Gold: what you need to know
Gold has always been a classic choice when it comes to which type metal you want to use for your jewellery. It is also important to know the difference between different types of gold and to choose which one suits you best. In recent years we have seen a rise in popularity for rose gold for everyday jewellery but yellow and white gold always remain on top when it comes to bridal jewellery. In this article we will explore the trends further and describe the difference between the three golds in order for you to understand what fits you the best.
Yellow gold has been used since ancient times to represent wealth but also a closer affinity with the gods (depending on your culture and beliefs). When we use yellow gold for jewellery it is rarely in its purest form as it is a very soft metal able to bend and shape under little to medium pressure depending on the thickness of the material. Think of the gold leaf, the one you can use for decorating. It is very thin and delicate and it is able to achieve this form thanks to its molecular structure. This is why gold is often melted and mixed with different metals such as nickel, silver, copper, etc., so we can give a harder and more resistant structure to this metal.
Yellow gold is one of those medals that could never go out of fashion. As a matter of fact in 2020 yellow gold has been considered the most popular metal to use for engagement rings as it showcases elegance, tradition and luxury.
Like yellow gold, white gold is a mixture of metals in order for it to be stronger and durable throughout the years. White gold was most popular in the 90s and although the request for a white gold is lower than yellow gold, it is still very present in the bridal jewellery sector. White gold usually pairs very well with cooler skin tones and cooler colour schemes. So if you are thinking of yourself or somebody you want to gift this kind of metal to, you might want to consider which clothes they usually wear, the colour of their hair and also the colour of their skin as everybody has different undertones like yellow, orange, pink, etc.
Rose gold is made by combining yellow gold and copper together. This gives the metal its iconic colour. Although it’s not as popular as white and yellow gold when it comes to bridal jewellery, it has conquered people’s hearts when it comes to smaller everyday accessories. The unique feature that rose gold has, is that it pairs perfectly with every skin tone. This is one of the reasons why it has become so popular. Although exponentially less popular than white and yellow gold when it comes to engagement rings, Rose gold can be a fun and unique alternative to valorise the diamonds or gems that you chose to add.
