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Gold is in every girl's box. More recently, the preference was given to the classic yellow or. However, today delicate rose gold comes out on top. It attracts buyers with several parameters at once: unusual appearance, complexity of jewelry execution, cost.

Rose gold is an alloy based on a yellow precious metal and a ligature, which includes copper and silver. The saturation of the hue depends on the percentage of copper.

Composition and properties

The additives included in the alloy are the same for all samples used by jewelers. To give it the desired shade, in addition to the aurum, silver and copper are used. Only their percentage changes depending on the sample:

• 375 - 37.5% aurum, 37.5% Cu, 25.0% silver;
• 585 - 58.5% Au, 32.5% copper, 9.0% silver;
• 750 - 75.0% aurum, 15.0% copper, 10.0% Ag.

Pink alloy in many ways has the same features, characteristics, properties,however there are some differences. First of all, it is high plasticity. Thanks to her, jewelers can create openwork jewelry with complex ligature. Metal is easily processed into the desired shape.

Strength

High plasticity values \u200b\u200bof a precious metal of an unusual shade are achieved at the expense of strength. Because of this, the structure can be easily broken or scratched. This is especially true for low samples, in particular 375. Most often, a break is a consequence of the fact that a bracelet or ring has hit something. Consider this when buying.

Range of shades

The main component of the rose metal ligature is copper. Its amount in comparison with the content of pure precious metal determines the saturation and intensity of the hue. As a result of its increase or decrease, you can get a color from pale pink to almost red, and sometimes even orange.

Samples

The metal of an unusual color is presented in three sample variants: 375, 585, 750.

The lowest fineness is used by jewelers to make inexpensive jewelry: medallions, brooches, crosses. The color of the products differs in shades of red. The high content of the ligature leads to a decrease in prices, but negatively affects the physical properties of the gizmos. Under mechanical impact, the products easily break, scratch, bend.

Jewelry of 585 assay value is most of all appreciated in the jewelry market, since it combines a low price (in comparison with similar classic models) with satisfactory strength indicators. In terms of its properties, such an alloy is not inferior to the usual yellow.

With an increase in the content of pure aurum (750 assay), the products acquire a peach hue. Gold can change the saturation and intensity of the base color depending on the amount of copper in the composition. However, regardless of this, the price of 750-carat jewelry is much higher than that of similar 585. In this regard, jewelers prefer to use the alloy for the manufacture of complex designs with openwork patterns, as well as wedding rings.

Methods of obtaining

Rose gold is obtained exclusively by chemical means. Occasionally, zinc is used instead of silver to achieve an orange hue. The proportions of the master alloy to the pure metal affect both the color of the alloy and its characteristics.

Alloy application

The metal is used to make jewelry. Thanks to their unusual shade, they acquire a romantic appearance. The most popular forms are wedding rings and pendants.

Advantages and disadvantages

Expert opinion

Vsevolod Kozlovsky

6 years in jewelry. Knows everything about samples and can identify a fake in 12 seconds

The main advantage of this alloy is its high ductility. Thanks to this, complex openwork products are created from it, which immediately attract attention. Also, buyers are attracted by the lower price compared to classic gold. Another feature of the alloy is an unusual range of shades.

However, such things are of little use for daily wear. This is due to the low strength of the metal. This is especially true for low-grade products.

Differences from regular yellow gold

When you think about the difference between yellow and rose gold, then upon closer inspection, the difference is not that great. First of all, it is expressed in shades. The ligature used in the manufacture also affects the cost of the precious metal. In the case of coral alloy, copper is the main additive.

For yellow gold, the main component of the ligature is silver, which, like aurum, belongs to precious metals, and therefore has a higher value.

Which gold is better - pink, yellow or white

All 3 options are similar in physical and chemical characteristics. Because of this, the final choice of metal depends mainly on 2 factors: the financial capabilities of the buyer and a personal view of beauty.

If a few years ago, the advantage was given to yellow gold, today the situation has changed. Increasingly, white and pink jewelry is chosen as a gift. Rings combining all three metals are also in demand. Such models are distinguished by their sophistication and unusual design.

What to combine with

One of the features of the pink precious metal is that it suits almost everyone. Young girls and mature married ladies can safely purchase jewelry of this color in their collection, changing only the shades. Also, the alloy is combined with any precious and semi-precious inserts. This makes the stones look cleaner and brighter.

Where can you buy or sell

You can buy unusual rose gold jewelry at a jewelry store. In no case should you buy them from your hands: there is a high probability of getting a fake.

