Rose gold: the history of creating the color of the metal, 3 samples and properties of the alloy, how it differs from yellow, cost per 1 gram of metal

The history of the creation of the pink alloy: from marriage to precious Faberge eggs

The world learned what rose gold is several centuries ago. But then experiments with components, as a result of which such a shade appeared, were considered a mistake. This means that items made from such a precious metal were considered defective, which instantly devalued them.

This is due to the fact that the ancient population recognized the existence of only yellow and red precious metals. If the recipe was not followed, the alloy received an intermediate color. The first coins of the Roman Empire were not golden yellow, but red. Moreover, this tone was the result of using a large number of different additives.

Rose gold ring with diamond
It was only later, with the rapid development of jewelry, that mother-of-pearl metal began to mean something. When it became difficult to surprise buyers with a golden shell, craftsmen began to use an unusual color.

Medieval Europe used it to make jewelry intended for members of the royal nobility. Under Henry VIII, the population first learned about the 22-carat red precious metal.

Since the mid-18th century, it has become fashionable to wear jewelry made from alloys of different colors: yellow, white, pink, green. The famous jeweler Jean Ducrolet was the first among those who used a combination of these metals in the manufacture of jewelry.

Reviews

Anna: “For my birthday, the guy gave me a set of pendant, earrings and ring. All in rose gold. Looks great. At the same time rich, tender, and elegant. I wear it with an evening dress and feel like a princess.”

Katerina: “I really liked my friend’s rose gold ring, I wanted the same one for myself. But I was stupid - I bought the cheapest one, 375 samples. As a result, after just six months there are a lot of scratches and several chips.”

Galina: “In practice, in Moscow, I bought a small pendant as a gift for my sister. She is still delighted and almost never parted with the gift. What’s especially pleasing is that the color of the surface does not fade at all.”

Rose gold: what is this alloy, properties and fineness

Gold, silver and copper in the alloy form rose gold, the richness of the tone of which depends on the proportion of copper in the composition of the alloy. The color of the product can vary from slightly noticeable pinkish to deep red.

Essentially, pink metal has the same properties as yellow metal, but there are some differences. The composition is characterized by increased plasticity, which allows it to be used to create hand-made openwork jewelry with complex weaving. This property helps to quickly give the alloy the desired shape and an elegant appearance to the product without unnecessary difficulties.

Durability level

The high ductility of the metal does not allow it to have increased strength. Unusual decorations delight with interesting shapes, but are too susceptible to damage. What makes the product especially fragile is the presence of pure precious metal in large quantities, which is typical for high-grade alloys. It can burst even with a slight impact.

Rose gold is an alloy based on yellow precious metal and ligature

All shades of pink

If the alloy contains a sufficient amount of copper, its color acquires a delicate tint. The larger its share, the more saturated the shade. The precious metal can be: soft pinkish, peach, reddish, rarely orange.

Compositions of three samples

Regardless of the sample, the formula of the precious metal includes the same components in the composition. The ligature differs only in the ratio of components, and the sample differs in how much gold is contained in the alloy:

• 750 – aurum – 750 gr., copper – 150 gr., silver – 100 gr.;
• 585 – aurum – 585 gr., copper – 325 gr., silver – 90 gr.
• 375 – aurum – 375 gr., copper – 375 gr., silver – 250 gr.

How to dye your hair golden pink: dyeing technique

Rose gold is a fairly light shade, so it will be easiest for blondes to achieve it - you just need to tint your hair to the desired nuance. But the rest will have to resort to bleaching . By the way, it is not necessary to dye your entire hair in Rose Gold. This range also looks great in various complex highlights, such as balayage or shatush.

For blonde hair

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For natural and dyed blondes, simply dye your hair with a tinting dye to get a golden-pink hue. Tone on tone or complex technique? Now stylists are more inclined towards the latter, but tomorrow everything can change!

For dark hair

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Even dark rose gold will not be noticeable on brown and black strands, so their owners will have to bleach, and the stronger the lighter shade of Rose Gold that they want to see on their hair. But the aggressive procedure will only affect the ends: for brown-haired and brunette women, rose gold is preferable as a component of shatush or balayage. And these techniques, in turn, love relaxed curls, sun and wind in their hair...

For red hair

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Red hair will also require lightening before dyeing it rose gold. However, not as strong as the dark ones. It is worth considering that on a red base, only the warmest shades of golden-pink in straight and ombre coloring will be especially good.

