I was curious of what the fascination with wearing gold chains were, so I decided to find out. I emailed a nearby gold chain asking if they would like to be interviewed about their origins and how it is they became so popular. It didn’t take love to receive a reply and we decided to meet in the California State University, Northridge Oviatt Library, the following day. Once we found each other in the library we made our way to a study room in hopes of a bit more privacy.
Q: Hello, how are you?
A: I’m fine, and yourself?
Q: I’m doing alright. Why was it that you or likenesses of you began to surface?
A: Well, that itself is hard to pinpoint. Native Americans were known for one, to wear chains made of bone, stone, shells and teeth. No to mention the Egyptians who were known to wear gold jewelry.
Q: where does gold come from?
A: People have many theories as to where gold originates. Some say it came from outer space, a result of colliding starts. While others say it is a reaction of the pressure put upon minerals upon minerals, coupled with the pressure and heat put on them under the earth’s crust. Only to be exposed through excavation, weathering of stone and dirt, or natural disasters.
Q: Colliding stars you say? That’s very interesting. Why do people wear gold chains? What draws them to it?
A: That question requires a complicated answer. It can range from wanting to show status, trends, religion, and ideologies/ beliefs. For example, seeing that gold itself is so expensive, owning say a gold chain, can show wealth or the burnable income you possess.
Q: why do you suppose mothers give their daughters necklaces (gold or silver) at one point during their childhood?
A: In many cultures every child has this pivotal age, in other words the year they are finally seen as becoming or already mature. Now, the age varies from culture to culture, but the message is nearly the same, you are becoming an adult, mature. This gift equals status to some; the status of no longer being a child.
Q: What have people in done in the past for gold?
A: People have gone against their beliefs, killed, gone to jail, gone crazy, even died. Just look at the times of the “Gold Rush”.
Q: Why is it that gold became so popular, instead of it being just another rock or metal?
A: Things are as valuable as we make them. Gold has become so treasured because of it easily manipulated state. Gold is actually used more than many actually realize. Most don’t even realize their computer, or phone they love to use so much contains gold in it. Reason being because gold conducts electricity well. If gold wasn’t used as much as it is whether it be to set off an outfit or to cap a tooth it would be as expensive.
Wow, I had no idea that the idea of wearing gold chains was so complicated. Thank you for taking time out of your day to sit down and talk with me.
A: I’m fine, and yourself?
Q: I’m doing alright. Why was it that you or likenesses of you began to surface?
A: Well, that itself is hard to pinpoint. Native Americans were known for one, to wear chains made of bone, stone, shells and teeth. No to mention the Egyptians who were known to wear gold jewelry.
Q: where does gold come from?
A: People have many theories as to where gold originates. Some say it came from outer space, a result of colliding starts. While others say it is a reaction of the pressure put upon minerals upon minerals, coupled with the pressure and heat put on them under the earth’s crust. Only to be exposed through excavation, weathering of stone and dirt, or natural disasters.
Q: Colliding stars you say? That’s very interesting. Why do people wear gold chains? What draws them to it?
A: That question requires a complicated answer. It can range from wanting to show status, trends, religion, and ideologies/ beliefs. For example, seeing that gold itself is so expensive, owning say a gold chain, can show wealth or the burnable income you possess.
Q: why do you suppose mothers give their daughters necklaces (gold or silver) at one point during their childhood?
A: In many cultures every child has this pivotal age, in other words the year they are finally seen as becoming or already mature. Now, the age varies from culture to culture, but the message is nearly the same, you are becoming an adult, mature. This gift equals status to some; the status of no longer being a child.
Q: What have people in done in the past for gold?
A: People have gone against their beliefs, killed, gone to jail, gone crazy, even died. Just look at the times of the “Gold Rush”.
Q: Why is it that gold became so popular, instead of it being just another rock or metal?
A: Things are as valuable as we make them. Gold has become so treasured because of it easily manipulated state. Gold is actually used more than many actually realize. Most don’t even realize their computer, or phone they love to use so much contains gold in it. Reason being because gold conducts electricity well. If gold wasn’t used as much as it is whether it be to set off an outfit or to cap a tooth it would be as expensive.
Wow, I had no idea that the idea of wearing gold chains was so complicated. Thank you for taking time out of your day to sit down and talk with me.
By Anna Zane a currently a student at California State University, Northridge. I enjoy writing, singing and socializing.