Old or disliked jewelry can later be returned to a jewelry salon or exchanged there for a new model. If jewelry with significant defects (broken chain, broken lock, etc.), you may be sent to a pawnshop. In this case, gold is likely to be bought at the scrap price.

Why is rose gold cheaper?

The alloy's low price is influenced by its ligature. There is an insignificant amount of silver, the share of copper is much higher. It does not belong to precious metals, its cost is significantly less. For gold of other colors (yellow, white), the main component of the ligature is silver or palladium,. As a result, two products with the same weight and labeling will have different prices.

How much is 1 gram of rose gold today

The cost of such jewelry depends on the fineness of the metal, decoration, weight of gold, availability and size of inserts. The price of precious metals may also affect the price.

In many ways, the rules for the care and wear of pink jewelry are similar to those that apply to their yellow counterparts. However, there are also nuances. First of all, such jewelry should not be reacted with mercury and strong acids. In this regard, it is recommended to limit contact of jewelry with household chemicals.

The ligature does not protect the alloy from mechanical stress. Care must be taken when wearing to avoid hitting or scratching the metal. With a strong external load, the product can also be crumpled, as a result of which it also loses its attractiveness.

What are the pink alloy jewelry

With the increasing popularity of rose gold, the variety of jewelry on sale has increased. If you wish, you can collect a full set of jewelry in one style - ring, pendant, bracelet, earrings.

Gemstones look quite unusual with pink alloys, regardless of their shape and number of carats. Gold can be combined with any insert, but jewelers especially emphasize pastel-colored stones. Engagement rings with diamonds are in great demand.

This metal has always been a symbol of prosperity and stability. Do you want to please yourself and surprise your girlfriends with an unusual decoration? Buy or order as a gift a ring or earrings made of rose gold, which is becoming more and more popular every year. Jewelry from leading world and Russian brands is on sale. What is rose gold and how is it different from traditional yellow? Why is it this color?

What color is better to choose a gold jewelry

One hundred percent gold is not used in jewelry, since it is soft; it is not practical to use it for jewelry. Therefore, its alloys are made with other metals, which will differ in color. The shade depends on the amount and types of impurities (ligatures): copper, silver, nickel, zinc and others. White gold is made by adding palladium, nickel or platinum. Its cost is quite high.

Copper gives the precious metal a pinkish to red color. The more it is, the redder it is. In the Middle Ages, such an alloy was considered defective and low in value. It was used for gilding domes, small elements of architecture, later they began to make decorations from it. In addition to the original shade, it has one more advantage: products made of rose gold are cheaper than similar ones made of yellow or white. Jewelry retains its attractive appearance for a long time, they are strong and durable.

The difference between white, yellow and pink gold in their composition. This is not to say that one of them is better than the other, it all depends on individual preferences. Jewelry combined from different shades with complex, sophisticated designs is very popular.

How to decipher product samples

Two types of samples are applied to gold: abroad it is mainly the number of carats, in Russia - the metric system. With a carat test, all metal is taken equal to 24 parts. If the fineness is 18 carats, this indicates that the gold itself is 18 parts, and impurities - 6 parts. 18 ct is the same as 730 fineness.

The proportion of this precious metal in the alloy in the metric system is indicated by the sample number. Usually rose gold 585, 750, 375. This means that it contains 58.5%, 75% or 37.5% gold, the rest is ligature. The higher the percentage, the more expensive it is.

Jewelry care

Jewelry made from this unusual precious metal is suitable for women of any age. It favorably emphasizes the brilliance and beauty of any precious stones. Delicate and graceful products will add romance in the style of a young girl. Prestigious headsets with precious inserts emphasize the status of a lady. Wedding and engagement rings made of rose gold will be appreciated by newlyweds.

To keep your treasures happy for longer, it is important to follow these jewelry care guidelines:

• do not allow jewelry to come into contact with various acids or mercury;
• do not boil products;
• it is allowed to wash products with soapy, warm water;
• clean with soft brushes and special napkins;
• protect rings from scratches and do not throw them on a hard surface.

Are such jewelry expensive

How much is rose gold worth? What is more expensive than yellow gold or pink?

The price of this precious metal per gram has a large differing range and depends on the content of the most precious metal in it.

For example, such an alloy of 375 carat can differ 2 times from yellow, costing less. This makes it popular and affordable. But the price of pink gold 750 will be more expensive, and its shade is pale pink. The cost of the finished product will depend on many factors: inserts, patterns, manufacturing complexity, brand. In this case, a ring made of such metal may cost more than a ring made of yellow or white.

