Red gold 585: composition, difference from yellow

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Author: Anastasia Berkovich

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Red and yellow gold are the materials from which a large number of jewelry is made. But what is the difference between these metals, just in the color of the rings and earrings? Experts shared with the authors of our magazine interesting and educational information about classic yellow and unusual red gold. Read the article, it will help you decide on the choice of material for jewelry.

Use of red gold

Gold is a very soft material that is easily damaged and deformed when worn. To make it harder, various metals - alloys - are added to gold alloys. Usually copper, silver, zinc, palladium, nickel and others are used for this.

In Russia, an alloy with the addition of copper (red gold) is more popular. Once upon a time, gold chervonets were minted from such material. They contained 90% precious metal, which corresponds to modern 900 standard.

Nowadays, craftsmen widely use 585 red gold for jewelry making. It consists of:

• 58.5% gold;
• 33.5% copper;
• 8% silver.

This alloy produces beautiful, inexpensive products that are in great demand among customers.

They have a pleasant rich reddish hue. Such jewelry is suitable for middle-aged ladies, as it is believed that they look younger.

Some buyers are interested in whether it is good or bad to have so much copper in the alloy. But this material gives the precious metal the following qualities:

• strength and durability;
• brilliance that defies time;
• elasticity;
• resistance to deformation and mechanical damage;
• hypoallergenic;
• acceptable price.

A low-quality alloy containing too much copper and little silver quickly darkens and becomes covered with a brown film. It can be recognized by its dull pinkish tint.

Design options

In general, a manicure that combines golden and scarlet colors provides many opportunities for experimentation. Both colors have different shades, from light and subtle to rich and dark.

For example, red tone can vary from pink to burgundy. The most popular, however, are the classic scarlet and rich burgundy.

In addition, there are many variations of manicure, thanks to the different structure of the gold coating. A manicure can be done with smooth, even stripes, or create the effect of crumbly sand, cover the nail with raised scales, or smooth foil. The mica effect is popular today, but you can limit yourself to uniform painting.

A red-gold manicure can sparkle brightly or shimmer unobtrusively when a woman’s fingers move.

It should be added that manicures made in gold and red colors are one of the most popular for the New Year.

Usually the base is covered with red, a traditional holiday color, and shiny designs, patterns and other decor are applied on top of it. Most often, Christmas trees, snowflakes, stars or garlands are drawn. For example, you can paint your nails with a warm shade of red, then draw symbolic Christmas trees on a couple of plates, and stretch glitter on the rest. Or, on scarlet nails tending to cherry, draw neat golden snowflakes and other patterns.

For Chinese New Year, it would be a good idea to paint your nails red and paint silhouettes of dragons or beautiful flowers on them in gold.

• An original solution would be to dilute red and gold with a black tint, which can slightly dim the brightness and shine. As an option, most of the nails are covered in red, and the remaining two on each hand are painted “leopard print” with black and gold spots.
• A rather non-standard, but very beautiful solution would be to add large ready-made decorative elements. For example, part of the nails is covered with pure red and gold varnish, and on a pair of plates a three-color picture is formed: the nail is divided vertically, half is painted black, half is painted red, and the border is formed from gold false hearts.
• In another design, all nails are made the same: the plate is divided horizontally. The tip is painted matte black, and the nearest part of the nail is painted matte red. The border between them is laid out with golden rhinestones, and on one of the nails the central stone can be replaced with red.

• We must not forget about the scarlet nail design with gold foil, which is considered a very fashionable solution.
• If a red-gold manicure is done at home, then it will be most convenient to do something asymmetrical.
• Special stencils for French manicure, a regular paper patch or adhesive tape for manicure will help you get the job done.
• First, the nails and cuticles are prepared properly, then the nails are painted bright red twice. When they are dry, use adhesive tape to create several triangles on the plate, paint them gold and immediately remove the aid. When the varnishes dry, everything will need to be secured with a transparent finish.
• Another simple solution for home use is glitter. At the first stage, the nails are also covered with two layers of red. Next, one layer of clear varnish is applied to the nail, after which the glitter is scattered.
• It will be most convenient to use a gradient technique with fuzzy boundaries, and most of the glitter should be at the tip.
• In the case where large sparkles are also involved, their use should be limited to one or two nails. They are applied using a soaked toothpick.
• The finished manicure is secured with clear varnish.

