Rose Gold

Introduction to Rose Gold

Rose gold is made when copper is alloyed with yellow gold so that a delightful rosy red tint appears in the finished gold. Called rose, red or pink gold this is a popular and fashionable gold colour.

Uses for Rose Gold

With all the same properties and values as yellow gold, rose gold is ideal for any kind of jewellery, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings. The use of rose gold in the manufacture of watches for both ladies and men, is extremely fashionable and stylish.

Rose Gold Facts

Gold is usually yellow in colour, but when it is alloyed with another metal, other colours can be achieved. If you alloy copper with gold you will get rose gold.

A Brief History of Rose Gold

Rose gold became fashionable around the turn of the 19ct century. It was particularly popular in Russia at this time. Since then it has been used as a stylish and elegant alternative to yellow gold and white gold. Russian wedding rings are still popular and combine an elegant three interlocked rings of white, yellow and rose gold.

Rose gold has continued to be popular into the modern day and recently it has been very fashionable to use rose gold in the manufacture of watches. Used in the hands, cases and crowns of sports watches, fashion watches and dress watches, rose gold brings an air of elegance to a timepiece.

Hallmarks

As with all precious metals, rose gold jewellery will carry a hallmark declaring its quality and authenticity.

Caring for Rose Gold

Rose gold is easy to look after. At H.Samuel we stock a wide range of easy to use cleaning products that include sprays and wipes. Regular polishing with a soft cloth will keep your gold pristine and store gold jewellery separately from other jewellery to avoid discolouring.

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