Rose Gold Engagement Rings

Nudes, neutrals and fleshtones presented a feminine, elegant alternative to the rainbow brights seen on the catwalks and red carpets of recent months.

At the Oscars last month actresses Demi Moore and Anna Kendrick both wore romantic blush pink gowns for their red carpet arrival, with Anna in off-the-shoulder Ellie Saab Couture and Demi wearing a stunning Atelier Versace design. Even host Anne Hathaway made sure that this key trend was represented amongst her eight outfit changes in way of a beautiful antique rose Armani Prive gown.

Interestingly this ‘Nude trend’ has not only been seen in clothing but also jewellery. Tilda Swinton and Emilia Fox both wore elegant rose gold pieces to this year’s Baftas.

Rose gold however does have the upper hand when it comes to wearability. Clothing of such colours can drain the wearer, often resulting in them looking slightly pale and washed out; rose gold’s warm shade creates an illusion of a healthy glow, can be worn by those of all complexions and is an equally flattering choice for blondes, brunettes and redheads.

Rose gold is also known as pink or red gold and achieves its beautiful blush hue from the addition of copper within the gold alloy. All gold used in jewellery must be mixed with other metals to withstand wear because pure gold (24ct) is too soft to wear in its natural state. The 9ct alloy is a beautiful pinky colour and very popular, whereas 18ct rose gold is a much darker metal with a more pronounced yellow tinge to it – this is due to the extra proportion of yellow gold to copper. Both pink shades of rose gold can create delicate pieces that can look beautiful and classic.

Rose gold used to be even more popular than white gold regularly being used in engagement rings however during the 1920’s when white gold was introduced to the masses as a cheaper alternative to Platinum; rose gold became less fashionable when used on its own.

In the late 1920’s when French writer Jean Cocteau wore two Cartier ‘Trinity’ bands stacked together on his little finger. The intertwining bands of rose, white and yellow gold kick started the trend in wearing rose gold and mixing metals.

Despite its classic appeal, and wearability it has taken a while for Rose gold to achieve the reclaimed status and limelight it deserves. If you are thinking of commissioning a piece of bespoke jewellery of your own that is a little different, but still has a luxurious edge rose gold may be the perfect choice!