Surely not everyone knows what lemon gold is. Let's see what impurities are used in such an alloy as it can be sampled. And recommendations for selection and care will help for many years not to worry that your favorite jewelry will fade.
What it is?
Lemon gold initially gained its popularity in Europe and the USA. On the territory of Russia and the CIS, jewelry with a red tint was previously more valued. Now gold of a noble yellow tone is becoming more and more popular with us.
Such an alloy is a quality product that combines beauty and nobility.
Gold lemon shade called electrum. In the manufacture of jewelry, an alloy is used, which is obtained industrially. Lemon gold has virtually the same characteristics as a traditional alloy. The metal is resistant to oxidation, ductile and can be processed well.
This alloy is used in the jewelry industry. The production of such gold does not have any restrictions. It is quite solid, which allows you to make precious jewelry from it, designed for everyday wear. Products from this material are also made very unusual for special occasions.
Earrings, rings and pendants look like yellow gold items, their color is a couple of shades lighter. Lemon gold contains copper and silver as a ligature, their ratio in the final alloy is almost the same.
Thanks to these metals, gold gets its light shade.
Samples
Solid gold jewelry is not sold in stores. In each alloy, gold is combined with other metals. This is done so that gold is practical, does not lose shape and remains strong. To determine the proportion of pure gold in the purchased jewelry, an imprint of the mark is located on its inner side, it is called a breakdown. Sometimes the decoration may indicate the percentage of the sample.
Lemon gold has several shades. This is affected by the amount and percentage of impurities that make up the product. A reputable jewelry salon provides information about the alloy, its characteristics and sample, which allows you to verify the authenticity of the product.
- 375th test. This alloy is considered to be the most base and least purchased on the Russian market. The appearance of jewelry made from the metal of this sample, in comparison with others, seems more lackluster. This feeling is created because this gold has the smallest percentage of precious metal in the composition - 37.5%.
- The 585th test is most in demand. An alloy in which 58.5% of gold, and the remaining metals account for 41.5%. Depending on the amount and type of metals added, gold gets different shades. Lemon gold reaches its light color due to the greater presence of silver, it suppresses the red color that appears from copper. In the lemon alloy, 58.5% gold, 29-30% silver and not more than 13% copper. Gold of the 585th test does not fade over time, even if you wear it every day.
- 750th test. This gold alloy is considered the most prestigious and expensive. Many people mistakenly believe that this particular test is lemon gold. However, it is not. These two alloys have a similar appearance, but a completely different composition. Jewelers claim that lemon gold is not the 750th test. Accessories are obtained in a different shade.
Where is it used?
Original jewelry is a way to show individuality. Today, virtually any jewelry can be found from this gold - from earrings and chains to body crosses and cufflinks. Lemon gold earrings and pendants will give their owner an even more feminine look and will attract additional attention to her.
In Europe, jewelry made of this material is considered a good gift, and wedding rings are very popular, as they are a symbol of sincere love for each other. A light yellow hue is associated with a source of life and warmth.
Products made of this material do not like “competition”; next to them, jewelry made of other metals look unaesthetic.
Choosing a jewelry for yourself, it is worth remembering this and buying a set of earrings and a chain with a pendant or taking yourself an independent jewelry, such as a brooch or a ring. It will be possible to emphasize the elegance of jewelry with the help of precious and semiprecious stones. Lemon metal goes well with these:
- ruby;
- diamond;
- emerald;
- Garnet;
- pearls;
- topaz;
- quartz;
- chrysolite.
Their union is especially harmonious if the color scheme is correctly selected. Zirconia and zircon are also used as a complement to jewelry, but they are used with caution. Many distinguish diamonds among stones, and this is no coincidence. They perfectly complement lemon gold, and in this combination it becomes even more sophisticated and elegant.
Speaking of fashion trends, stylists do not recommend wearing lemon gold to dresses of yellow and pink shades. Jewelry made of this metal will be well combined with images in red and black colors. Such accessories will emphasize both office dresses and evening dresses.
Another advantage of jewelry is that they are equally suitable for both girls and ladies in age.
It is worth noting that as a decoration, lemon gold is better suited to the female half, and there are few male products on the market.
When purchasing a jewelry item, I don’t want to make a mistake and get a fake instead of high-quality jewelry. It is important to purchase gold in jewelry stores and avoid flaws in jewelry. It is worth examining the tag on which such information is indicated:
- mass of jewelry;
- try;
- manufacturer;
- the cost of 1 gram.
Storage and Care Tips
Gold items are quite unpretentious, not susceptible to oxidation and do not require special care. But the simple rules for keeping them neat are still worth observing. Thanks to them, the decoration will retain its luster and appearance for longer. Gold can be cleaned of dust and fine impurities using soap or dishwashing liquid. In warm water, add a couple of drops of a cleaning solution and place the decoration in a glass for a couple of minutes. After that, the gold needs to be wiped dry with a soft cloth.
If the jewelry begins to lose its luster, then it must be rubbed with a soft cloth. Gold rings begin to lose their smoothness over time. To avoid this, in a glass of warm water, dissolve one tablespoon of sugar and leave the decoration overnight. Rinse it in the morning and wipe it dry. Due to this, the lost smoothness of the surface will return.
In any jewelry workshop there is a professional machine that performs cleaning of any jewelry. Jewelry stores also sell special cleaning and polishing fluids. It is impossible to choose aggressive chemicals for cleaning yourself. Otherwise, the product may be damaged to such a state that it cannot be restored.
It is necessary to store products in dark and dry places, preferably avoiding contact with other jewelry.
Many jewelry is sold in special cases or boxes, which are not only a beautiful gift wrap, but also an ideal place to store.
Despite the fact that gold – Strong material and it’s hard to bend or break, it is still worth treating it carefully, do not throw or drop it. To extend the life of gold jewelry, it is worth removing them before cleaning, visiting the pool, gym, sauna and bath. This is necessary in order to avoid interaction with aggressive substances, which can subsequently cause oxidation.
Browse the lemon gold ring in the video below.
