Rose Gold Introduction
Today rose gold become symbol of luxury, style and elegance because of refined look and unique colour. It’s look beautiful and go with any occasion. It known as red gold or pink gold also but very common name is rose gold. So, what is rose gold and how it’s made? What is process of achieving this magnificent colour in gold. Let’s discusses.
History of Rose gold
Rose gold first used in early 19th century in Russia. That’s why many people call it Russian Gold but there no way confirms it. Russian jeweller Carl Faberge made his famous Faberge Eggs with rose gold. Later rose gold become luxury symbol in United States and mostly used in engagement ring. Cartier play lead role in making rose gold famous. They design many jewelleries line around rose gold. Their famous piece “Trinity Ring” was worn by famous Jean Cocteau (French Artist). This day’s people find rose gold is very subtle and romantic colour.
Rose Gold Composition
Rose is an alloy of gold, copper and silver. The colour of rose gold depend on amount of copper used in. From soft pink to deep red tone thank to copper content. 18k rose gold jewellery metal ratio is about 21%-22% Copper, 75% gold and rest is silver as per colour tone requirement. As per example 14k rose gold more pinkish than 18k rose gold.
Rose Gold easy to match
Rose gold match with any other jewellery easily. If willing to mix and match with your other yellow gold jewellery for your occasion it will look rich and elegant. Its pair with any other gold, silver or fashion jewellery. It’s look very attractive with diamond of add with white gold band.
Rose gold technical issue
Despite rose gold is look very beautiful it is difficult to make jewellery out of it. By nature, it is very hard and brittle metal. Many time it breaks during making process. Also, jewellers cannot use sulfuric acid or other hard acid to wash it because it contains 21%-22% copper.
Special Alloy for Rose Gold Jewellery
Many alloy companies introduce ready to use rose gold alloy for jewellery industries. It’s composition of right amount of copper, silver and deoxidiser. This alloy help jewellers to make rose gold jewellery easily. This alloy used for both casting jewellery and handmade jewellery. It helps to manage melting losses and acid losses. Also give nice colour, smooth surface and deoxidiser slow tarnishing process.
