Gold is one of the oldest precious metals in human history and has been considered a precious currency and symbol of wealth since ancient times. However, for the Arabs, gold was not only a symbol of wealth and status, but also a manifestation of culture and religion. The Arabs' obsession with gold has been around for hundreds of years, and the level of obsession is even unprecedented. The importance of gold in Arab culture is not only economic and social, but also involves multiple religious and cultural factors.
If you look at the Arab region, you will see that the Arabs' obsession with gold is everywhere. Whether in the UAE or Dubai, the local gold market is staggeringly large. In many prosperous areas, you can see "gold takers" that can take gold bricks. The rich Arabs with full wallets will tip directly with gold bricks. Many luxury brands will launch limited editions in gold specifically for the Arab market.
Because Arabs love gold so much, they also pay attention to how to wear gold jewelry, and many of these principles are also good references for people of non-Arab culture.
Lamyaa Rashid, a former image advisor to Princess Nourah, the Saudi king's granddaughter, revealed the secrets behind it.
"Gold jewelry is of course very important, but except for special days, you should not wear too much on weekdays. Dressing up too flamboyantly on an ordinary day can give people the feeling of frivolity, which is not in line with Islamic teachings. ”
"Gold jewelry has an exclusivity, if you choose gold, then don't wear a lot of other jewelry, such as pearls or diamonds. A small amount for embellishment is fine, but not too high, otherwise it will look cluttered. ”
"Some modern designs are great, especially for young people, but be careful not to mix and match modern gold jewellery with traditional gold jewellery, it can feel out of place. Another point is that in traditional festivals or weddings, it is better to wear traditional style jewelry as much as possible, because traditional style jewelry will give people a sense of calm and security. ”
"Don't neglect rings and bracelets. Many people like gold necklaces or earrings, but they have a white gold diamond ring on their hands. Gold is a traditional Eastern ornament, while a diamond ring is an ornament with a Western background, and the fusion and combination between them needs to be carefully designed and difficult to navigate. ”
"For most of us, it's best not to wear Hijab al-ḥamṣah (decorative veil made of gold) on weekdays, even the royal family only wears it on special days. ”
"Be aware of your own culture's perception of gold and respect other cultures' perceptions of gold. I believe that for a long time to come, gold will be one of people's favorite jewelry raw materials. ”