For brown hair

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On light brown hair, you can achieve pink color with a classic permanent dye (which lightens the tone up to three levels). Owners of dark shades of light brown will most likely have to lighten their hair. Any shade of rose gold will harmoniously fit into a light brown background in the form of a very thin extension to the lighter ends.

Chemical method for obtaining precious metal

To obtain an unusual alloy, an exclusively chemical method is used. The basis of the mixture is aurum 999 in a certain percentage. Additional components are copper and pure silver.

The most popular compounds are the following:

• Gold 75%, silver 12.5%, copper 12.5%;
• Gold 58.5%, silver 9%, copper 32.55%.

Such compositions belong to easily deformable, plastic materials. Depending on the amount of silver, the color of the products can be designated as “rose” or “pink”.

Rose gold alloy

How to care?

Gold is not called a precious metal for nothing. It does not react with other chemicals, acids and bases. However, since rose gold is an alloy, it must be protected from exposure to various household chemicals, acids or alkalis. In addition, due to harsh mechanical impact, scratches, dents and roughness may appear. Therefore, careful handling and care of jewelry is recommended.

There is a special paste for cleaning the surfaces of jewelry made of precious metals. The product can be purchased in stores and jewelry workshops.

If polish is not available, you can wash your jewelry with warm soapy water using a soft toothbrush or a special brush.

Then polish the jewelry with a soft cloth. However, under no circumstances should you use hard abrasive materials.

Benefits of Rose Gold

There are several advantages, focusing on the composition of the ligature:

• large selection of colors;
• plasticity of metal;
• low cost;
• possibility of using different gemstones.

Plasticity and production of aerial designs

The main thing that makes pinkish metal superior to the usual yellow one is its increased ductility. This property allows you to make unusual, complex jewelry from it, which helps you look even more impressive.

Relatively low cost

The affordable price of the products also attracts attention. This is due to the limited number of components and the low content of noble metals in the composition. What makes it stand out among platinum jewelry or items made of white or yellow gold.

Compatibility with any stones and styles

The pinkish color gives the jewelry a delicate, vintage appearance. In addition, the alloy is easily combined with various precious stones. A different range of colors allows you to choose jewelry based on your skin color type. Each girl will be able to choose a tone that perfectly matches her skin tone.

Since mother-of-pearl precious metal is quite bright in itself, it is most often inlaid with translucent stones. Products with pearls are often found, since their color emphasizes the characteristics of the metal. You can also use the following warm-toned stones:

• diamond;
• hyacinth;
• pomegranate;
• emerald;
• sapphire;
• ruby;
• chrysolite;
• spinel.

Rhodium plated

Most white gold jewelry offered today is rhodium plated. If the jewelry is perfectly white, without any traces of yellowing, then most likely we are dealing with rhodium plating .

Rhodium is a white platinum group metal that is used as a plating in jewelry. In addition to the vibrant color it imparts to the jewelry, rhodium plating also imparts hardness and durability to the jewelry.

Gold is a soft metal, so a layer of rhodium provides additional protection. Since rhodium is an expensive metal, white gold jewelry is also more expensive than yellow gold jewelry.

Disadvantages of the alloy

Like any metal, mother-of-pearl metal is imperfect, which means it has certain disadvantages associated with the components of the alloy and their properties:

• the alloy contains a lot of copper, which complicates the repair of products. When restoring jewelry, joints may turn black or change structure;
• the ligature is more susceptible to chemical attack;
• may become deformed when exposed to high household temperatures.

general characteristics

Rose gold is often confused with red gold, but in reality these two metals have different alloy contents. Variation of the components in the composition of the precious metal determines the saturation and shade of the final color. For example, yellow and red metals differ in the quantitative content of copper, which changes due to silver. Unlike white gold, pink ligatures reduce the price of the precious metal.

Rose gold is considered universal. Jewelry made from it is suitable for people of all ages; it shimmers beautifully in the sun. This gold is sophisticated and goes well with many precious and semi-precious inserts. In addition, it suits any style of clothing and occasion.

At the same time, the stones look brighter against its background. It is chosen by leading jewelry houses for fashion shows. It makes unique decorations for weddings. Moreover, the size and shape of the products directly depend on the sample. For example, larger jewelry is made from low-quality materials. However, during use, such alloys quickly oxidize and lose their aesthetic appearance.

But analogs that are an order of magnitude higher have better properties and have a pleasant pearlescent glow. Jewelry alloys of this type are malleable in processing, but not too soft.

