The Beauty of Rose Gold

Rose gold is rising to new levels of popularity in jewelry with its subtle, romantic color of gold that adds a statement of femininity to designs. Many refer to this metal as a precious pink or soft champagne rose color. This beautiful blend of gold and copper is more durable and offers a different color interplay than either of its component metals: gold and copper. Rose gold makes us feel pretty and is highly sought after for modern jewelry designs and wedding rings.

According to Accessories Magazine, "Rose gold, a slightly pink hue of gold, is the perfect way to update a classic accessory in a chic, modern and trendy way." Some jewelry blogs have called rose gold "the most feminine gold." And indeed, its character is ultra-warm and soft, which lends itself to ultra-feminine fashions. Rose gold is universally flattering and brings out the subtle blush of the skin in both warm and cool skin tones, making it a perfect choice for jewelry designs.

History

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Rose gold was first introduced in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his Faberge eggs and it became known as Russian gold. Rose gold was enjoyed in the United States during the elegant 1920s and Cartier famously brought this metal back into the spotlight more recently with its Trinity Ring, a simple band of three gold colors.

Designing With Rose Gold

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Many credit the comeback of color in fashion to the current rise in demand of rose gold. Rose gold complements almost any outfit color and photographs well. Its warm color has become a go-to way of dressing up neutral and nude color fashions for a richly feminine result. Create an on-trend look by layering rose gold necklaces, rings and bracelets for a major impact.

Rose gold is a perfect compromise between yellow gold and white gold and mixes well with both, representing a balance between a traditional and modern look. Rose gold also pairs well with all types of gemstones and adds a vintage touch to engagement rings and jewelry.

Easily create rose gold pendant necklaces using rose gold-filled chains and your choice of charms or pendant. Incorporate rose gold-filled beads and findings into jewelry designs for a bright and sophisticated effect and let rose gold Crystal Passions® beads and rose gold seed beads take center stage for a beautiful statement.

Rose gold is well-loved for its versatility. Design with pink stones and accents for a tone-on-tone effect or use other colors such as blue, red, purple, white and brown gemstones for an eye-catching statement. Black gemstones, such as black onyx, make a striking contrast in jewelry. Take advantage of rose gold Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire and rose gold-filled wire for adding soft and feminine elements to designs.

Enjoy the beauty and warmth of rose gold in timeless jewelry designs that will make you feel pretty.