Gold is one of the few items in the world that has held its value since humans became civilized. No matter what part of history you look at, the use of gold as a symbol of wealth, power and status has always been around. This is not to say that the most important thing in the world is gold, but most economies and wealth have relied heavily on it. Continuing, the symbol of gold as an elegant and high-end item still continues in today's era. The brilliance that gold offers makes it the most elegant jewelry, even if it is not real gold.