About

From the beginning, gold has been a symbol of wealth and power. It has been highly valued since at the least the Bronze Age, around the 2nd millennium BC and has been used as coinage and body adornment ever since. The universal beauty of gold has captivated the aesthetics of people in all parts of the world, for as long as historical records exist, and beyond.

The ancient Egyptian pharaohs and queens were famous for gold ornamentation in their jewelry and burial chambers. They believed that their deities shone with a golden light "� it was considered a divine and invincible metal. Gold has even changed the course of world history several times: once by the rumors of decadent golden cities in ancient Central America and again several hundred years later when rich gold deposits were discovered in the North American west. Gold has an ancient history and a timeless allure.

Because pure gold (24k) is so soft a metal, it is usually alloyed with stronger metals to add strength for everyday wear. The standard system of carats is used world-wide to indicate the purity of the precious metal. 14k gold contains 58% pure gold.

Artist

Laura Serrafero was born and raised in Italy, and grew up with its rich heritage of art and design. Toronto became her new home when Laura’s family moved there when she was in her early teens. She studied painting and sculpture at the Ontario College of Art and Design, and later discovered she could combine her love of three-dimensional design with her love of color by creating jewelry. Laura’s inspiration extends from the symbolism and purity of art by ancient civilizations, to the harmony of forms found in nature.

Details

• handmade with 14k gold
• 4.5mm band
• TLC for your gold jewelry