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To start with a weird custom about jewelry, Asians had been swallowing Pearls as a remedy for stomach upset. The fact behind this deed is that Pearls are made of Calcium Carbonate that acts as an antacid. Of course, to say, it is an expensive antacid. Similarly, people around the world had been believing and even following certain strange customs regarding jewelry. In the fourteenth century, people consumed a mixture of gold and emeralds as a treatment for plaque. Many cultures believe that the vein from the ring finger of the left hand reaches the heart. That is the reason behind wearing engagement rings on that particular finger. Some tribal women wore brass rings around their neck to get a stretched neck, only to catch the attention of a better man. Likewise, some men wore bones across their nose. It was once believed that gold came from the Sun and Diamonds were emerged from thunders and lightning. Greeks believed that Gold was a combination of water and Sunlight. Similarly, Hindus believe that Diamonds, if worn by people of certain star sign brings bad luck. Still, some believed that only Kings and people of Royal birth could wear Diamonds. Interesting Facts about Ancient jewelry • Men were the first to wear jewelry. • Ancient jewelry was made of materials like feathers, scales, bones, shells wood, etc, whereas people now refer jewelry only on terms of different metals with beads, stones, precious and semi precious stones on them. Gold facts • Purest form of gold in 24 carats is so soft that it becomes difficult to make jewelry. Gold jewelry you find in the market is mixed with harder metals to make durable gold jewelry. • Though soft, Gold is dense and heavy. One ounce of Gold can be made into a sewing thread measuring about 50 miles. • The largest gold nugget found in California weighed 195 pounds Diamond facts • Nearly 250tons of earth must be mined to produce a single carat Diamond. One carat is one fifth of a gram. • Diamonds are present in different colors, called as Fancy Diamond. The colored Diamonds are rarer and worthier than uncolored. One carat red Diamond was auctioned for one million dollars, as the red diamond was rare. Blue and Pink Diamonds are the rarest of them. • Round cut Diamonds has more than 50 faces. • Just like original Diamond, even imitation Diamond will causes scratches on glass. In addition, this process damage the surface if the Diamond. • Though Diamond is the hardest mineral, it would crush in to powder if struck with a hammer. • As Diamonds are good conductors of heat, when you place them on your tongue, your tongue will feel cooler. • India was the first largest commercial producer of Diamond. Secondly, America is the largest consumer of Diamond though there is hardly any Diamond produce. Platinum, Pearl, and Silver facts • Platinum is the hardest and heaviest metal, 60% more heavy than gold. • Pearls were supposed to promote marital happiness and have been in use since ancient times. Largest Pearl weighs 14 pounds. • People used Silver bottles to preserve food from spoiling. • Note that eggs can tarnish Silver quickly. Find exclusive designs of Gold & Diamond Jewellery at Gaj Gallery Online store. Buy authentic jewelry such as pendants , earrings, rings & bangles for women, men & children now
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