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gilding galore
by CAROL BESLER
YEAR-ROUND SUNSHINE
YELLOW GOLD IS NATURAL, UNDERSTATED, AND SEDUCTIVE
Shy Creation 14k Yellow Gold .51 Carat tw Diamond Star Earrings, $1,320.
Ashely Lauren Collection 14k Yellow Gold 1.70 Carat tw Diamond Ring, $5,950.
There is nothing like the
soft glow of precious yellow
gold. It is the ultimate feminine
jewelry statement, classic and
timeless. Yellow gold is more subtle
than other gold colors, and it is also more
natural. Gold, when it is mined from the
earth in its natural state, is yellow. There
is no such thing as naturally occurring rose, white, or green gold. These colors are created by mixing pure 24 karat yellow gold with various other metals. Adding copper, for example, produces rose gold. Adding nickel or palladium creates white gold. Yellow gold is mixed with traces of nickel, copper, and zinc, mainly make it stronger and more suitable for wearable jewelry and watches, but also to make it slightly lighter and more subtle in color than pure gold. It renders the gold soft enough to engrave or create gems, yet hard enough to withstand
the wear and tear of daily life — because
jewelry is meant to be worn. The metal
alloys are mixed to create a combination
of gold and metals that results in 18 karat
gold, compared to 24 karat. 18 karat is the
industry standard.
Gabriel & Co Yellow Gold Open Bangle.
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18k Yellow & White Gold 1.37 Carat tw Diamond Bangle, $6,170.