Choosing your gold colour
Explore yellow, white and rose gold: how their colours are created and what to consider for care.
Gold colour comes from the metals blended with gold. Yellow, white and rose gold have the same gold purity when their K rating is the same.
| Colour | Typical composition | Look and care |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow gold | Gold blended with copper, silver and sometimes zinc. | A warm yellow tone. Wear can leave scratches; polishing can refresh the surface. |
| White gold | Gold blended with whitening metals such as palladium or nickel; often finished with rhodium plating. | A bright white look. Rhodium plating can wear and may need renewing. |
| Rose gold | Gold blended mainly with copper, often with some silver. | Copper creates the pink tone. The shade varies with the blend and gold purity. |
A general comparison: available choices vary by design. Exact alloy blends and finishes vary; ask us if the composition matters to you.
Sources: GIA: gold colours · GIA: everyday wear · Assay Office: purity