Rose gold

Rose gold is available with a gold content of 33 to about 90%. Many rose gold alloys follow the following scheme

Designation Gold content Silver content Copper content
Rose gold 333 33.3 % 21.7 % 45.0 %
Rose gold 375 37.5 % 20.0 % 42.0 %
Rose gold 750 75.0 % 9.0 % 16.0 %

Often also very hard alloys with aluminum are used, eg (Au 760, Cu 180, Al 60).

See also The color range of 18 carat gold