Red gold was known in ancient Russia. People have always sought to adorn themselves. The presence of jewelry gave the owner not only uniqueness, grace, but also superiority, coupled with self-confidence.
Scientists believe that this precious metal was popular at that time. But in Europe, on the contrary, yellow shades of this metal were preferred. In Russia, a red tint spoke of the authenticity of gold. The coins were tested by heating and detecting a reddish tint.
Origin
The red color of the metal is an alloy of gold and copper, silver and palladium. These are the main additives that give or dilute the red tint. The saturation of the color will directly depend on their proportional ratio. A gold item can be an elegant red hue, delicate pink or expressive white with a slight reddish undertone.
Main differences
Besides color, there are several other differences between red gold and yellow. First, red alloys have a high degree of elasticity. They are lighter in weight but more durable. In addition, it is from red gold that you can make openwork and weaving. White and yellow metal jewelry is very rare in fancy and exquisite forms.
Secondly, red gold behaves more brightly in sunlight, more shiny. It practically does not tarnish due to the fact that it contains silver. Due to the presence of copper, jewelry made from this material becomes hypoallergenic. For example, red gold earrings can be worn by people who experience significant problems in contact with other precious metals. The more copper in the alloy, the safer the product will be for an allergic person. The saturation of the red color is also directly dependent on the amount of copper.
Sample and price
The cost of any gold product will directly depend on the sample. However, the 585th test can be in both red and yellow gold. The color does not depend on the amount of gold, but on the amount of impurities in the alloy. It is important that the color is not too red. Opt for calm reddish jewel tones.
The most popular is, of course, the 585th sample. Products are in demand. In Tsarist Russia, the percentage of gold in the alloy was about 90 percent, which would now be the 900th test. The price of gold per gram varies from two and a half to six and a half thousand rubles. Of course, everything will depend on the seller, manufacturer, place of sale, type and form of decoration, etc.
How do you define quality?
Knowing what red gold is andhaving a desire to purchase products from this precious metal, not every woman will be able to correctly determine the quality of the product. To do this, we give a number of examples showing the low quality of gold:
- metal has transitions, uneven color;
- there are roughness, stains and scuffs on the surface;
- does not shimmer under the rays of the sun;
- in the shade, the decoration looks generally dull, gloomy, old and shabby;
- no factory proof;
- too rich, unnatural red color.
All these signs show what poor quality red gold is.
Which one to choose?
When buying jewelry, there is always a question of choice. To give preference to red or white gold is a very personal matter. For some, the decisive point will be the price of gold per gram. It will seem to someone that one color of the metal is too faded and you want something bright. A third group of women will choose gold depending on their skin tone. For example, dark-skinned girls will suit yellow gold jewelry more. For fair-haired women with fair white skin, red gold would be preferable.
Quite often, jewelry is chosen for the love of stones. Bright garnets or rubies will look much more spectacular and profitable in red or rose gold. When it comes to engagement rings, most brides know what red gold is. A ring made of this metal will last longer than all other alloys. There will also be great-grandchildren, as they say.
How to care?
An unusual bright appearance and even a high price will not cause you to refuse to buy red gold jewelry. Women know that this metal is extremely unpretentious in its care. To maintain an aesthetic appearance, a careful attitude is enough. Jewelry is recommended to be worn for a limited amount of time. Constant wear, as well as contact with sebum or sweat, can play a cruel joke with red gold. The sample, of course, will not be erased, but the product will pretty fade.
It is also recommended to avoid water procedures. Remove rings and other red gold jewelry before swimming in an open pond, bath, bath. Metal does not tolerate contact with hygiene products or chlorine, and exposure to s alt water is undesirable.
It is very important to properly store products. It is not recommended to put silver and gold jewelry, rings made of red and white gold, etc. into one box. You should be even more careful with those products that have stones. Unfortunately, not every stone ring can be sanded and restored.
Means and solutions
If the owner of a red gold item wore it incorrectly, stored it, then you can return your favorite earrings or ring to their former beauty with the help of various solutions and means. The easiest option is soap. If there are no stones on the product, then simply place it in a soapy solution and gently rub it with a toothbrush. It is important that the brush has soft bristles. A cloth should also be soft, with which, after"bathing" dried red gold item.
Excellent cleaning and sugar solution. It is prepared from a glass of water and three teaspoons of sugar. We leave the decoration overnight in sugar water. In the morning, rinse under the tap and dry gently. Sugar will not only wash away dust particles, but also remove heavily ingrained dirt.
If there are stones in the products, and dirt or dust has got into the gap between them, then cleaning it yourself is not recommended. At home, you can scratch or even break the product. Take the jewelry to the jeweler. Professionals clean products in special formulations. This is done simply, quickly, and is not as expensive as it seemed.
Conclusion
Currently, red gold products are becoming increasingly popular. If in the West such jewelry was previously considered the lot of the poor, today, on the contrary, the most fashionable designers offer red gold jewelry to ladies of elegant age. This is explained quite simply. Reddish shades of jewelry are very comfortable to wear if you need to hide age-related skin changes.
Although young fashionistas love red-colored jewelry. They easily combine them with white and yellow gold jewelry. Red gold will never fall in price. This is a profitable investment.
By purchasing gold jewelry in your collection, you not only make yourself elegant and beautiful, you add zest and chic to your image. In addition, red gold jewelry is a wonderful dowry. They will fearlessly pass through time, remaining as beautiful, shining and bright.
Of course, it is impossible to say unequivocally which gold is better. Each type of jewelry has its own advantages and disadvantages. For everyday wear, yellow gold is suitable. Twisted and unusual in appearance, red gold jewelry will emphasize a luxurious outfit at ceremonial receptions. Combined with diamonds or black pearls, pink or white gold will look great.