Designers continue to delight and surprise us with new products. A lot of jewelry from green, black, brown, blue, purple gold appeared on sale. Such a variety of shades gives them a decorative coating, and it is also achieved through thermal and chemical treatment of traditional metal. But this will be discussed in another article.

Gold is the most famous metal. It has many exceptional properties, for which it is especially valuable. In this article, we will not discuss the use of gold in the electronic, aerospace or other industries, but will focus solely on the jewelry application. In our time, showcases have been replenished with another variety of gold, which attracts attention with an unusual color and shade - pink.

Pink gold

Rose gold has been known for a long time. Previously, it was believed that if a gold product is pink, then this indicates an incorrect ligature, a violation of manufacturing technology. Such jewelry was perceived as a marriage and was not highly valued.

The reason was that since ancient times, gold items had only two colors - yellow and red. In case of violation or non-observance of the ratio of the ligature metals, the product, instead of the expected colors, acquired an unusual intermediate shade - pink.

Currently, rose gold is experiencing a rebirth, which is accompanied by a significant increase in demand for products from it. This is due to the development of jewelry design art. Indeed, modern rose gold is embodied in beautiful and stylish forms, often inlaid with precious stones.

Designer products from it (photo)

Original wedding ring decorated with diamonds
Expensive high-grade rose gold craft Rose gold inlaid with precious stones
Stylish and expensive sapphire ring

What are the samples

Rose gold has almost the same fineness scale as red or yellow. These are the 375th, 585th and 750th samples.

The most common sample of gold used for the production of pink alloy jewelry

Rose gold differs from red and yellow gold only in the proportions of silver and copper content. Moreover, the ratio of proportions for each sample is different. For example, for 18-carat rose gold, the traditional formula is:

Rose. Au \u003d Au75% + Cu16% + Ag9%,

where Au roses is an alloy of rose gold;
Au is the content of pure gold;
Cu is the content of pure copper;
Ag is the content of pure silver in the alloy.

Rose gold 585-carat is the most wear-resistant and durable.

Table: Proportions of gold, copper and silver in alloys of different jewelry samples

What is different from yellow and what is better

Finally, we come to figuring out which gold is better? Red, yellow or pink. The answer is unequivocal - none! This is the same as having a discussion about which bread is better - round or brick (with the same composition and weight). Everything depends on the individuality of taste and appearance of the product with a combination of colors. Taking into account that pink is more attractive to the female part of the population, it is quite natural that it will be in great demand when buying gifts for March 8. Therefore, when choosing, be guided by personal perception and financial situation. The main thing is that the jewelry is liked and pleasing to the eye.

Cleaning and maintenance

When cleaning and caring for rose gold, be guided by the general requirements and rules applicable when performing similar operations with jewelry of other alloys. This is soaking in special solutions and grinding with polishing. Be careful about the acids and abrasives used. Do not use sharp, hard objects.

Photo gallery: How to care for pink products

The last stage of cleaning is polishing with a soft cloth Removing dirt in hard-to-reach places with a toothbrush

Price per gram

When selling or buying rose gold, be guided by the content of pure precious metal in the product and the exchange prices for this metal.

Unfortunately, when buying gold jewelry from the population, only the weight and content of the pure substance are taken into account, and not the actual cost of the precious product, that is, when selling the color of the gold alloy, it does not affect the value of pure gold. Scrap of gold jewelry of red, yellow, green colors of the same weight and sample will have almost the same price. The only exception can be jewelry inlaid with precious stones, and white gold due to the content of platinoids.

The purchase of gold items in jewelry stores and pawnshops, as of 05/01/2016, is carried out at the following prices:

• 375th sample in the form of scrap at a price of 860-950 rubles per gram;
• 583–585th samples in the form of scrap at a price of 1320–1470 rubles per gram;
• 750th sample in the form of scrap at a price of 1710-1890 rubles per gram;
• 999th sample in the form of scrap at a price of 2000-2300 rubles per gram.

Nowadays, products made from rose gold alloy are no longer considered unusual. They can be found more and more often at jewelry exhibitions. Famous presenters of TV programs, festivals, artists, along with classic jewelry made of white, red and yellow gold, also prefer jewelry of pink shades.

Did you know that there is more than one type of gold that your jewelry can be made from? Some of these varieties do not resemble the yellow metal that people usually associate with the word "gold."

These different grades are simply alloys made by mixing pure gold metal with various additives. Let's see what types exist and how they are created.

Yellow.

It is the most common type used in jewelry. It should be noted that while yellow is the natural color of gold, yellow gold itself is not pure.

Since this metal is very soft, it is not suitable for making jewelry unless other metals are added to it to make it stronger.

