Is Rose Gold Really Gold?
As exotic as it sounds, there is really no such thing as rose gold. For that matter, gold itself is not simply gold, it is an alloy. Gold by itself is much too soft to be made into jewelry, so it is mixed with other elements to give it both its color and its strength. Since man has, throughout history, favored the color we associate with gold, it is most commonly made with the right balance of silver and copper to give it that color. In the early 19th century, the Russian ballet had a great effect on all kinds of things from clothing, to art and music, and also jewelry. Everyone wanted to imitate the bold colorful costumes and designs of the ballet. It was during this period that rose gold was invented to provide a new look in jewelry. For that reason, you may sometimes hear rose gold be referred to as Russian gold. Because its color can vary in intensity, it is also sometimes called pink gold or red gold. The reddish tone in rose gold is simply a result of how much copper is in the mi
