Gold jewellery continues to be the most precious of metal jewellery dominating the jewellery industry.

GOLD BRACELET

A gold bracelet ('bracelet' is from Latin meaning 'of the arm') can have medical, political, and charity meanings.

To personalise a gold bracelet charms can be added.

A gold bangle is a solid and less flexible design of gold bracelet, made without separate moveable links.

Types of gold bracelet include identity bracelet, snake bracelet, figaro bracelet, curb bracelet and belcher bracelet.

A gold bracelet can be recognisable through the link set up, link type, size and designer.

GOLD CHAIN

To personalise a gold chain, various types of gold pendant such as a gold locket or gold cross can be added to the gold chain.

Chain types include figaro chain, curb chain, snake chain and belcher chain.

Designs of gold chain can be recognised through the chain link set up, type, and size.

GOLD BANGLE

Gold bangles are typically round or oval in shape and normally not flexible.

The term bangle is derived from Hindi meaning glass.

To personalise a gold bangle additional charms and details can be added.

Standard types of gold bangle include traditional bangle, twisted bangle and identity bangle.

GOLD WEDDING RING

A gold wedding ring is worn on the ring finger (fourth) of the left hand in the UK and USA. In many other countries the gold wedding ring is worn on the right hand.

The gold wedding ring symbolises marriage, partnership, friendship and commitment to fidelity.

Normally the gold wedding ring is placed at the base of the ring finger.

Types of gold wedding ring include 'D' wedding ring, 'court' wedding ring and 'flat' wedding ring. The description refers to the appearance of the gold wedding ring if a cross section were viewed.

A plain wedding ring of 9ct gold or 18ct gold is the most popular style.

Women usually wear a 3mm or 4mm wedding ring, whilst men wear a wedding ring 5mm or 6mm in diameter.

GOLD PENDANT

A gold pendant is typically an article on a chain necklace.

The gold pendant may be in the form of a gem set item, a gold locket, an item of religious meaning or other type.

More often worn by females a gold pendant often matches an outfit and is regularly given as a gift.

Gold pendants can be functional for warning of medical problems, or to cherish memories.

GOLD RINGS

The term ring has Germanic origins.

Size of a gold ring may vary through purpose and design, but the basic shape is always circular to fit comfortably.

Gem set gold rings are more often worn by ladies though a wide selection of gold rings is available for men.

Styles of gold ring include the solitaire diamond ring for engagement ring purposes, a wedding ring for marriage and a signet ring.

GOLD EARRINGS

Gold earrings are attached to the ear through a piercing in the earlobe, except in the case of clip gold earrings.

Gold earring designs include hoop earrings, stud earrings and drop earrings.

Gold earring size is limited by the earlobe ability to hold the gold earring.

Stud gold earrings is the appearance of floating on the earlobe without a visible point of connection.

Stud gold earrings are constructed on the end of a post, which penetrates through the ear.

Hoop gold earrings are normally circular in design and constructed from tubing.

Drop gold earrings are designed to hang from the earlobes.

GOLD BROOCH

Gold brooches are normally pinned through the garment.

The size of the gold brooch is limited only by the requirements for the item.

Gold brooches allow larger stones and designs not normally be reachable in gold jewellery.

GOLD CUFFLINKS

Gold cufflinks are worn to fasten two sides of the cuff on a shirt.

Gold cufflinks can be stone set, or intricately designed but plain gold cufflinks are more popular.

Gold cufflink designs vary, typically consisting of a short post or chain connecting two disks.

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