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 OhMsLucy
  		posted on May 3, 2004 12:25:09 PM
Hi all,

I have this little ring which is almost coppery in color. It's marked 14K and manufacturer's name Gensler.

Is it rose gold? Red gold? Not sure what to call it...

The wider band in the picture is standard 14K yellow gold. I'd appreciate some help from the jewelry experts here.



Thanks,

Lucy

 
 kiara
  		posted on May 3, 2004 12:35:02 PM
Hi Lucy

My understanding is that the alloy in yellow gold is copper and silver and in pink or rose gold the alloy is just copper.

But I could be wrong.

 
 OhMsLucy
  		posted on May 3, 2004 12:55:47 PM
Hi Kiara,

Yes, a higher percentage of copper in the alloy produces the red color.

I'm just wondering what term to use in describing the ring. Rose gold or red gold. This is the first piece I've seen in this color.

I have some Black Hills gold jewelry and the decorative gold used on it is much lighter, pink.

Thanks for the help!

Lucy



 
 kiara
  		posted on May 3, 2004 01:07:09 PM
I've always wondered if the copper tarnishes in some of the gold over time depending on how it was made. I've seen some rings that look very copper-colored opposed to some of the old rose gold that seems to stay a beautiful pink color and never changes. Yet they can both be marked 14K.

Maybe some expert here can answer that.

I can't remember hearing the term "red gold".


[ edited by kiara on May 3, 2004 01:08 PM ]
 
 fluffythewondercat
  		posted on May 3, 2004 01:15:46 PM
I'd call it rose gold.

I seem to recall that some Black Hills Gold pieces are made with small amounts of impurities (other than copper) that affect color. But I can't find a reference to it now. I may be confused.

I saw a BHG ring that had been worn daily for nearly 20 years. Much of the detail was rubbed smooth. These pieces are great for occasional wear.

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 OhMsLucy
  		posted on May 3, 2004 01:51:03 PM
I think I'll describe it as deep rose gold... How does that sound?

Here's a site I found that uses the term red gold.

http://www.mokume-gane.com/Pages/Photos/Rrails.html

Thanx for the input, always appreciated.

Lucy

 
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