Cost of 1 gram of rose gold of different samples

It is worth noting that initially the cost is based on the rate of pure precious metals established by the Central Bank. It is determined by the fixing of precious metals prices on the London Stock Exchange.

Today, 1 gram of 999 gold varies within 4,500 rubles.

You can calculate the cost of a gram of 585 sample using the following formula: 4500*585/1000 = 2633 rubles.

Ring with stones
A pawn shop and a jewelry store value the precious metal differently. The market price of jewelry depends on the following factors:

• try;
• weight;
• whether inlay with expensive stones was used;
• uniqueness, product brand;
• demand for gold;
• manufacturer's markup;
• transport and other expenses.

Temporary paint

For those who do not want to dye their hair with permanent dyes, manufacturers have released a number of products that will temporarily give the desired shade:

• Mousse, foam, tonic. Products that have a light and delicate texture and take care of your hair in the process. Apply to damp strands, distribute evenly and wait for time according to instructions. Durability ranges from 2 weeks to 1.5 months (depending on the hair structure and the specific product).

Popular: Tonic, Schwarzkopf Professional Toning Mousse.

• Direct action pigments. Lasts slightly longer than mousse or toner. They have a more pronounced and bright shade compared to them. Apply to dry hair and wait for a period of time according to the instructions.

Popular: Schwarzkopf Professional igora Color Worx Pink, Constant Delight, Subrina Professional Mad Touch (Manic Pink).

• Powder (crayons) . A product that colors curls before the first wash. Instructions: clamp the hair at the roots inside the powder compact and stretch along the entire length of the strand.

Popular: Hot Huez.

What is the difference between yellow and white gold: which gold is more expensive

It is quite simple to answer the question of how rose gold differs from yellow gold, because their main difference is color. Yellow, white and rose gold have almost identical compositions, the only thing is that different proportions of impurities are used.

The alloys of these alloys include silver and copper. But ordinary gold contains most of the noble metals, which gives it strength. Sometimes silver is mixed or even replaced with palladium, which significantly increases the cost. The pink alloy is characterized by a predominance of copper, which allows you to obtain a delicate shade.

Due to the use of more precious metals in the form of silver, platinum or palladium, traditional yellow and white gold have a high value. The more copper in the alloy, the more the cost of products decreases.

Caring for colored hair

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Rose gold is a tricky color. He tries to quickly leave the hair, washing out to a pale pink. To enjoy a shade with the right golden nuance for as long as possible, you need to make significant efforts: protect your hair from the sun and high temperatures, alternate washing with dry shampoos and, of course, include products for colored strands in the “diet” of your hair.

Shampoo

• Biolage Colorlast does not contain parabens and cleanses colored hair as gently as possible, maintaining the depth and brightness of the color of the strands for up to nine weeks.

Shampoo-bath Chromatique, Kérastase

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• Even the name of this product (bath shampoo!) from the Kérastase Chromatique
  makes you want to use it urgently. Color-treated hair will thank you for it: the shampoo helps maintain color vibrancy for up to 40 days and prevents pollutants from settling on the hair, helping to extend the intervals between hair washes.

Air conditioner

• If you choose a wash-off treatment, then let it be as technologically advanced as possible.
  Redken
  Color Extend Magnetics
  perfectly protects the most complex hair color experiments thanks to its exclusive RCT protein complex .
• Also, instead of regular conditioner, you can use Vitamino Color
  from the
  L'Oréal Professionnel
  for colored hair. It literally seals the hair scales, enhancing shine and keeping the color in its original form.

Mask

• Color Obsessed
  mask from
  Matrix
  is ​​aimed not only at preserving hair color (it does this very well). Dyed strands are often bleached and need nourishment and strengthening. This mask moisturizes porous hair, making it stronger and stronger.
• Deep Treatment Colorlast
  concentrate mask from
  Biolage
  is maximally saturated with useful ingredients: orchid and apricot seed extracts, moisturizing agents - and all this in high concentration. The product not only adds shine, but also detangles hair, making it manageable, and has a cumulative effect.

