Gold, after it is refined, has a yellow color. It is also somewhat soft and needs to be alloyed with other metals to increase its strength for use in jewelry such as chains, bracelets and rings. The metals used to make the alloys have affect the final color of the gold. Most modern gold is alloyed with nickel, silver or rhodium creating hues from bright yellow to white.
Gold jewelry made in the late 19th century and early 20th century was often alloyed with copper. Copper, along with gold, are the only two metal elements that have a color. All other metals have a white to grey hue. Gold alloyed with copper takes on a red hue.
Commonly called “Rose Gold” or “Pink Gold” this gold typically carries a slight pink cast. Rose gold in jewelry will often indicate an antique piece. Rose gold bracelets, necklaces and rings have a warm desirable hue. While there is modern jewelry designs that include rose gold, it is not as common as white or yellow gold.
Jewels on Hampton buys and sells vintage and modern jewelry. Visit us in St. Louis to see beautiful examples of rose gold jewelry, or bring in your jewelry for a review. We offer top dollar for your items and have a continuously changing inventory of unique and beautiful jewelry pieces.
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