The craft or profession of designing and making items from gold, especially jewelry and decorative objects.
From 'goldsmith' + suffix '-ing' (forming nouns from verbs). The practice dates back thousands of years, with evidence of goldsmithing in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley.
Medieval goldsmiths were among the most respected artisans, often gaining significant wealth and political influence—their workshops became centers of innovation in metallurgy and design that advanced the entire field of metalworking.
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