Leave-in care

• 
  Redken
  
  's Diamond Oil Glow Dry protects hair from high temperatures and makes styling easier with special moisture-absorbing ingredients that seriously reduce hair drying time. The oil is ultra-light, does not weigh down the hair, while giving it a multi-faceted shine. And the diamond bottle will decorate your bathroom.
• Keep Me Vivid cream
  from
  Matrix
  is ​​a product that is applied to damp hair before styling and protects it from the effects of heat tools, as well as from ultraviolet radiation (another enemy of colored hair). But the function of the cream is not only protection. It was created specifically for complex dyeing and capricious shades, and its main task is to extend the life of the color up to 65 days.
• 
  Redken
  
  's One United Elixir spray lotion is the brand's bestseller, and this is not surprising: a small bottle contains as many as 25 multi-directional functions. The spray will protect from high temperatures and make combing easier, moisturize and soften the hair. “Perfect care. What I’ve been looking for for so long,” is the average review of this product.

Popular rose gold jewelry

Modern jewelry houses are increasingly trying to surprise and seduce customers with unusual jewelry. Each of them produces entire series of products from different precious metals.

Thus, there are lines of unusual jewelry made from mother-of-pearl precious metals, which appear more often with the arrival of spring. The pink tone is considered gentle, romantic, which emphasizes the natural beauty of the fair half of humanity.

Rose gold jewelry
This alloy is used to make wedding rings, wristwatches, bracelets, earrings, and unusually shaped pendants. The softness of the alloy allows craftsmen to experiment with the shape of jewelry, combine several different alloys in one product, create unusual weaving, and make interesting patterns.

The cost of such products can vary greatly depending on the manufacturer’s brand, the sample of the product, the complexity of the work, and the presence of an insert of precious stones. It is worth remembering that jewelry from famous brands always has a high cost. This means that the choice of jewelry directly depends on the buyer’s preferences and financial capabilities.

Tips for choosing

Before you buy the rose gold jewelry you like, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with a few simple recommendations:

Expert opinion

Vsevolod Kozlovsky

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

Be sure to look at the stamp - the higher the sample number, the more pure Au the product contains.

For everyday wear, 585-carat jewelry is recommended, which combines low price and sufficient strength, and for special occasions you can buy a set with a higher aurum content.

Rose gold has many shades, so when purchasing, you should try on several different products to choose the most suitable color scheme.

A modern combination of these metals in one product

Today, jewelry stores offer customers a huge selection of jewelry in different colors to suit every taste. But the most popular are products that combine several different types of gold. Of course, such items do not always look harmonious with other jewelry items, but with the right selection of colors they can become a special accessory.

The combination of several types of precious metals has recently become a fashion trend, which helps to look at such unusual jewelry differently. Such expensive jewelry suits girls of different age groups and emphasizes femininity and individuality. They look quite unusual and elegant.

Jewelry trends

Which of the three gold colors can be combined?

More recently, stylists were extremely categorical: wearing metals of different colors was bad manners. But the world is changing, changing jewelry etiquette: today it is not only possible, but also necessary to combine metals of different colors. The only condition is to combine in one image only their noble representatives (gold of all shades, platinum and silver), without diluting it with costume jewelry, even the most expensive. It will be noticeable!

How you can combine gold of different colors:

• several chains of different lengths made of metals of different shades;
• several multi-colored rings;
• earrings of different colors (if there are several of them in your ear);
• combination of several types of gold in one piece of jewelry.

The last option can be an excellent adapter. For example, if your finger is decorated with a multi-textured multi-colored ring, you can complement it with both white and red gold jewelry. The main thing is that they are in the same style. It is wrong to combine jewelry of different colors in different zones, that is, for example, red alloy earrings with a white metal bracelet - there must be a transition. To make this set match, you can add a red one to the white bracelet.

Jeweler's recommendations for choosing rose gold

Molokanov N.M.

Jeweler, 26 years of experience in jewelry production.

It is best to choose jewelry in jewelry stores, where you can check the availability of documentation. In this case, the likelihood of buying expensive jewelry is many times higher. If necessary, you can always turn to professionals who are ready to help in choosing original jewelry. Immediately before purchasing, it is important to determine which shade of pink precious metal you like best. The jewelry is worth trying on, because there are many shades designed for different skin color types. You also need to remember about the softness of the alloy. If the jewelry is intended for daily wear, it is better to choose the optimal 585 standard. The advantages of such products are the combination of “affordable cost and high strength.” If the jewelry is “holiday”, then you can take a closer look at jewelry with a higher content of pure precious metal.

Application and properties of metal

The precious metal is used in industry, dentistry, and jewelry. Gold in its pure form has the properties of ductility, softness, malleability, high electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity.

Its characteristic feature is that it does not react with the environment and easily combines with other metals (alloy) due to its high density.

