Gold Bracelets

Throughout history, gold has been the metal of choice for crafting jewelry for both men and women. Bracelets are no exception, whether they are chains or bangles. This is no surprise as gold is associated with success as in "golden opportunity" and with love as in "golden heart".

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Alloys can alter the color and appearance of gold, from that of a true yellow-gold with a polished shine, to a rose tint that has been brushed for a subdued effect. Bracelets can easily be created in a length and weight desired by the wearer; and any additions, such as gemstones, are also chosen for the wearer's preference. Whichever color you choose, a gold bracelet is a wonderful addition to anyones jewelry collection.

The quality of jeweler's gold is calculated in karats, which are expressed in units of 24ths. Thus, pure gold is 24-karat or 100 percent gold, 18-karat is 75 percent gold, 14-karat is 58.5 percent gold, and so on.

Gold jewelry, bracelets included, is priced according to its purity, or karat weight. A karat, or carat, is 1/24th part of pure gold. This pure gold is then alloyed with other metals (such as copper, silver, rhodium, zinc, and nickel) to increase its hardness and lower its cost.

There is no such thing as naturally occurring Rose, White or Green Gold. Gold itself is only one color: yellow. All of other "colors" are a mixture of pure 24K yellow gold with various other metals. The percentage of the other metals (copper, silver, rhodium, zinc, nickel) produces the different shades of gold. Any karat other than 24K gold (pure gold) is called an "alloy".

Rose gold is created by increasing the copper-colored alloys and decreasing the any silver-colored additives. Increasing lighter alloys of silver, zinc, rhodium, and nickel will tone down the yellow gold.

With its subtle, natural appearance, green gold combines well when used with yellow, white and pink gold. An alloy of pure yellow gold and pure silver produces the green tint. For durability, harder metals such as nickel or zinc can be used.

Always remove bracelets before swimming, doing chores that involve water, gardening, and putting on make up.