Dependence of shade on composition

Modern products made of gold alloys have different shades, which are determined by the composition and amount of alloying additives. They are as follows:

1. Yellow is the natural color of the metal, which indicates its high content in the alloy. The 750 alloy is particularly beautiful. This means that it contains 75% gold. To obtain a lemon tint, palladium is added to the composition. Expensive wedding rings are often made from a high-grade yellow alloy. Such products are expensive and are not intended for constant wear.
2. The pink or red tint comes from a high copper content. This alloy is considered low-grade, but products made from it are impact-resistant and wear-resistant.
3. Nowadays, white gold products are very popular. This material replaced expensive platinum and quickly darkening silver. This shade is achieved by adding palladium, rhodium, nickel or platinum. Alloys with platinum are distinguished by their exquisite appearance and high strength. Nickel is rarely used because it causes an allergic reaction.
4. An alloy of gold with a large amount of silver has a greenish tint. Such products are suitable for lovers of non-standard jewelry.

The shade of the manufacturing material does not affect the cost of the product. It depends only on the sample, which determines the amount of gold in the alloy. The buyer himself decides what color decoration he should choose.

Before purchasing a product, you should consider it carefully. There should be no defects on the surface: scratches, chips, damage. The decoration should shine and shimmer in the light. All its parts must be fastened very carefully. When choosing jewelry, you should definitely pay attention to the sample. The number on the product must correspond to the one indicated on the tag.

The cost of 1 gram of red gold is 2 times lower than that of yellow 750 gold. The low cost and beauty of products made from red alloys explains their popularity.

Comparison of white and yellow gold

Which gold is better - yellow or white? Both of these alloys can be produced in 585 or 750 samples. If you compare alloys without rhodium plating, they will be quite similar: the white metal looks like pale yellow gold. Without rhodium plating, the metals are similar in perception, the same stones “suit” them, but if you compare yellow and rhodium-plated white gold, you can clearly feel their difference: rhodium gives the metal a “steel” character - makes it colder and more severe.

It should be noted that yellow gold is common abroad, but in Russia it is not so common. Due to this rarity, it may cost slightly more than the other two options. The collections of Russian jewelry factories include a limited number of models in this color; choosing from them exactly what you need can be quite difficult.

Stylists' opinion

Yellow gold is a traditional shade for European jewelry. Any precious stones look good in it - the shade is not so warm as to conflict with cold topaz, aquamarine, tanzanite or amethyst, it goes well with stones of warm shades - padparadscha sapphire, ruby. This color is perceived as premium and is often used to create high-end jewelry - like these diamond earrings on a gold plate. This is a good choice for people who want to emphasize their status.

White gold is not so pretentious. It is more suitable for business style clothing. Its owner is perceived as a calm, strong person with modern views. People who prefer to be the first to embrace new trends should take into account that jewelry made of white gold without rhodium plating is gaining popularity in Europe. This metal looks original, and it also saves the owner from the troubles associated with the loss of the rhodium layer.

Astrologers' opinion

What kind of gold is better to buy if you want the jewelry to be not only an adornment, but also a personal talisman? A person who relies only on his own strength is better off choosing yellow metal. It will give you strength and help you implement your plans. Well, those who trust their intuition and hope to receive the support of others and the universe itself should prefer the white color of gold jewelry.

Difference between alloys

Today, the most popular are two types of gold alloys: yellow and red. Not everyone knows the difference between red gold and 585 yellow gold. The main difference is the number of alloys that give the products strength and hardness. The 585 yellow alloy contains more silver and less copper. Its composition:

• 58.5% gold;
• 18.75% silver;
• 22.75% copper.