These qualities have made it the leading and most desirable metal in the world. But for the jewelry industry, working with pure gold is rare. Gold is not used by jewelers in its pure form, but rather as an alloy with other metals.

Section question - answer

What is the composition of rose gold?

Expert opinion

Andrey Seleznev

Chemist-technologist, Volgograd

Mother-of-pearl alloy, like regular yellow alloy, contains pure gold. The main impurities are silver and copper. Sometimes nickel and zinc can be used to reduce the cost of jewelry.

How is rose gold different from regular gold?

Expert opinion

Grishanov Mikhail Petrovich

Jeweler, director of the Grishanov and Co. workshop

Shade is practically the only way that a colored alloy differs from a regular one. The tone of the precious metal is influenced by the amount of copper in the composition, and therefore is reflected in its value. The alloy is also more suitable for the manufacture of thin, complex elements.

What does rose gold look like?

Expert opinion

Pribrezhny Gennady Valentinovich

Jeweler 6th category

The colored precious metal looks exquisite, although it can have a different appearance and even differ in shades. The only thing that is known for sure is that this composition is used only for the manufacture of unusual, delicate precious jewelry.

Rose gold and yellow gold, which is better and different?

Expert opinion

Andrey Seleznev

Chemist-technologist, Volgograd

The color of rose gold is the main thing that distinguishes it from other precious metals. There is also a noticeable difference between the cost of jewelry. In the case of yellow precious metal, silver, which is a noble metal, is used for the ligature. Paldium may sometimes be used. The non-ferrous alloy contains more copper, which makes it more affordable. Therefore, it is difficult to say which composition is better. Most often, the buyer makes his choice based on personal preferences and financial capabilities.

Recommendations for care, cleaning and storage

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

The ligature does not protect the alloy from mechanical stress. When wearing, you must be careful not to hit the metal or scratch it. If there is a strong external load, the product can also be dented, as a result of which it will also lose its attractiveness.

It is recommended to use a soap solution to clean the surface. The water should be warm. Under no circumstances should pink alloys be boiled. Heavy stains can be removed with a cloth or a brush with soft bristles.

Quality assessment upon purchase

When purchasing jewelry, you need to pay attention to some points that indicate its quality. First of all, pay attention to its sample. It is important that the numbers on the tag and on the product itself match. Reputable jewelry manufacturers put their trademark or logo on them. This can be an indirect confirmation of high quality and authenticity.

Next, you should study the following indicators:

1. Information on the tag: it should contain information about the sample, weight, chemical composition, manufacturer and cost.
2. Appearance of decoration. All fastenings and soldering points must look neat and of high quality. A good product has no unevenness or visible defects.

The manufacturer is of great importance. Today, Italian-made jewelry is becoming increasingly popular. It is not worth buying products from Turkey - the composition of the ligatures in them leaves much to be desired. Very often, only the clasp with a sample is made of high-quality material, and the entire product contains a large amount of copper. With constant wear, it will quickly come to the surface.

In general, which gold is better - red, white or yellow - depends on the purpose for which the jewelry is purchased and on the financial capabilities of the buyer.

Yellow gold

The yellow gold ligature consists of 585 or 750 parts of gold. The remaining parts are filled with copper and silver. Moreover, the amount of silver should significantly prevail over copper, muting its red tint. The price of yellow gold per gram reaches 3,000 rubles. When deciding which gold is better: red or yellow, you need to pay attention to the sample.

Advantages in comparison with gold alloys of pink and white shades:

• the color of natural, naturally occurring gold;
• does not lose shine;
• Pairs perfectly with certain jewel tones.

Features of Yellow Metal:

• subject to deformation;
• Scratches appear on jewelry.

Lemon yellow gold has a lower percentage of gold in its composition, so it is more durable. It costs less than metal with a sunny golden hue. Therefore, lemon gold jewelry is in great demand.

Price

It is two times lower than yellow, where there is nothing but gold. Therefore, today it is considered more accessible and popular. The acceptable price tag of pink jewelry is explained by 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, which provide a noble light shade, significantly increase the cost of this gold, because they themselves have high prices.

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

• Alloy composition. Precious metal 750 marked pink, will cost much more than a similar version of 585, since there is less gold in the latter;
• Complexity, unusualness, originality of the curves of the decoration;
• Quantities, quality of precious stones;
• Weights.

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

Sample scale

The metric hallmarks for rose gold are 375, 585 and 750. Testing of products depends on the content of the following proportions in the alloy: