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Rose Gold Locket Pendant

The rose gold trend has been on the rise, becoming a cool alternative metal for locket pendants and fashion-forward jewelry designs. To learn more about rose gold, we take you through its history and fundamental at-home care tips for your rose gold jewelry.

The History of Rose Gold

Pure gold is a very soft metal so it is often alloyed (or mixed) with another metal to make it more durable. Typically, gold is mixed with copper and zinc with different karat weights (i.e. 24K, 22K, 18K, etc.) referring to the percentage of pure gold relative to the alloy metal. To create white gold, pure gold is mixed with nickel and then rhodium plated for that brilliant shine. The pink color of rose gold, meanwhile, comes from pure gold and copper alloy. This sweet-looking metal was first worn in 19th century Russia, earning the moniker “Russian Gold.”Since then, rose gold has undergone brief periods of being en vogue, Rose gold was briefly popular during the Victorian Era.

How to Care for Rose Gold

Here is a simple-at-home process to clean your rose gold jewelry. Line a bowl with aluminum foil, shiny side up. In a separate bowl, microwave one cup of water for 1-2 minutes. In the aluminum foil-lined bowl, combine the warm water, one tablespoon each: salt, baking soda, and dish soap. Soak your rose gold jewelry in the water mixture for 5-10 minutes. Remove and dry thoroughly with a lint-free cloth.

For deeper cleans, bring your pieces to a jeweler who can thoroughly clean and polish your jewelry.