The yellow gold jewelry that you see in stores has varying degrees of purity depending on how much pure gold metal it contains, as measured by its carat.

The lower the percentage of gold in a product, the lower its carat number.

In general, low-carat gold jewelry has a yellow tint that is less intense than higher-carat gold jewelry. Low-carat jewelry is also harder and more durable than gold jewelry, which is purer.

Colored.

Since yellow is the original color of gold, any alloy of this metal that has a different hue is considered to be colored.

The color of a gold alloy depends on what other elements are included in its composition. The most common options are:

White: It is the most popular gold alloy used in jewelry. To achieve a white color, gold is mixed with metals such as palladium or nickel.

However, the addition of white metals is not enough to achieve a perfect white color, and the resulting alloy still looks a little yellowish. This is why it is coated with rhodium, which actually gives the jewelry its color and shine.

Pink: This type owes its color to the copper that is added to the alloy. The more copper, the more pronounced the pink tint becomes.

Alloys with a high copper content have an intense reddish tint and are therefore also known as "red gold".

Pink varieties, which contain less copper, have a weaker color; for this reason they are called "rose gold".

Black: Gold alloy can be turned black using several methods. One is to simply coat the surface of the item with a black compound (such as black rhodium).

Another option is to treat the surface of the product with certain chemicals so that it changes color. It is also possible to change the color of a gold alloy containing cobalt, copper, titanium or iron, causing its surface to oxidize with heat.

Green: This type is made by mixing gold with silver (and less commonly, cadmium). Green is generally not very intense, and the green gold jewelry itself looks more like yellow with a greenish tint.

Gray: The gray color of this type is achieved by the addition of copper, silver and manganese.

Purple: The purple color is achieved by mixing aluminum and pure gold together. Purple gold jewelry, however, is not very durable and can break easily because the composition is relatively fragile.

Blue: One way to get blue is to mix indium with pure gold. Like purple, the resulting blue gold composition is fragile.

An alternative way to obtain a blue tint is to mix the gold metal with iron or rhodium and heat the resulting composition so that the mixture oxidizes and forms a blue layer.

Rose gold is a type of colored gold that has a characteristic pinkish tint. This metal has become a popular choice for fine jewelry making. In fact, it is an alloy of pure gold and copper.

Typically, the higher the copper content, the more intense the color will be - from pink to red.

These are different color options. Red products contain a higher percentage of copper, which means that the alloy will have exactly red color.

Pink contains less copper impurity, which makes its shade more subtle.

The composition is considered in the same way as the composition of ordinary yellow.

Regardless of the color of the alloy, the term "carat" has the same meaning: the amount of gold in a piece in proportion to other metals.

For example, a 14-karat yellow gold piece and a 14-karat pink piece have the same clarity, i.e. both contain 58.3% pure gold metal (14 parts out of 24).

In general, the lower the carat figure in a piece, the more copper it contains. As a result, low-purity rose gold products will appear almost red, whereas other metals in the alloy will not. Higher purity rose gold will have a more subtle, pink (or even slightly pinkish) color.

Names that have gone out of use.

Russian gold is the name that was given when this alloy gained popularity in Russia (19th century).

Nowadays this name is not widely used, but if you hear the term "Russian gold", it means that it means a common alloy of copper and gold in different proportions.

22K rose gold is sometimes referred to as "crown gold". It contains 91.7% pure, and was previously used to make coins in England.

22 carats is the highest purity of a rose gold alloy. The next level is 24 carats, this is the classification of pure gold that does not contain any impurities for coloring.

Some people use the term “pure rose gold”. However, in reality, it cannot be pure, since it is originally a composition containing other metals.

In fact, the higher the percentage of gold in the alloy, the less bright the color will be, because the copper content will be correspondingly lower.

What do you need to know before purchasing rose gold?

When choosing jewelry made of rose gold, you need to pay attention to the fineness.

As already mentioned, the higher it is, the greater the gold content in the alloy, which means the higher the price of the product from this point of view.

However, products containing a higher percentage of precious metal are softer. Therefore, pink gold with a lower fineness is harder and more reliable.

On the other hand, products that are pale pink in color, which means with a higher carat content, are recommended to be worn not too often.

Rose gold is especially popular among young people. But a few centuries ago he was considered defective. Why is there a sudden interest in this gold, what it is, let us consider in detail.

What kind of gold got a pink tint

An unusual tint is achieved by adding silver, copper to the gold composition. Due to the fact that the concentration of copper impurities is much higher than silver, pink gold is formed. Color saturation is controlled by the amount of copper added. The more it is, the more reddish you get.

