| Most people love diamond and gold jewelry. After all, it | | | | because it is the purest. Don't go for lower karats than |
| is beautiful and functional, and it is impressive to others, | | | | 18, as these are not as valuable and will not be able to |
| as well. Women naturally are usually fanatics about | | | | be traded on the open market if you need to. |
| diamonds, which is why the diamond engagement ring | | | | Diamonds are mainly for show and have very little |
| industry is so popular and thriving. Gold simply has a | | | | value as cash. Even when you sell them to a jewelry |
| classic, elegant look that anyone can appreciate. | | | | store after you've worn them, you'll still find that you're |
| Combine the two in a ring, watch, or earrings, and | | | | taking a loss. Plus, most diamonds in the world are |
| you've got a winning combination. But even though it | | | | mined in nations where the miners are given slave |
| looks good, you're going to be spending a lot of money | | | | labor wages and where wars are fought over the |
| on it, so you want to be sure it is a good investment. Is | | | | right to mine them. These diamonds are usually called |
| it? | | | | blood diamonds because of all the people who get |
| Gold is generally a better investment than diamonds. | | | | killed in the mining of them. They are not really an |
| That is because it is a universally recognized type of | | | | ethical choice in jewelry. |
| cash. Even if cash is devalued in your country or all | | | | When it comes to diamond and gold jewelry, you can |
| over the world, you'll still be able to buy and sell goods | | | | certainly combine the two, but as far as pure |
| using gold as a medium of exchange. To be sure that | | | | investment value and ethical nature, gold is the clear |
| you get the most out of your gold, be sure that it is 18 | | | | winner. Look for it when you're looking for an |
| karats at a minimum, though 24 karat gold is best | | | | investment in which you can be secure and proud. |