Gold has fascinated mankind from ancient times. It holds importance on all special occasions such as engagements, weddings, birthdays, and more. This shimmery metal has had a long history. Here are some of the amazing facts about it:
· Gold came from meteorites: About 4 billion years ago, gold came to earth via meteorites that crashed on the earth’s surface. Gold in its entirety would cover the entire surface of the earth up to 12 feet.
· The Olympic medal is not all gold: In the early days, all Olympic gold medals were made from pure gold. But in 1912, the Olympic committee found the process to be too costly. Therefore, today the medals contain only 6 grams of gold. Gold price is based on its purity. For example, when you sell 22k gold jewellery in Sydney you will fetch more per gram as compared to 14k or 18k gold jewellery.
· A killing weapon: Gold has been used as a lethal weapon during the Roman Empire’s time as well as the Spanish Inquisition. Prisoners were killed by pouring molten gold down the throat. It was thought that gold purified the hapless victim of his sins.
· Gold vending machine: The wealthy empire of Abu Dhabi has a gold vending machine located in a super luxury hotel where people can buy gold without having to go through intermediaries.
· The majority of gold is undiscovered: About 75% of the total gold used by humans came from gold discoveries dating back to the 1910s. Scientists estimate that over 80% of the total gold deposits on the earth are yet to be discovered.
· Gold Jewellery: Gold has been used in jewellery since 4000BC in Eastern Europe. Gold jewellery use in Iraq is as old as 3000BC. No wonder antique jewellery is in high demand in Sydney.
· Curious gold use: Medieval Europeans during the time of the Bubonic Plague believed that drinking molten gold mixed with crushed emeralds would cure a person of the disease.
· Gold in astronaut’s helmets: Astronaut’s helmets are coated in gold so that the harmful infra-red rays can be reflected and also provide for sunlight to enter.
Gold has intrinsic value as well as emotional value. Also, it can be your saviour in times of crisis. In case you are strapped for cash, you can sell your gold in Sydney to get instant cash. Most reputable gold dealers in Sydney offer cash when you sell jewellery.
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