Precious Metals: Gold, Silver
Amber

Gold

Gold Gold (Au) is the symbol of wealth and prosperity. It is an excellent material for making jewelry due to its flexibility. Gold is also resistant to corrosion and does not tarnish over time.

Gold is one of the most sought-after elements on the periodic table, primarily in the jewelry industry because of its beauty and durability. It also has some health benefits. For example, it is thought to have antibacterial properties and may help reduce inflammation.

Gold is used to create rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and more. It is a precious metal, often considered the purest and most valuable, symbolizing longevity.

Gold purity is expressed in karats (KT), with 24 karats being pure gold. The alloy containing 75% gold is described as 18 karat gold. The relative amount of precious metal in the alloy is called fineness. For example, a gold ring with a fineness of 585 contains 585 mg of pure gold per gram.

Established gold fines in Lithuania:

In Lithuania, gold is associated with various cultural aspects, including the crafting of wedding rings, symbolizing the purity and value of the marital bond. Gold has historically been used for creating valuable items and has even been associated with health benefits, promoting creativity and emotional balance.

The price chart for gold (in dollars per ounce) can be found at www.gold.org.

Aukso kainos kitimo diagrama (doleriai už unciją), www.gold.org

Silver

Silver (Ag) is one of the most popular metals from which jewelry is made. It is a beautiful, durable, and reasonably inexpensive metal. Silver-made jewelry is long-lasting, and the metal is pliable and suitable for crafting impressive items. As a metal, silver has great health benefits, which has been used in various cultures for centuries. Besides its decorative purposes, silver has health benefits, supporting the immune system, fighting infections, helps avoid colds and flu. Fashion designers have even begun to explore how to incorporate this noble metal into fabric so that people can enjoy the health benefits of silver.

If you’ve ever had any silver jewelry, you’ll know that over time they lose their shine and start to blacken. Over time, all silver will start to blacken, regardless of quality or price. Although you can’t avoid it, you can certainly slow down the process. One of the main ways to do this is to keep silver jewelry in airtight bags or boxes. After wearing jewelry, before putting them in their boxes, be sure to clean them. When cleaning silver, gently rinse with warm water and soap. Dry with a soft cloth to remove water stains. Polishing silver jewelry is another good way to keep them in good condition so that they do not lose their shine over time.

If you are seeking a partner that is compatible, enduring, and promises to be with you for ages, silver should be your choice.

Established silver fineness in Lithuania::

Silver price (dollars per ounce)

Amber

Amber jewelry is a great addition to any style of clothing. Amber is a beautiful natural gemstone, full of rich history. It tells about our environment and ancient civilizations.

Have you ever seen a fly sealed in amber? She could have been buzzing around dinosaurs millions of years ago. Throughout world history, amber beads and amulets were liked by rich and influential people.

Since amber is resin, not a stone, it has certain differences from other gemstones. Amber is light compared to other gemstones. Due to its softness, amber is a more subtle gemstone. Amber has many colors and reflections. The most common color is brown honey color. But in fact, there are 256 identified shades of amber.

Amber should only be cleaned with mild soap and warm water. You can polish it with olive oil and a soft cloth.

Although you can find amber in jewelry stores all over the world, the gems themselves are found in a very specific region. You can find the shade of amber you like that suits your taste. You can wear it as protection against diseases or as an amulet of luck and happiness.

It has been proven that Baltic amber contains 3-8% succinic acid, which is widely used in modern medicine. Succinic acid improves immunity and thus strengthens the body. Amber is a symbol of the marriage of renewal and constant faith and represents an eternal bond of love. It is also the pearl of the tenth wedding anniversary.