Gold or silver: what is better for a woman or a man to wear, what to choose - different views on the choice of precious metal

Today, many people wear jewelry made from precious metals.
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However, the most popular jewelry nowadays are those made from gold or silver. It is difficult to say which of these precious metals is better. You can argue here endlessly. For example, silver jewelry is believed to be healthier because the metal has antibacterial properties. In addition, such products do not look vulgar, even if they are quite large.

Gold jewelry is traditionally considered a symbol of prosperity and wealth. Moreover, this noble metal was often even endowed with magical properties. Gold jewelry is very popular today, despite its fairly high cost. However, we emphasize once again that when choosing, individual preferences come to the fore. At the same time, many people are interested in the physical properties of these metals, for example, which one is heavier. It is not difficult to answer this question. To do this, you just need to brush up on your school knowledge.

Table: gold and silver - criteria for comparison, which is better, in what cases

Rings - gold and silver

Gold jewelry

How to determine the authenticity of silver at home

There are several ways to verify authenticity. Let's look at them below.

Testing with reagents

In specialized stores you can purchase chemical reagents to test silver for authenticity at home. These include chrompic. The compositions are sold in glass or plastic bottles with an applicator.

The metal being tested is pre-cleaned, a drop of chromium is applied to the prepared surface and the reaction is observed. Excess solution should be removed with a cotton swab after 3–5 seconds. If the drop remains yellow and a colored spot does not appear on the product, it means that the alloy does not contain silver or the fineness is below 500.

If the color turns into red-brown, blood-red or dark brown with the formation of a precipitate, then the alloy contains silver of fineness higher than 500.

With the help of a chromium marker, with proper experience, you can determine the sample with an accuracy of up to 20 units.

But in order to determine for sure whether silver is real or not, it is necessary to carry out a test on a touchstone, using assay needles, as well as other reagents.

Determination of silver with a magnet

Many people wonder if silver is magnetic. Silver, like gold, is not attracted to a magnet. Therefore, in this way it is possible to weed out crude counterfeits made of steel, which is very similar to a silver alloy.

This diagnostic method cannot be called 100% reliable for two reasons. The first is that brass, for example, is also not magnetic. The second caveat is that when checking a silver chain, do not bring a strong magnet to the lock, because the clasp has a steel spring installed, and the real chain will be magnetized.

Sulfur ointment test

How to check silver for authenticity if there are no special reagents? A unique household indicator of a silver alloy is sulfur ointment, a cheap pharmaceutical product. The ointment is applied with a cotton swab to the product, a small area of ​​which has been pre-treated with a soft nail file, and left for up to 10 minutes.

A silver item will leave a dark mark, while steel, brass and other alloys will not show marks. The stain is quite easy to remove with the same soft file.

Determination of density

Let's talk about how to distinguish silver from a fake by density. To do this, you will need accurate scales and a glass of water. First, calculate the mass of the sample. Then place a glass of water on the scale and drain it. Place the ring tied by a thread into the container so that it does not touch either the walls or the bottom. We divide the result of the previous weighing by the resulting value and find out the density of the product, and then compare it using the table.

Table of theoretical densities of metals:

The disadvantages of this method are obvious: it is quite labor-intensive; products with stones and hidden voids, as well as chain products and household items made of silver cannot be tested in this way.

Determination of silver by thermal conductivity

Real silver has the highest thermal conductivity coefficient among other metals. Heating of the silver product occurs faster. A test with silver and cupronickel spoons is indicative: if you hold them in your hands, the first one will heat up faster.

Non-working methods

On the Internet you can find tips for determining the authenticity of silver using a piece of chalk or white paper: you need to run a ring, cross, pendant or coin over the surface of these materials. They say that real silver will leave a black streak. Indeed, the stripe will remain, but this is due to contamination on the surface of the metal, which can be either noble or base.

Which metal is more suitable for a man/woman? Metal even has a nationality

For many centuries, gold was considered the precious metal of the rich. Thus, people in power could easily be distinguished by their jewelry. Today, anyone can purchase a product made of precious metals, based on their budget and preferences.

The choice of alloy sometimes depends on nationality, cultural traditions, gender, and color type.

A man cares about the functionality of a thing, its ability to emphasize an elegant style, hint at financial security or shout about brutality and strength. As a rule, this is a watch, ring, bracelet.

