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Why is Gold used to make jewelry?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Because gold shines and it looks good on people...

Its not like that only gold can be used to make jewelery. Silver, Palladium, Diamond can also be used to make jewelery.

Moreover wearing gold jewelery is also a sign of richness...

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