The Complete Guide to Buying Gold
Investing in a stunning piece of gold jewellery is a purchase you should look forward to, whether it’s a gift for a loved one, such as an engagement ring, or a piece for yourself, perhaps a stylish gold chain. But there are quite a few factors to consider when choosing your stand-out piece of gold jewellery.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GOLD?
Although yellow gold is likely the first thing that comes to mind when gold is mentioned, there are other variations too. Gold also encompasses white and rose gold variations, which have become extremely popular choices for jewellery in recent years
Each of these types of gold has different benefits and complements other colours of jewellery in unique ways, so it’s important to understand which gold metal is right for you before making a purchase.
YELLOW GOLD
The main difference between white gold and yellow gold is the colour. White gold is mixed with white metals like nickel, while yellow gold is mixed with yellow metals like copper. White gold has a lustrous white look and yellow gold has a luminous yellow tone.
Yellow gold has been used in jewellery for decades and is a popular choice for wedding rings, chains and necklaces.
WHITE GOLD
White gold is also mixed with an alloy metal, such as nickel or zinc, at a ratio of 75% gold / 25% alloy. To give white gold its bright white colour, it is often dipped to help it achieve a shinier appearance. This type of gold is highly durable and can last many years, especially if the alloy metal percentage is increased.
White gold is a stylish alternative to yellow gold and is commonly used for engagement rings and bracelets
ROSE GOLD
Rose gold also features an alloy metal, just like white gold, but instead uses copper to acquire its ‘rose’ colouring. Its unique appearance and subtle colour have given rose gold connotations of romanticism and femininity.
Rose gold has experienced an incredible rise in popularity since the 21st century and is often used for eternity rings, lockets/pendants and earrings. This colour has become very popular and continues on an upward trend.
