GOLD DESIGN

GOLD DESIGN
Following the huge response to the premier gold jewellery design competition in the Arab World – AuDITIONS Arabia, the World Gold Council (WGC) in partnership with international industry player Hammer Group has concluded the first round of judging and has shortlisted 100 entries for the next level of competition.

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL

Olympic Gold Medals: A Design Retrospective Today marks the last day of the olympics. August 24th though I’m technically an hour behind schedule. However, despite my time short-comings CreativeFluff is bringing you an Olympic special on the history of the Olympic Gold Medal and it’s changes in design over time. But before we take a look at the sportsy ‘bling bling’ let’s get a little basic history of the gold medal out of the way. The actual origin of the hold medal derives itself from ancient military history; though the medal itself is the ‘highest’ honor awarded outside of the military for any reason. Gold of course is followed respectivly by silver and bronze. These golden medals have been awarded as the highest form of achievements in the arts and sciences (the most noteable gold medal is awarded as the Nobel Peace Prize).

PROPERTIES OF GOLD

Properties of Gold

The properties of gold have always been a fascinating subject for man and gold seems to have had an innate attractiveness and allure for man throughout the ages hence the desire to buy gold and keep it either for investment or simply through a desire to have and hold gold.

Gold Information

Throughout the history gold was used in decorating tombs and houses of worship on all continents.However, the first objects made of gold, dated 5 millenniums ago was discovered in Egypt.

INVESMENT IN GOLD

INVESTMENT IN GOLD

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL OVERVIEW OF MARKETS

Today, gold trades in many markets around the world.At any time of the day or night a current market price is being established somewhere. Two of the most important world markets, however, are in London and New York.

HISTORY OF GOLD

Gold Historical Background
Gold has a long and complex history. From gold’s first discovery, it has symbolized wealth and guaranteed power. Gold has caused obsession in men and nations, destroyed some cultures and gave power to others.

BRIEF HISTORY OF GOLD

A Brief History Of Gold
A child finds a shiny rock in a creek, thousands of years ago, and the human race is introduced to gold for the first time.
Gold was first discovered as shining, yellow nuggets. "Gold is where you find it," so the saying goes, and gold was first discovered in its natural state, in streams all over the world. No doubt it was the first metal known to early hominids.