Metals were discovered to facilitate man in the performance of his various functions in primitive ages. Some metals definitely helped man to conquer his limitations in terms of hard and ever-lasting weapons. But discovery of metals did not stop with such metals but soft metals were also discovered, though inadvertently. These soft metals like gold, silver, copper etc. were having other important qualities that helped them to be utilized for other important functions. At this juncture the concept of jewelry was introduced. These soft metals along with the intermixing of more than one metals helped in the appearance of beautiful ornaments. Different metal jewelry is produced owing to the inherent characters of these metals.
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