Pink gold is not new to the world of jewellery, fashion and design.
However, there may be many things you don’t know about it, such as where it comes from, why it’s popular and what makes it right for you.
The secrets of its composition
A piece of jewellery is usually not made entirely of pure gold but of an alloy. In ten carat yellow and rose gold (which is the lowest purity value allowed in the United States), you will find 41.7% gold and the rest will be a mixture of silver and copper. If the proportion of copper is higher than that of silver, then the gold alloy will take on a pinkish hue. Red gold, which is often confused with rose gold, has an even higher percentage of copper in its alloy than the latter. Despite this high concentration of copper, you don’t have to worry about the value of rose gold. For an equivalent number of carats, the percentage of gold will be invariable from one final grade to another. Furthermore, a higher concentration of copper than silver increases the overall hardness of the alloy.
The birth of a (pink) star
Mankind has known and used gold for more than 40,000 years. However, rose gold in particular does not have the benefit of a long crafting history. Although some rose gold objects appeared early in the development of early civilisations, this unique alloy was only made massively popular internationally in the 19th century by the famous Russian jeweller Pierre-Karl Fabergé. His lavishly decorated creations, such as the famous “Fabergé Eggs”, inspired jewellers throughout Europe and helped democratise the use of rose gold across the globe.
Rose gold has always been seen as a trendy material, especially when compared to the more classic yellow gold. Its shade has satisfied the desire of women to emphasise their femininity while allowing them to denote a certain extravagance. Its popularity has always returned to the top of the podium periodically. For example, the 1940s, which saw the birth of many Hollywood stars, was a decade in which rose gold became most popular with American women. Today, gold in its pink hue is again enjoying a resurgence in popularity due to its romantic tone and its ability to match a wide range of skin tones. However, as is often the case in the fashion world, a trend is always reinvented each time it reappears on the front pages of magazines. Today’s rose gold is therefore a much brighter shade of pink than its previous incarnations, and the jewellery it helps to create is expressed in more minimalist designs that are devoid of busy ornamental motifs.
How to wear rose gold jewellery ?
When you incorporate a piece of rose gold jewellery into your outfit, it is likely to become your favourite accessory. You can decide to match it or to place it as a contrasting element to your different clothing compositions. To match it, we recommend combining it with a white, peachy pink or light pink garment. Stronger colour variants, such as darker pink or purple, are also suitable for harmonising the jewellery with the outfit as a whole. On the other hand, to contrast your rose gold jewellery, we recommend pairing it with dark green, emerald green, brown or black outfits. On the other hand, it would be wise to avoid combinations with yellow, orange or red fabrics in most cases.
Current trends are also more flexible when it comes to combining pieces. Jewellery with simple and delicate designs lends itself perfectly to the compiling exercise. For example, a minimalist chain, a subtle bracelet and a luminous ring, all in rose gold, will complement each other harmoniously on the same outfit.
And how do master jewellers work with the sumptuous magic of rose gold? At the Klenota jewellery studio, they transform this material into modern pieces with simple geometric designs as well as classic jewellery topped with diamonds or other natural gemstones.
Rose gold engagement and wedding rings have become particularly popular. These deserve special mention, as the rose gold used in them has the sumptuous ability to enhance both the coloured gems on top of it and the many shades of skin that exist on earth. Wonderful combinations await you in our collection, such as rose gold combined with morganite, aquamarine, amethyst, emerald and many other stones.
It is particularly easy to fall under the spell of rose gold. If you are considering buying a piece made of this precious metal, then we recommend that you take a look at our extensive collection of rose gold jewellery. All of our designs are handcrafted by the experts at Klenota’s workshop, so you can be sure of the highest quality. What’s more, for every piece of jewellery you buy, you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity to prove the origin and authenticity of your stones. In addition, you will also benefit from a free lifetime maintenance service, as well as a 60-day exchange or return period for any piece purchased from Klenota.
So what are you waiting for to invest in your style ?
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