Which is better - silver or gold?

Gold and silver have always been valued differently. For example, in ancient Babylon, silver meant the moon, and the ancient Egyptians valued gold more, comparing it to the sun and dawn. Both metals have been used to produce beautiful jewelry, dishes, coins. Modern people are also divided into gold lovers and silver admirers. But, in addition to the aesthetic side, it is also important to pay attention to how long the metal can be stored in good condition and how durable it is.

Since ancient times, it has been known that silver fights microbes. Scientists have found that a special solution based on silver can kill E. coli and fight staphylococcus. Our ancestors, of course, did not know about such properties, but even then they began to give newborn babies a small spoon made of this metal. It was also believed that it was very useful for health to drink water and eat from silver dishes, but only wealthy nobles could afford such a luxury.

It was also noticed that if a coin made of pure silver is placed in a container filled with water, this water, even after a long time, will not turn green and will not deteriorate. Silver jewelry has a positive effect on the nervous system, therefore, it is useful to wear them for people who are often worried about any problems.

Compared to silver, gold has no antibacterial properties, however, it also has its advantages. It is generally believed that it makes the immune system stronger and adds energy to a person, who wears jewelry made of this metal. But, as with excessive wearing of silver, excess gold can be harmful to humans. If you completely surround yourself with objects made of this metal, it can accumulate in the kidneys and liver, thereby poisoning the body.

It is also worth noting that gold conducts current and does it better than any other metal... Its electrical conductivity does not affect human health in any way.

Good gold over time usually remains as presentable as it was originally. It is for this that people throughout all centuries have loved him. Pure gold can reflect about 65% of the sunlight that hits its surface. However, in its pure form, this metal is very soft, therefore 999 samples are most often stored in ingots in a jar, and other metals are added to jewelry to make them stronger.

Depending on the fineness of the jewelry, the amount of pure gold / silver differs in it. The higher the test, the more expensive the decoration, but it is less resistant to external influences. High quality products should be treated with the utmost care to avoid damage. It is better not to wear them every day and, if possible, store them in special cases on a soft surface, separately from other jewelry, so that the stones do not have a mechanical effect on the metal. Then the jewelry can last for centuries.

In 2017, an experiment began with the labeling of jewelry products. All this was intended to trace how the product will be delivered from the manufacturer to the buyer. In addition, the goal was to control the quality of products, to obtain accurate information about who the supplier of metals is and how long sales have been realized through a specific point.

Product details must be on receipts and tags... The buyer can find out all the information about the product by scanning the QR code in the application on the phone... This system was introduced quite recently, but soon all manufacturers will be required to adhere to its rules. Also, thanks to the markings, you can easily distinguish white gold from silver. If the sample is not visible, a magnifying glass should be used..

Purity refers to the amount of pure metal (gold or silver) in a particular object. The ratio of metals is determined on two main systems: the Russian sampling system and the British carat system. There are also generally accepted international standards for the purity of metals.

The Russian system is based on the metric system of units... It is considered the most convenient, since it can be used to determine how much pure gold is contained in 1 kg of the alloy. Carats stand for purity, which is expressed in 24 units. This means absolute purity (100%) is equivalent to 24 carats. Generally, carats are used in jewelry. For ingots, sample or percentage is more often used.

For wholesale investment, gold is usually displayed in bullion form. They weigh about 400 ounces and are 99.5% pure or more. The silver is sold in 1,000 ounce bars and is 99.9% pure.

For white gold special care is needed as it is rhodium-plated, which gives the metal a bluish tint. The disadvantage of such jewelry is that with frequent wearing, this coating is erased already in the first year, and the appearance of the product becomes less attractive.

Silver jewelry with good care, they can also serve the owner for quite a long time.The main advantage of these jewelry is that their cost is much lower, and they are also more resistant to physical impact. Thanks to these properties, such jewelry is not scary to wear every day. However, silverware needs to be cleaned more often to look as beautiful as when it was purchased. It is recommended to do this with improvised means, for example, toothpaste.

Silver jewelry usually weighs more than gold jewelry. In addition, the specific gravity of a product depends on its sample: the higher the sample, the greater the weight. For silver, as a rule, the fineness varies from 720 to 960, and for gold, the fineness is 375, 500, 585, 750, 958. The pure fineness is 999.

If you take the same volume of two metals, the weight of gold is twice the weight of silver. Gold is one of the heaviest metals, as it has a fairly high density - 19.3 g / cm3. This density makes gold easier to mine because it is harder.

Sometimes due to an allergic reaction to metal or its individual intolerance wearing gold or silver jewelry may cause reddening of the skin where it comes into contact with the metal object.

As a rule, this most often happens with cheap jewelry of not very high quality, since they often include nickel, which is an allergen. Pure gold and silver are hypoallergenic metals.

Gold and silver jewelry has always been in fashion. You can choose them by the type of appearance.. Gold products look beautiful on those people who have a spring or autumn type of appearance. These are people with blue, light brown or reddish green eyes. Their skin is usually light peach or golden in color. This color type is most suitable for pink or white gold.

Silver will look great in public with winter and summer color type. They have a porcelain skin tone and a slight blush. This color is commonly referred to as ivory. The hair color of such individuals is usually dark blond or black. The eyes are usually dark blue, brown, gray, black. Silver also goes well with gray hair.

In addition to the color type, the type of metal is also chosen for the state of health. There are some cases in which wearing gold can be good for your well-being:

• overweight;
• problems with urination and accumulation of fluids in the body;
• increased swelling of the fingers and hands.

Silver is recommended to be worn for such diseases:

• predisposition to tumors (or the risk of their development);
• gastritis with high acidity;
• excess urination.

Elderly people should not wear silver jewelry often because they do not have good thermal conductivity.... In addition, sometimes silver and gold jewelry may cause a negative reaction of the body due to an allergy to this metal. Then it is better not to wear it at all to avoid headaches and heart palpitations.

The video below presents the rules for caring for gold and silver jewelry.