There are several types of gold, and among them we find the particular pink gold, which is obtained from pure yellow gold and an alloy with silver and copper is made, to which it owes its romantic and characteristic pink colour, which have been the remaining elements in its original composition.
The most common thing in this type of gold is that more copper than silver is added to the alloy, although without altering in the least the amount of pure yellow gold according to the carats of the jewel; for example, a 22-carat rose gold piece will always have 91.7% pure yellow gold. Therefore, depending on the shade of pink gold that you want to obtain, the compositions of the alloy will be as follows:
Light pink gold: In 22-carat jewellery the combination of materials will be as follows: 91.7% pure gold, 6.63% copper and 1.67% silver, while in the 18-carat pieces the proportions are 75% pure gold, 20% copper and 5% silver.
Intense pink gold: In 22-carat jewellery the combination of materials will be as follows: 91.7% pure gold, 7.4% copper and 0.9% silver; on the other hand, in the 18-carat pieces the proportions are 75% pure gold, 22.25% copper and 2.75% silver.
Despite not being 100% pure gold, for which many would consider its value to be less and little required, it turns out that its particular color gives off an unequaled beauty, which makes it very popular in jewelry, especially in those pieces aimed at girls or women; although it should be noted that as in the different colours of gold that are red, black, yellow, blue, or gray, among others, this characteristic does not influence its value.
The value of the pieces made with pink gold will vary according to the weight of pure gold; for example, if we have an 18-carat yellow gold jewel, the value of a jewel made in pink gold will be exactly the same, but only if the weight of both jewels is the same.
Likewise, its combination with stones such as diamonds, zircons or pearls is very frequent since its reddish color usually fits perfectly with white stones that stand out more on this tone, making in turn the piece stand out among all the others, although precious stones such as amethyst combine perfectly with this hue and generate a dream jewel.
The presence of pink gold in jewelry is usual in pieces made in the three shades of gold to make each type stand out, symbolizing great power and beauty in the wearer, like the famous Trinity ring by Cartier made in three types of gold and whose price range from 560 thousand to more than 12 thousand euros. Without a doubt, this metal has positioned itself over time as the fetish of jewellers and jewellery designers and as a favourite one for many couples when choosing engagement rings.
To maintain the beauty and tonality of this metal, it is necessary that we take certain precautions that will allow us to extend the life of the jewel for a longer time; remember that, since it is a compound between gold, silver and copper, it is necessary to apply the characteristic care of each of its components.
It is also necessary to avoid contact of the piece with chemical products such as shampoo, strong gels, soaps, cleaning products or perfumes since they can cause the piece to rust, losing its natural shine and its characteristic color.
The most important care we must take is to keep this metal away from moisture because when moistened, it can present a slight darkening due to oxidation. For this reason, it is necessary to keep the pieces in dry places and it is recommended using a box that absorbs moisture and protects the pieces at all times.
In case that the piece loses its shine and colour, we must have it polished again if it is a pure jewel, whereas if we are talking about just a plating, then it will be necessary to have it plated with gold again since the colour will not be recovered just by polishing.
Gold is one of the most used elements in jewellery since it is related to the quality, durability, elegance and even the purchasing power of the person who wears it, and for this reason there is more and more desire to include this metal in all the pieces of jewellery that are made, and pink gold is not the exception. So, if you want to surprise your partner with a beautiful jewel, this type of gold is an excellent option because its tender and refined colour will make him / her fall in love from the first moment.
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