Yes, rose gold rings contain pure gold, just like yellow gold jewellery and white gold jewellery. Because pure gold is far too soft for making jewellery, it’s alloyed (mixed) with other metals to make it harder and better able to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life - it’s during this mixing process that the different gold colours are achieved.

The pinkish colour of rose gold jewellery is achieved by mixing pure 24kt yellow gold with other metals like copper, creating shades ranging from pink champagne to rosy red - the higher the copper component in rose gold jewellery, the richer the red. Silver can also be added to reduce the redness and achieve a softer blush of pink.

The exact recipe for producing a desirable rose gold tone differs between jewellers, and you won’t find these tightly-held secret formulas floating around in the public domain, however the typical ratio for rose gold is around 75% pure gold and 22.5% copper, with a small percentage of silver.

Another benefit of rose gold is its resistance to tarnishing, thanks to its unique patina that develops over time (an outer layer that forms naturally due to the copper content). While rose gold patina is considered highly desirable in the jewellery world and lends a genuine vintage look, it can be easily removed by a professional clean and polish.

Unlike white gold, rose gold women’s rings do not require rhodium plating every few years to restore their shine, making them a comparatively low-maintenance choice for engagement rings and wedding bands.

Men can wear rose gold jewellery any day of the week for any occasion, and the holiday season is the perfect time to debut a bold new look!

As rigid gender norms continue to fade and men embrace their love of pink - a movement championed by Robbie Williams at Melbourne’s AFL Grand Final - pinky tones are increasingly showing up in men’s fashion, and we’re seeing increased demand for rose gold men’s rings; a colour once considered feminine and soft, now regarded as contemporary, defiant and self-expressive.

Just as gendered colour conventions have evolved, so too have the rules of engagement, and more men - irrespective of sexual preference - are requesting rose gold men’s engagement rings.