Yellow gold is more valued among Europeans, as its yellowness resembles the color of a royal crown. But European designers are now also paying attention to the red alloy. They create collections of jewelry from this material, which include earrings, rings, bracelets and other items. Despite the fact that red gold is valued less than yellow gold, in comparison with it it has the following advantages:

• an alloy with a high copper content is stronger and more durable;
• it holds its shape better;
• does not fade;
• has medicinal properties.

The most elegant openwork jewelry is made from red gold, thanks to its elasticity and strength. Many people prefer it because of its pleasant warm shade.

Both red and yellow gold look great with diamonds. The difference is that jewelry made from the first alloy is more suitable for everyday wear, while jewelry from the second alloy is more suitable for special occasions. Products made from red alloy usually use a lot of gemstones, while those made from yellow alloy use much less.

Red gold wedding rings are very popular. They are beautiful, comfortable and retain their attractive appearance for a long time. Their price is affordable, and the variety of shapes allows you to choose products of any type and size.

How to choose products made of 585 yellow gold?

A couple of tips that will be useful to future owners:

• It is advisable to select rings one size larger than now.
• The best addition to earrings can be a pendant on the neck.
• Yellow gold with garnet is a contrasting combination for bright looks.
• A decorative cross with inlay is a good gift for a believer.
• A brooch or pin can be a stylish addition to a business look.

Yellow gold with diamond is a separate category of jewelry that is chosen by people who are tired of red metal. With it, the precious inlay does not change color so much towards the warm spectrum, which is especially important if you want to focus attention on the stone.

Product selection

The question of which gold is better - pink or yellow - worries many buyers. To make the right choice and choose a quality product that will last for many years, you need to take into account many factors.

The percentage of gold in the manufacturing material is determined by the sample of the product. It determines how much the purchase will cost, as well as its durability and resistance to external influences. In Russia, gold compositions of 750 and 585 are used to make precious jewelry.

The first alloy contains a large amount of precious metal. Products made from it are distinguished by their bright yellow color and excellent shine. They contain few alloying additives, so they are soft and brittle. Such earrings, rings and chains are greatly deformed with constant wear, scratches and cracks appear on them. They should be protected and worn only on special occasions.

The second alloy contains a lot of copper. The difference between red gold and yellow gold is that products made from it are durable, do not lose their shine and do not break for a long time. They can be worn daily for a long time.

Red and gold jacket

French in bright colors looks harmonious in both versions. That is, the nail plate can be almost completely painted red, and the tip can be made sparkling, or the nail can be covered in gold and complemented with scarlet stripes.

In addition, the strip of the second shade can be either thin and delicate or wider and more eye-catching. You can also add a thin white piece between the two pieces.

Recently, lunar manicure, the so-called reverse French, has been especially popular. The base is painted in any shade of red, and the lunula, which forms a crescent, is covered with a suitable golden color.

Since the base has a sufficient area, it is worth depicting some unobtrusive ornaments on a couple of fingers.

Red and gold manicure allows you to experiment and combine different styles and details. The same jacket can be complemented with sparkles and accents.

This is done as follows:

• All nails, except the ring finger, are covered with glossy scarlet varnish, and the remaining one is completely painted over with gold.
• Then a golden lunula is formed on a pair of red nails, and a golden stretch is made on the remaining ones.

By the way, the French jacket can be colored, chevron, or French with bows.

In the latter case, the nail is approximately divided in half, the far part is painted scarlet, the nearest part is painted pale pink or white, and a golden bow is drawn on the border. We must not forget about the negative space, characterized by the gaps between the red and golden varnishes.

Caring for your jewelry

To ensure that red gold products do not lose their attractive appearance, they need to be looked after. Otherwise, they will darken and tarnish due to the high copper content. Maintenance is simple: you need to wash them often in warm soapy water. Do not clean jewelry with a brush, as this may scratch it. Tooth powder is also not suitable for cleaning - it can damage the surface of the products.

Jewelry can be refreshed using a sweet solution. To prepare it, dissolve 3 teaspoons of sugar in one glass of water and place the product there overnight. By morning it will clear and acquire a bright shine.

