronze jewelry is now mostly medals, like Olympic medals and such. Gold jewelry is sometimes strengthened with bronze.


What is gold considered?

Gold is considered a precious metal due to its rarity, beauty, and resistance to corrosion. It has been used for jewelry, currency, and as an investment for thousands of years.


What is jewelry made of in ancient Egypt?

Gold, glass, gems, and enamels. I have seen pieces in museums that look like they were made yesterday and they are thousands of years old. Amazing and beautiful.


How long does gold plated jewelry last?

Approx 3 years for gold electroplating.


What contanent did jewellry come from?

For thousands of years jewelry has been made by many societies. The Ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Romans, Celtic tribes, have created jewelry. I have seen jewelry in museums 5-6 thousand years old that I would wear made of gold, silver, gems, glass. I have a necklace made with Ancient Roman glass in it.


Was gold been used for thousands of years?

Yes it was


What year was jewelry discovered?

Jewelry has been around for thousands of years, with evidence of early forms dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Mesopotamians around 5,000 years ago. The discovery of jewelry predates recorded history, making it difficult to pinpoint an exact year.


Who first realized gold was valuable?

Thousands of years ago gold was used. Gold objects have been found from 8,000 years ago.


Can you change gold plated jewelry to gold jewelry?

No, gold plated jewelry cannot be changed to solid gold jewelry. Gold plated jewelry has a thin layer of gold deposited on a base metal. To have solid gold jewelry, you would need to purchase pieces that are made entirely of gold.


How do you learn about gold jewelry online?

For learning about gold jewelry online there are several things you can do. You can look up how gold jewelry originated, how it has advanced, and what gold jewelry is being sold now by its carats.