Variety of gold colors

Most often, gold items have a rich yellow tint. This color is considered classic for a noble metal. However, modern technology has reached such a level that in stores you can find gold products of green, blue, purple, pink and some other shades.

The hue of a gold product directly depends on the number and percentage of elements that form an alloy with itused to make this or that jewelry. To give gold increased strength, some other metals are added to it - they change its physico-chemical characteristics, and also give a new unusual shade. The classic colors are the following.

• White gold. Jewelry made of white gold has long become a classic of the genre in the jewelry industry, this color is obtained due to the inclusion of palladium, platinum or silver in the alloy. In its physical and technical parameters, white gold is a bit like platinum, but at the same time it is much lower in cost.

• Red and Red. In these alloys, the content of impurities is minimal, therefore it is precisely such gold that is most in demand among jewelry lovers. Copper and pure gold are combined in proportions that fully comply with GOST.

• Yellow. This gold is considered a classic that never goes out of style. In stores, products of this particular color are most often found, and the alloy is characterized by a minimal presence of copper.

• Pink. This gold is especially in demand among lovers of exquisite and unusual jewelry. A delicate shade is preferred by young women, it emphasizes their elegant and slightly touching image, and the addition of various gemstones makes jewelry really expensive.

Non-standard types of colored gold.

• Black. Rings and chains of black gold appeared on the jewelry market relatively recently, but have already managed to win the sympathy of jewelry lovers in various countries of the world. There are different ways to get such an unusual shade of gold. Most often, black rhodium and ruthenium act as additives.

• Green. Products from such an alloy are quite rare; they are most popular among men and women who like to stand out from the crowd. In addition, green gold has a high cost - the price for it is 2 times higher than for products of traditional colors, therefore, such jewelry is not available to everyone. A green shade is given by potassium and nickel additives. From this metal, craftsmen can create the most original jewelry.

• Blue or blue. Such alloys are based on intermetallic compounds. The technology for producing gold alloys of similar shades is rather complicated, therefore blue gold is usually found in small inserts, and not as the main material for decoration. The ligature includes chromium, cobalt or iridium.

• Lemon. A very unusual metal, which is often found in products of European masters. Its cost is relatively low, which does not detract from its exceptional physical properties - this fact has become the main reason that today there is a tendency to increase demand for lemon gold. Bright color is achieved through the inclusion of copper, silver and some other components.

• Gray. This shade has become one of the latest trends. To obtain the desired shade, craftsmen make combinations of pure gold with manganese. Despite the high price of such jewelry, demand for them does not weaken.

• Violet and Amethyst. Such raw materials can be obtained by combining gold with aluminum. Depending on the percentage of additives, the desired final shade is obtained, while the more aluminum is introduced into the alloy, the more saturated the lilac color will get the metal. However, such products are far from always durable, therefore only the most experienced jewelers work with them.

• Brown. Copper gives a beautiful chocolate tint to the alloy, which is added in large quantities. Thanks to a special chemical treatment, brown gold gains additional strength.

The creation of new shades allowed jewelers to expand their activities to their full potential. New models of jewelry are rapidly appearing on the jewelry market these days, which combine several shades of precious metal at once.

Yellow gold is usually combined with pink - Thanks to the contrast of these shades, a very unusual effect is obtained. Such decisions are most relevant to complement the fall-winter clothing collections.

At the peak of popularity in the last season, the connection brown gold with genuine leather - This trend is found everywhere in bracelets. Jewelry from green gold is most often combined with a lemon tint, and if you want to achieve a gentle look, you can combine lemon with white. Typically, such products are further inlaid with chrysolites, pearls, topazes, garnets or zircons.

Precious metals of more saturated green color are more often used as decorative elements., for example, in the manufacture of brooches. Gold lilac and purple relevant when creating curly inserts, sometimes they can even replace stones. In addition, patterns applied by this material on the surface of wedding rings are especially popular. Sophistication rose gold Particularly suitable for vintage jewelry.

If you want to buy stylish jewelry made of colored gold, then the risk of running into a fake is very high. The fact is that the composition of such products is very complex, and in order to understand it, you must have experience as a jeweler and the necessary tools for authenticating.

Particular care must be taken when purchasing green gold jewelry it should be ensured that there are no cadmium impurities in them. This metal gives the alloy a pronounced green hue, however, it is a very toxic element, therefore, in Russia, as well as in several European countries, the use of this element in the jewelry industry is prohibited at the legislative level. However, many unscrupulous masters ignore this prohibition.

Shopping is best with proven jewelry chains, but even in this case it would be worthwhile to bring a small magnet with you to the store. Just bring it to your favorite jewelry - if they start to magnetize, it means that they contain iron, which, in accordance with accepted standards, should not be included in green gold. Consequently, such a product cannot cost a lot of money, which is usually requested for color tinted gold.

A separate recommendation is related to the purchase of products with expensive inserts of gold in purple, blue and blue. In this case, it is very important to make sure that these inserts are firmly fixed in the base and do not stagger, otherwise you risk simply losing them. In addition, pay special attention to ensure that these elements do not come into contact with exposed skin.

Otherwise, all the recommendations on how to choose the right jewelry for all types of gold are universal, they apply when buying absolutely any gold product.

1. Take your time choosing - take the time to examine in detail the goods offered to you. Make sure that there is a factory mark on it, confirming a high test, make sure that there are no chips, scratches or other types of marriage on the surface.
2. If you buy jewelry with stones, check that they are firmly locked. If you buy chains, bracelets and earrings, see if they fasten well, as cheap jewelry often has problems with locks.
3. If you choose a thick chain or bracelet from the links, be sure to ensure that all elements are made with high quality, have a flat surface without any notches.

Any gold jewelry will lose its original shine over time - a dark coating will form on them, they will fade. Most often, such changes occur upon contact with cosmetics and perfumes, chemicals and water. To avoid unpleasant consequences, all jewelry made of precious metals is recommended to be removed at home, and regular care should include the mandatory wiping of them with a flannel cloth after removal.

It is strictly forbidden to clean gold with abrasive products., and also use hard and sharp sponges, since such manipulations lead to damage to the surface of the noble metal. For gold care you can use special pastes, which are sold in jewelry boutiques - products can easily cope with all types of pollution and return the lost shade to jewelry. The most popular care product is considered composition "Aladdin" based on ammonia.

A little different care for products made of white gold. In order to return the jewelry a pleasant shimmering shine, you can use the following recipe. Pour distilled water into a small container. We draw attention to the fact that tap water is not suitable, since it contains chlorine. A few drops of dishwashing detergent are added to the water, the decoration is dissolved and immersed for about a quarter of an hour. After this, rub the gold product with gruel from soda, rinse and wipe dry.

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