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C A R O L
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
Gabriel & Co Yellow Gold Open Bangle.
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.
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M A G A Z I N E
18k Yellow & White Gold 1.37 Carat tw Diamond Bangle, $6,170.
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