Application

Jewelry, watches, tableware, interior decorations, writing instruments, and decorative elements of weapons are made from silver. Silver can be combined with gold, enamel, niello, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, corals, and ivory. The metal is widely in demand in the chemical industry, in the production of mirrors, and also as a protective and decorative coating. High thermal and electrical conductivity make silver useful in the production of electronics and electrical equipment.

Selecting metal by age. Status chooses gold, youth chooses silver

Several decades ago, it was believed that people with high social status, certain positions, and over 40 and 50 years of age could choose gold jewelry. Accordingly, silver was considered a youth alloy, emphasizing the youth and activity of the owner.

Today such an opinion is becoming just a prejudice.

Modern people wear both metals regardless of age and status. Often, on the contrary, individuals occupying high positions try not to stand out and emphasize their simplicity, preferring silver jewelry.

Fashionable sentence. New trends in design. New combinations of two metals at the same time

Young people prefer to buy gold and silver jewelry, focusing on their financial capabilities. When chosen correctly, these noble metals look trendy. Every girl who follows fashion trends knows about a new jewelry solution - a combination of 2 types of elements in one piece of jewelry.

This season, it is more fashionable than ever to wear gold rings, small earrings combined with rings, inlaid with unusual stones or inserts. For people who are not ready to overpay for jewelry, jewelers have developed a series of silver jewelry with interesting gold accents.

And since fashion trends are fickle, it is more profitable for young people to change jewelry made of inexpensive metal.

Men's ring with garnet

How to avoid risks when buying silver

Purchasing from a jewelry store with a well-known name and good reputation is an almost one hundred percent guarantee of the authenticity of the product. Many Russian manufacturers send the product for testing, even though the law does not oblige them to do so.

In the branded stores of the Moscow Jewelry Factory, silver jewelry is marked accordingly and is accompanied by a tag with characteristics. Jewelry and precious inserts are properly secured.

On the website and in retail stores of the Moscow Jewelry Factory, in addition to its own silver products, jewelry from Russian and foreign partners is presented.
As for foreign-made products, before sending them to Russia, specialists check their quality, and after they arrive at the MUZ warehouses, all products undergo quality control again. The assortment includes rings, earrings, pendants, chains made of regular, blackened and gold-plated 925 silver, as well as wristwatches with a silver case. All jewelry comes with a 6 month warranty.

Which metal is most often used in accessories?

• Watch. This type of jewelry is most often used as a gift. This means that the choice of alloy directly depends on personal preferences. Gold and silver items are equally popular. The women's line is produced mostly in gold. Men often prefer silver, titanium or steel as a sign of strength.
• Cross. The body jewelry is first worn by a child at the sacred rite of baptism. Such accessories should be exclusively silver, since this metal is officially recognized by the church. It is believed that such an element will protect the owner from negative influences. That is why silver is used more often for such accessories.
• Wedding rings. This type of jewelry is worn constantly, often without taking it off at all. This means it must be durable. It is better to choose gold with a low percentage of pure metal, as such products will last longer. Silver is not suitable for such purposes due to its softness.
• Bracelets, chains, necklaces. They are produced equally in gold and silver.
• Rings and earrings. The range of these decorations is surprising in variety. There are many options for both alloys. These accessories are initially considered feminine, and gold is used more often for production due to greater demand and variety of shades.

Uses of gold

The demand for the yellow metal determines not only its use in the production of jewelry and the increase in the state’s gold and foreign exchange reserves. It is also very widely used in many other areas.

In industry, gold began to be actively used due to its chemical properties. It covers mirrors operating in the far infrared range. This is especially useful when conducting all kinds of nuclear research. Gold is also very often used for soldering components made of various materials.

Another area of ​​application is dentistry. This is due not only to the impossibility of the yellow metal entering into a chemical bond with the human body, but also to its incredible corrosion resistance.

Pharmacology also cannot do without the use of this amazing yellow metal. Gold compounds are now actively used in various medical preparations that save from a wide variety of diseases.

These are not the only uses for gold. Due to rapid progress, there is an increasing need to use gold content in technological innovations. From this we can conclude that yellow metal is not only an attribute of luxury, but also a useful technical tool, the importance of which is increasing every year.

The influence of gold and silver on the human body: the opinion of esotericists

Esotericists claim that each metal can have different effects on the human body. Silver has served as a talisman better than gold since ancient times. A woman wearing silver received protection from envy, the evil eye, and damage. It was believed that metal brings good luck and has a positive effect on health. It is recommended to wear silver items:

• with high or low blood pressure;
• people suffering from gastritis with high acidity;
• at risk of developing cancer;
• for problems with the urinary system;
• people with diseases of the nervous system.

