Gold Rose
Gold Rose
Fashionable rose gold is created when yellow gold is mixed (alloyed) with a tiny amount of copper to give a rosy colour to the gold. It is also known as pink gold, and red gold.
Pure gold is yellow in color, colored gold can be developed into various colors. These colors are generally obtained by alloying gold with other elements in various proportions. In White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal, usually nickel, manganese or palladium. Like yellow gold, the purity of white gold is given in karats.
While, Rose gold is a gold and copper alloy widely used for specialized jewelry. It is also known as pink gold and red gold. As it was popular in Russia at the beginning of the nineteenth century, it is also known as Russian gold, although this term has become somewhat rare.
Many goldsmiths used the words rose, red and pink interchangeably and the difference is the copper content. The higher the copper content, the stronger the red coloration as pure Gold is yellow and pure copper is reddish.
For instance:
75% Gold + 25% copper by mass = Rose Gold (18ct)
50% Gold + 50% copper by mass = Red Gold
Rose gold has all the same properties as yellow gold and is perfect for any kind of jewellery including bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings. Rose gold watches are also very fashionable at the moment.
Rose gold is available in up to 22 carat weight and is sometimes known as Crown gold.
Rose gold become fashionable since the 19th century, particularly in Russia, it is now popular all over the world. Russian wedding rings combine white, yellow and rose gold to symbolise unity and the elements.
Hot demand for colored Gold amongst celebrities has made the Gold Rose shade rings more readily available. Katies Holmes engagement ring from Tom Cruise has a Rose Gold crown. Much attention is focused on this little known alloy on the couples’ controversial knots. Some loving couples even add pink diamonds to an exquisite and precious Rose Gold ring to add a romantic shade.