Gold is a sign of status - both ancient history and our modern economy tell us so. In fact, historians have traced the importance of gold back to 40,000 B.C. through the discovery of gold flakes in Paleolithic caves. While we can’t determine if humans at that time were as fascinated with gold as we are now, it’s clear that it was a known element.

Moving forward, we’ve learned that Egyptians were one of the first cultures to wear gold to show status in the community. Pharaohs and temple priests were covered in gold both through life and then buried with these treasures in death. While gold is beautiful and was worn for an external sign of status, Egyptians were the first culture to use gold as currency. We have seen gold as currency throughout all modern historical cultures. It has made appearances in records of Greek rule, and is continuously discussed in the Bible.

The United States adopted gold as currency in 1792. There were even two large gold rushes in American History that pushed European settlers to move west and discover the great regions that overflowed with gold. Throughout these different ages, gold was continuously used as a sign of status because it was the wealthy that could afford to wear gold as opposed to spending it on life’s necessities.

Today, we continue the gold trend and are proud to use this natural element to create beautiful Miami Cuban Links. Cuban links are one of the strongest patterns for chains and bracelets because of the perfectly angled pieces, custom craftsmanship for each wearer, and exquisite connection to the latch. Many people in today’s popular culture wear Cuban links to show strength as well as high status - for example, hip hop artists and other American celebrities. Yet you don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy the high-life of a fine piece of jewelry. Whether you choose a chain or bracelet, your status is clear with gold Miami Cuban Links.