Rose gold may have been discovered at some ancient point in history, but the alloy's first time to shine in the sun was in the late 19th century. The Russian aristocracy chose rose gold as their favoured metal for jewellery. While the Russian Revolution and the World Wars stymied the growth of rose gold, it roared back to prominence in the late 2010s.
Here at GMG Jewellers, we have a fondness for the uniquely pink tone of rose gold that blends the shine of gold with the hue of the copper used in the alloy. Because of its charm, rose gold is a delightful choice for bridal jewellery—and many of the brands we showcase offer rose gold choices that are one-of-a-kind.
Engagement Rings
Given that an engagement ring is meant to conjure up the beauty of love and passion every time a woman looks at hers, it's a natural fit for rose gold. When you're looking to pop the question with a piece that reflects your passion for a woman, turn to rose gold. However, if your partner prefers a different shade of gold, you can do something clever with rose gold: Pick it as an accent, preferably for the centre diamond. Several of the designers we showcase here at GMG Jewellers, including Claude Thibaudeau and Simon G., use the alloy as a charming accent for other shades of gold.
Alternatively, if you've chosen the route of custom jewellery design, and your partner was in the mood for adding a passionate gemstone to her engagement ring, such as ruby, rubellite, pink sapphire, or another red stone, rose gold will provide a striking backdrop for the stone.
Wedding Bands
Many of the same things that make rose gold ideal for engagement rings make the metal ideal for women's wedding bands. However, while we've focused on rose gold for its feminine qualities, you'll quickly notice that there are hundreds of men's wedding bands that take advantage of the alloy. Why is this? The answer may interest you. First, as an alloy of gold and a significantly harder metal (copper, in this case), rose gold is an extremely durable alloy.
Its graceful colour belies the fact that it's the most naturally durable of the common gold alloys. Also, while it may be a feminine metal, rose gold is nevertheless striking, and when a bit of it is paired with white gold, it has the effect of wearing a colourful pocket handkerchief or boutonniere with a dark suit. A masculine presentation, in other words, with a flash of a man's charm and tenderness peeking through.
If you'd like to learn more about the rose gold bridal jewellery we offer at GMG Jewellers, your local jewellery store, don't hesitate to contact us at our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan showroom at (306) 665-8463!
