Iron is a silvery-gray metal widely used in industry and in the manufacture of jewelry and accessories. It is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust and is often alloyed with other metals to create steel, an essential material in the jewelry industry. In jewelry, iron is less commonly used alone, but it is a key element in many alloys such as stainless steel.
Iron is a metal that has been used since prehistoric times. Its extraction and use marked an important stage in the development of human civilization, especially from the Iron Age (around 1200 BC). In ancient times, iron was precious but rarely pure. With the Industrial Revolution, it became a basic material for many sectors. In jewelry, although little used due to its weight and tendency to rust, it was used in craft creations and less expensive jewelry.
