Nowadays the investment opportunities available for investment are properties, share and mutual funds. However, as witnessed in the recent past these are not stable investment options.

Also, during natural calamities like earthquake and cyclones, investment in these will not be helpful as you will not be able to encash them in dire need. Under such circumstances gold is the best available option. Besides being an investment offers security and can be encashed anywhere in the world at any point of time.  Gold is small investors best bet and when your buy hallmarked gold you get guarantee of purity, you are assured that there will be no loses when you buy or sell this gold.

Since time immemorial, women have adorned themselves with the most precious of metals-gold. Gold should be well protected in order to make it last a lifetime. Gold demands a little care, though.

Gold is soft metal and contact with a hard surface can dull its lustre. Always store your jewellery safely, wrap it in a soft cloth, so it does not scratch or tangle.

You can bathe while wearing gold, without causing your jewellery harm. However, ordinary soap and water can coat it with a thin film leaving your gold seem dull.

Protect your gold jewellery from dust, moisture, perfume, hair spray and makeup. Never wear your jewellery before applying make up. Instead wash your hands after completing your make up and then put on your jewellery.

Try not to wear your jewellery while doing housework. Any abrasive object could damage its surface.

Ask your jeweller to recommend a cleaning solution or to clean your jewellery with ultrasonic machine. You can also clean gold in a solution of mild detergent, warm water and a little ammonia [Read More]