Products made from red alloy are usually decorated with stones. If dirt gets between them, it is better not to risk it and not try to clean them yourself. The workshop will do this quickly and without damage to the decoration.

How to do a red manicure with gold at home

The first thing that comes to mind is to cover your nails with red polish and draw a beautiful design. Moreover, numerous photos from the network show an incredible red manicure with gold and claim that the beautiful design was made independently.

In fact, not even all manicurists can draw the same designs on both hands. Therefore, two design paths come to our aid:

• Asymmetry. And no one will say that the patterns on the fingers or on the hands are different, because that’s how it was intended.
• Hand-made products from specialized stores. Manufacturers of manicure decor take care not only of the interests of masters, but also of ordinary people who want to decorate their nails.

Red manicure with gold asymmetrical stripes

Asymmetry on the nails is done using a paper patch or a special adhesive tape for manicure. Stickers for French lovers will also help. With a certain amount of imagination, they can be used to depict other drawings. This is what stencils for French manicure look like:

Operating procedure

• Prepare your nails and cuticles for the design.
• Paint your nails twice with red polish. Let dry completely.
• Using adhesive tape, form several triangles on the surface of the nail.
• Paint over the space with gold varnish and immediately remove the adhesive tape.
• Let it dry and apply a layer of clear finish.

Red manicure with gold sparkles

For the design you will need red nail polish and glitter of the desired size.

Operating procedure:

• Apply two coats of red polish to your nails and let dry.
• Apply a thin layer of clear polish to your nail and immediately begin decorating.
• The design with small sparkles can be made in the form of a French jacket. But not with clear boundaries, but stretch the glitter closer to the middle of the nail. Stick to the trendy gradient technique. Apply more glitter to the tip of your nail.
• Designs with large sparkles are best done on one or two nails. Use a wet toothpick to take one glitter and transfer it to your nail. And so on until you realize that it’s time to stop.
• Cover the finished design with clear varnish.

Gold manicure with red polish with a matte effect

One of the latest fashion trends in the world of nail art is matte manicure. Red varnish also looks great in this design. For this design it is better to choose dark shades; they look more attractive and luxurious.

A gold manicure with red polish with a matte effect is not difficult to achieve.

It is enough to cover all your nails with matte red varnish, with the exception of 1-2 fingers, they will be golden. Then, small gold beads in the shape of a semicircle are placed on the red matte nails at their base, right next to the cuticle. On top of the nail plates are coated with a transparent fixative varnish.

Such a stylish matte red manicure with gold is pictured here:

Red and gold color scheme

For girls who have chosen a red and gold nail design, it is advisable to apply each coating in several layers so that it is denser and richer. It is worth noting that a design in red and gold tones will look good on both medium-sized nails and longer ones.

Red manicure with gold looks impressive. And the right dress, appropriate hairstyle and accessories tend to bring good luck and good mood. Therefore, a woman with a sad face should not use this image either in clothes, makeup, or nail design.

Combination with other types of design solutions

Women who choose a scarlet and gold manicure always remain at the peak of fashion, regardless of age.

• Red color certainly attracts attention. It’s not for nothing that the paths along which celebrities walk are red. The bravest ones wear red outfits for special occasions, supporting the fresh fashion trend “red on red”.

But you also need to be able to combine such colors, so if you paint your nails red, it’s better not to risk it, so as not to become a leader in anti-taste ratings.

• All shades of red are the secret code of the Christian Dior fashion house. Any woman who is looking for the right combination of colors with red shades or choosing a lipstick and scarlet manicure color will receive answers to all questions in his collections.
• Red is not only a progressive color, but is also a symbol of conservative style. This manicure is suitable for fans of classic business suits, sheath dresses and neat low-heeled pumps.
• Among the muted colors, scarlet evening dresses with a feminine silhouette and small golden clutches flash brightly. He embodied the combination of red and gold in jewelry and wristwatches. The most recognizable piece is the red lipstick in a gold tube.
• A red and gold manicure in combination with the same pedicure looks quite bright, so shoes in this case should be fashionable and laconic, without an abundance of additional details.