Handcrafted Gold Jewelry has Become a Much Sought After Commodity

People buy handcrafted jewelry because they want something different than what they might typically find for sale in a traditional retail store.  There are a large handful of people who prefer not to see the same thing over and over again worn by every lady they run across.  Styles evolve and there are pieces that you can find in well-known department stores that look exactly like what you will find at their competitors within every store at the mall.  However, those with an eye for the exquisite and who like to stand out as unique will choose handcrafted gold jewelry or handmade sterling silver instead of "machine" made value sets.

Yet both gold and silver within the past couple of years have soared as a commodity.  The prices of gold in particular have skyrocketed in comparison to past years of gradual increase due to inflation.  Everywhere you look; there are signs outside of pawn shops that say "We buy gold!"

Why is this happening?  
And what is to become of the handcrafted gold jewelry marketplace?

Gold has long been a status symbol of power, wealth and prominence.  In recent years it has become increasingly difficult to land upon large gold deposits.  The long wagon trains to Oregon in search for panning gold have been replaced by new technologies, but the quest for earthen gold mines still continues even a century or two later after those early explorers and miners that made their way to the West Coast.  In fact, gold is now quite scarce as a new resource.  

There are so many people in the world and the gold bar has become somewhat of an investment because of the decreasing dollar, as well as currencies around the world and domestically. So if you have gold, hang on to it.  If you love gold, then this is a good time to buy handmade gold jewelry.  Not only will you get the benefit of wearing it and looking classy and rich, your handcrafted gold jewelry will be something you can be proud to own as an investment.  Even if your dollars are worth very little, the gold will be worth a lot more to you than you may even realize.

Imagine a day when traders swapped furs, woods, bones and metals for things to live upon.  Maybe it sounds far-fetched but there is always a possibility that if the current currency systems crash altogether that gold could become the new monetary treasure of the future.  Instead of running to the pawn shop with your favorite gold necklace or gold handcrafted jewelry, keep it in your family!  Wear it or lock it away!

What's more, don't be afraid to find your favorite gold jewelry designs and splurge instead of wasting money on gifts that your family will hardly use or that will break and become abandoned in a couple of years.  Give them handcrafted gold jewelry instead and send a beautiful message about how they are worth more than gold, or have a heart of gold, or something to that effect.  Don't forget to treat yourself to a favorite handmade gold jewelry item, too!