Urbanity - Summer 2008 - (Page 34) 34 Hale FellowsWell Met Gold is said to be the most universally desirable substance on the planet. For thousands of years gold was the standard for most nations currency, and a particular currency was worth only as much as the gold held in its treasury to back it. Many progressive governments have gone away from the gold standard, but that in no way diminished its appeal. Gold is gorgeous, coupled with a few flawless diamonds, gold is dazzling. Gold is versatile; thousands of items from faucets to cutlery achieve elite status when crafted in gold. It is hands down the favorite in terms of adornment among men as well as women. The medals given for the Olympic champions will be cast in gold. A recent decadently ostentatious wedding cake was trimmed in gold. Edible gilt, huh. If diamonds mimic the stars, gold mimics the sun, and since time immemorial, shine has reigned supreme. I suppose we could argue that rarity has a part to play in gold’s appeal. Sure, well of course, but one could as well suppose that that aspect of appeal has more to do with supply than desire. It’s said the streets of heaven are paved with gold, and ancient peoples; for example the Aztecs, who apparently had tons of it, used it copiously…for everything; urbanity Summer 2008
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