Regarding gold, there is an opinion about strong sensitivity to the emotional state of the owners. It is believed that it is better to choose gold if difficult periods of life have come, when a person is overcome by anxiety. Then the jewel will bring peace of mind and help you find the right solution. It is recommended to wear gold jewelry:

• with low stomach acidity;
• obese people;
• with varicose veins;
• people suffering from swelling, accumulation of fluids in the body;
• to strengthen the immune system;
• for depression, sudden mood swings;
• for joint diseases.

Gold jewelry

Storage Space Needed for Silver

As we just mentioned, investing in silver brings with it greater availability due to its lower price. Currently, you can buy silver for about $24 an ounce, compared to $1,900 for the same ounce of gold.

This may not seem like a problem, but consider that silver also has a much lower density than gold. You may notice that there are some practicality issues when it comes to storing your precious metal. Simply put, you will need much more storage space for silver than gold. This storage is already a key concern when buying physical gold, but with silver there is much more of it.

The bottom line when it comes to storing silver versus storing gold is that storing silver will cost you more due to the amount of space it takes up. Silver also needs to be stored in a dry place to avoid deterioration in quality.

The theory of American researcher KC Jones about the choice of gold or silver

There is a theory according to which a person’s choice of alloy is carried out intuitively, on a subconscious level. So people who prefer silver most often have writing talents.

Such a person lives by change, because this is the only way to maintain a fresh outlook and diversify life. You can get out of difficult situations only if you listen to your own intuition.

For those around them, such people are down-to-earth, calculating, and quite reserved. The “silver” personality loves modern, bright objects, and is drawn to professions related to design.

Lead

It should be said that the density of lead is almost 10 times less than the density of the noble yellow metal. To understand the density of lead, it should be said that the density of birch or linden is 25 times less. According to the density table, lead is in 20th place, and gold is in seventh. From this it is easy to conclude that the yellow metal is much heavier than its opponent.

This element is very well used in the production of various metal structures, as well as in the medical field. This is due to the non-transmission of X-ray rays. The widespread use of lead in various fields is also associated with the very cheap cost of this metal. Its cost is almost half the cost of aluminum. Another advantage is the relative ease of extraction of this material, which provides a huge supply to the world market.

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Features of caring for gold and silver

It is always nice to wear jewelry that attracts with its appearance and bright shine. At the same time, the main condition for proper preservation of products is regular home care. Features of the choice of care procedures depend on the composition of the alloy. For example, gold is afraid of mercury and iodine, and silver does not tolerate humidity and hydrogen sulfide. This is what determines how to properly care for your jewelry.

Home care includes:

• Clean with a mild soap solution. Afterwards the product is washed with warm running water.
• You can remove household deposits with a few drops of ammonia applied to a suede or flannel napkin.
• After visiting places with high humidity, it is important to wipe the jewelry dry. This will prevent tarnishing.
• Occasional professional cleaning is recommended.

Methods for cleaning silver alloy at home:

• Apply toothpaste to the decoration and leave to dry. After a couple of minutes, rub all the elements with a wool or flannel napkin. Afterwards, the product is washed under running water and dried well.
• Make a solution: 1 spoon of soda per glass of water, soak silver in it.
• Ammonia cleans the alloy well: you need to dilute 5 ml of the substance in a glass of water, leave the product for 10 minutes.

It is also important to remember about the proper storage of jewelry, regardless of the type of alloy. Experts recommend storing each element separately, in velvet cases, away from moisture.

Jewelry made of gold and silver

Specific gravity of non-ferrous metals

Table. Specific gravity of metals, properties, metal designations, melting point

When rolling non-ferrous metal blanks, it is also necessary to know exactly their chemical composition, since their physical properties depend on it. For example, if aluminum contains impurities (even within 1%) of silicon or iron, then the plastic characteristics of such a metal will be much worse. Another requirement for hot rolling of non-ferrous metals is extremely precise temperature control of the metal. For example, zinc requires a temperature of strictly 180 degrees when rolling - if it is slightly higher or slightly lower, the capricious metal will sharply lose its ductility. Copper is more “loyal” to temperature (it can be rolled at 850 - 900 degrees), but it requires that the melting furnace must have an oxidizing (with a high oxygen content) atmosphere - otherwise it becomes brittle.