One of the most precious raw materials we know on earth. Gold. We know the raw material mainly because we process it in jewelry, but gold is also used for other purposes. Did you know, for example, that there is gold in the chip of your mobile phone?
Nevertheless, of all the gold that is mined, about half is used in jewelry and 10% is intended for industrial purposes. Other percentages are purchased by banks and stored in vaults. Gold is also sometimes used for consumption.
Gold is a precious metal and in its purest form (24 carat) is too soft to process. That is why gold is mixed with other metals to make it hard enough. The purity of gold is measured in carat. The most common purities of gold are 14 carat (58.3% gold) 18 carat (75%) or 22 carat (91.7%). Anything below 14 carat may not legally be called 'gold' in the Netherlands because the percentage of gold is too low.
All gold jewelry at Juwelier van Dam is at least 14 carat gold, unless otherwise indicated in a higher percentage.
Why is gold so precious?
Gold is a metal that has few economic applications today, but it is a precious metal that is relatively difficult to obtain. Because it is hardly used economically, people (especially in the past) like to own gold as an investment. A nest egg for a rainy day. If we delve further into history, gold was often worn as a simple way to keep your wealth close to you; when bank accounts did not yet exist. Because of this, gold was recognized over the years as the most liquid and most universal good worldwide to store wealth in. This is why gold has acquired its value.
Jewelry made of gold
How much a piece of gold jewelry costs depends on several factors. Gold is worth its value in weight. The more massive and heavier a piece of jewelry, the more valuable the jewelry is. The higher the carat, the more gold it contains, the more valuable. The type of stone also determines the price. Diamonds are much rarer than, for example, zirconia. The complexity of making a piece of jewelry also determines the price: the hours a goldsmith puts into a piece of jewelry also have value. All of this together determines how much a piece of jewelry costs.
Gold at Jeweler van Dam
We are known for our large collection of gold jewelry in all segments. For example, you can come to us for solid gold necklaces, but also for fine gold necklaces. Gold rings with diamonds or zirconia, gold wedding rings or proposal rings. We have a large assortment in stock. As a jeweler, we know better than anyone how special and precious gold is as a material, but as a piece of jewelry it is the most special. Are you looking for a precious piece of jewelry that will last a lifetime? You are very welcome to visit our store to view the collection.
We have an in-house studio where our goldsmith designs and makes unique jewelry. Would you like to have a unique piece of jewelry designed and made? Come to the store by making an appointment or reach us by phone or email .
