(NewsUSA) - Gold has been an integral part of holiday traditions for centuries. The Magi carried gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh; golden gelt has been part of Hanukkah since the seventeenth century; and today "five golden rings" is more than a mere song lyric, they have come to symbolize all that we share with one another during this season.
"Gold jewelry truly is the ultimate holiday gift," says Sally Morrison, Head of Jewelry PR at the World Gold Council.
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