It’s no secret that as humans we are attracted by inherent beauty. It can be found in a reflection, a glimmer, a singular moment. It’s no wonder then, that something as glittery as gold would have captured our hearts and minds for so many thousands of years. Here is a poem we found by English poet Thomas Hood that tells of gold’s vast influence throughout the ages:

Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold!
Bright and yellow, hard and cold
Molten, graven, hammered and rolled,
Heavy to get and light to hold,
Hoarded, bartered, bought and sold,
Stolen, borrowed, squandered, doled,
Spurned by young, but hung by old
To the verge of a church yard mold;
Price of many a crime untold.
Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold!
Good or bad a thousand fold!
How widely it agencies vary,
To save – to ruin – to curse – to bless –
As even its minted coins express :
Now stamped with the image of Queen Bess,
And now of a bloody Mary.

Gold has been used and sought after by young and old, wise and unlearned, man and woman for as long as man has kept record. There;s just something about it that captivates us. If you’re looking to buy your next piece of jewelry soon, call us today at Gold Unlimited at 210-340-4433. Our selection is unique and our prices are competitive.