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Rose Gold
Rose Gold, sometimes referred to as pink or red gold (depending on the shade's intensity), is a warm mix between traditional yellow gold alloyed with copper.
Rose Gold has experienced popularity spikes throughout modern history. First seen in Russia at the beginning of the nineteenth century and then again became fashionable during the Mid-Victorian era. But it is probably most associated with the late 1920s after French Jeweller Cartier released a signature piece of jewellery called the Trinity Band. This ring consisted of three entwined smaller bands: one Rose, one White and one Yellow Gold. Rose Gold has seen a more recent resurgence as fashion and celebrity culture embrace the lovely warm tones.
The purity of gold is measured in karatage, with 24 karats signalling 100% pure gold. Although 24-karat gold is a popular jewellery metal in other parts of the world, in Europe and the West it’s considered too soft. Instead, we use gold alloys, meaning gold that has been strengthened with other metals such as silver, copper, nickel and zinc. The warm rose tones of Rose Gold are created by adding copper to pure gold.
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- Warm rich colour
- Dense and malleable
- Doesn't rust, tarnish or corrode
- The modern choice for wedding rings
- ££ - Usually, about 30% less expensive than platinum, although we have recently seen a spike in gold prices
ADVANTAGES OF ROSE GOLD
Gold doesn't rust, tarnish or corrode, and it won’t lose its colour over time. It’s prized for its lasting beauty that improves with age.
Gold is much more malleable than platinum, so it’s easier to work into delicate, intricate designs.
Gold jewellery is always a worthy investment and the price of gold is more stable in times of economic depression than platinum.
DISADVANTAGES OF ROSE GOLD
Gold jewellery can become scratched, especially when worn on a daily basis.
Because nickel may be present in the gold alloy, gold may not be suitable for metal allergy sufferers.
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Here at Quality Diamonds, we love the luscious warmth of rose gold. Its resurgence as the "Millenials" metal of choice has been nothing short of a phenomenon, due to its warm pinkish hue.
We have featured the following collection of 18k rose gold diamond jewellery, which are all available to buy online:
- Rose Gold Engagement Rings
- Rose Gold Wedding Rings
- Rose Gold Diamond Earrings
- Rose Gold Pendants
- Rose Gold Diamond Bracelets
- Rose Gold Diamond Bangles
- Rose Gold Eternity Rings
We also have an additional range of jewellery to choose from, which we can source on request, so feel free to contact us if you can't find what you are looking for.
Of course, we are more than happy to help you design your own bespoke rose gold jewellery. Click here to find out more.
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