Rose gold of extraordinary beauty and luxury items with it look feminine, romantic, equally suitable for beautiful ladies of any age. Gems framed by this gold , acquire a deep, rich color. Pink metal makes diamonds look cleaner, visually enhancing their brilliance.

The difference between rose gold and white, yellow

It turns out that the difference is not only in the color palette. There are no additives in yellow gold, so the color always remains the same. But the absence of impurities also affects negatively. Traditional gold is fragile and prone to deformation. Products with it cannot keep their shape for a long time, they gradually lose their presentable appearance. For this purpose, rose gold was developed, where silver and copper are present, which help the jewelry to maintain its original appearance.

White gold contains palladium, platinum. Like the pink counterpart , it contains impurities, so products with it are wear-resistant. Plus, the metal shimmers beautifully and goes well with any kind of jewelry.

Which color is best?

It is difficult to answer this question unequivocally. It all depends on the preferences of the person. Someone is more fond of classic rings made of traditional yellow gold. Some want to emphasize their high status with accessories made of white metal inlaid with expensive stones.

Rose gold, especially 585 assay value, is more often chosen by those who like its attractive color, affordable price and high quality. Jewelry in this design is also preferred by girls who cannot stand commonplaces. They are happy to wear jewelry with unusual gold, emphasizing their individuality favorably.

For those who cannot decide on their preferences regarding the color of gold, jewelers have developed jewelry, which brings together 3 main color palettes of the alloy.

Samples

The proportion of silver and copper in the pink precious metal depends on its fineness:

• 75% gold, 15% copper, 10% silver - 750 stamp;
• 58.5% gold, 32.5% copper, 9% silver - such an alloy of metals is typical for the 585 standard;
• 37.5% gold, 37.5% copper, 25% silver - 375 standard.

Hence it follows that the 750 pink alloy mark indicates that there is at least 75% gold in it. It is used to produce expensive jewelry. They turn out to be bright yellow, but have a pink tint. Their price tag is the most impressive. However, it is believed that high-grade alloy products are softer, so they are not recommended for those who plan to wear gold often.

Bijouterie, for the creation of which was used low-grade 375 gold marking, is always dark pink and is not particularly in demand. Its cost is insignificant, but the quality leaves much to be desired. Such pink metal fades quickly, wasting its appeal.

Gold jewelry 585: soft pink. This composition of the gold alloy is considered the most optimal. Metal 585, made from it, has increased strength, wear resistance. Plus, with the right treatment, rose gold won't tarnish over the years.

The cost

It is two times lower than yellow, where there is nothing but gold. Therefore, today it is considered more affordable and popular. The acceptable price tag for pink jewelry is due to the presence of impurities, the cost of which is much cheaper. But foreign alloys in white metal, on the contrary, make it the most expensive. Palladium and platinum, with whose help a noble light shade is provided, significantly increase the cost of this gold, because they themselves have high quotations.

The cost of pink products can also vary significantly. Its dependence on:

• Alloy composition. Precious metal 750 marking pink color, will cost much more than a similar version of 585 assay value, since there is less gold in the latter;
• Complexity, unusualness, originality of the bends of the decoration;
• The quantity, quality of precious stones;
• Weights.

All this affects the final price tag of a gold pink product and at the same time gives the client an opportunity to find a suitable gold jewelry in an interesting color scheme, having given as much money for it as he can afford to spend.

Do pink alloy products need care

Such a decoration, like any other, must be treated with care, protected from negative factors. Earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets will retain their original appearance for a long time if:

• Protect them from mechanical stress. The higher the grade of the product, the easier it is to deform. Therefore, high-grade rose gold should not be thrown, exposed to contact with hard surfaces;
• Protect them from interaction with acids, mercury. They can react with them, which will lead to noticeable damage to the jewelry;
• Don't boil them. You can wash rose gold using warm water. You can add to it at choice: dishwashing detergent, shampoo, liquid soap;
• Timely remove dirt with a soft brush that will not leave scratches. First of all, it concerns the vulnerable gold surface of luxury items. You can use a special jewelry cleaning paste or make a suitable composition yourself by mixing petroleum jelly, water, toothpaste, and crushed chalk in equal amounts. The finished product is applied to rose gold. After 15 minutes, gently rub with a brush, rinse with water;
• Take them off before any homework, applying cosmetics, medical products;
• Protect from exposure to sunlight, store in a closed box with soft inner walls.

As you can see, it is not difficult to care for such gold. Therefore, you can safely purchase the products you like, and every day be surprised at their incredible pink shine.