All About Lemon Gold

Surely not everyone knows what lemon gold is. Let's see what impurities are used in such an alloy, what kind of sample it can be. And recommendations on the choice and care will help you not worry for many years that your favorite jewelry will fade.

Lemon gold initially gained its popularity in Europe and the USA. On the territory of Russia and the CIS, jewelry with a red tint was previously more appreciated. Now gold of a noble yellow tone is becoming more and more in demand with us.

Lemon-colored gold is called electrum. In the production of jewelry, an alloy is used, which is obtained industrially. Lemon gold has virtually the same characteristics as a traditional alloy. The metal is resistant to oxidation, ductile and easy to work with.

This alloy is used in the jewelry industry. The production of such gold is not subject to any restrictions. It is quite hard, which allows it to be used as precious jewelry for everyday wear. Products made from this material are also made very unusual, for special occasions.

Earrings, rings and pendants are outwardly similar to products made of yellow gold, their color is a couple of shades lighter. As a ligature, the composition of lemon gold includes copper and silver, their ratio in the final alloy is almost the same.

Pure gold jewelry is not sold in stores. Each alloy combines gold with other metals. This is to ensure that the gold is practical, does not lose its shape and remains strong. To determine the proportion of pure gold in the purchased jewelry, an imprint of the brand is located on its inner side, it is called a sample. Sometimes a piece of jewelry may have sample percentages.

Lemon gold comes in several shades. This is influenced by the amount and percentage of impurities that make up the product. In a reputable jewelry store, they provide information on the alloy, its characteristics and fineness, which makes it possible to verify the authenticity of the product.

• 375th test. This alloy is considered to be the lowest-grade and least purchased on the Russian market. The appearance of jewelry made of metal of this sample seems to be dull compared to others. This feeling is created because this gold has the smallest percentage of precious metal in its composition - 37.5%.

• The 585th sample is most in demand. An alloy in which 58.5% is gold, and the rest of the metals are 41.5%. Depending on the amount and type of added metals, gold gets different shades. Lemon gold achieves its lighter color due to the greater presence of silver, it suppresses the red color that comes from copper. The lemon alloy contains 58.5% gold, 29-30% silver and no more than 13% copper. 585 gold does not tarnish over time, even if you wear it every day.

• 750th test. This gold alloy is considered the most prestigious and expensive. Many people mistakenly believe that this particular sample is lemon gold. However, it is not. These two alloys are similar in appearance, but completely different in composition. Jewelers claim that there is no 750-proof lemon gold. Accessories are obtained in a different shade.

Original jewelry is a way to show your individuality. Today, virtually any jewelry can be found from this gold - from earrings and chains to pectoral crosses and cufflinks. Lemon gold earrings and pendants will give their wearer an even more feminine look and will draw additional attention to her.

In European countries, jewelry made from this material is considered a good gift, and wedding rings are very popular, as they are a symbol of sincere love for each other. The light yellow hue is associated with a source of life and warmth.

When choosing a piece of jewelry for yourself, you should remember this and purchase a set of earrings and a chain with a pendant or take an independent piece of jewelry such as a brooch or a ring. It will be possible to emphasize the elegance of jewelry with the help of precious and semi-precious stones. Lemon metal works well with these:

• ruby;
• Diamond;
• Emerald;
• Garnet;
• pearl;
• topaz;
• quartz;
• chrysolite.

Their union is especially harmonious if the color scheme is correctly selected. Cubic zirconia and zircon are also used as an addition to jewelry, but they are used with caution. Many people distinguish diamonds among stones, and this is no coincidence. They perfectly complement lemon gold, and in this combination, it becomes even more sophisticated and elegant.

Speaking of fashion trends, stylists do not recommend wearing lemon gold for outfits in yellow and pink shades. Jewelry made of this metal will go well with looks in red and black tones. Such accessories will emphasize both office outfits and evening dresses.

It is worth noting that lemon gold is better suited for women as jewelry, and there are few men's products on the market.

When purchasing a piece of jewelry, you don't want to make a mistake and get a fake instead of high-quality jewelry. It is important to purchase gold from jewelry stores and avoid flaws in the jewelry. It is worth examining the tag on which the following information is indicated:

• mass of decoration;
• try;
• manufacturer;
• cost of 1 gram.

Gold items are quite unpretentious, are not subject to oxidation and do not require special care. But the simple rules for keeping them neat are still worth following. Thanks to them, the jewelry will retain its shine and appearance longer. You can remove dust and small dirt from gold with soap or dishwashing liquid. Add a couple of drops of cleaning solution to warm water and place the decoration in a glass for a couple of minutes. After that, the gold must be wiped dry with a soft cloth.

If the jewelry begins to lose its luster, then it must be rubbed with a soft cloth. Gold rings begin to lose their smoothness over time. To avoid this, dissolve one spoonful of sugar in a glass of warm water and leave the decoration overnight. Rinse it in the morning and wipe it dry. Thanks to this, the lost surface smoothness will return.

Every jewelry workshop has a professional machine that can clean any jewelry. Jewelry stores also sell special cleaning and polishing liquids. You cannot choose aggressive chemical cleaning agents on your own. Otherwise, the product could be damaged to the point where it cannot be repaired.

It is necessary to store products in dark and dry places, preferably avoiding contact with other jewelry.

Despite being gold – durable material and it is difficult to bend or break it, you should still treat it carefully, do not throw or drop it. To prolong the lifespan of gold jewelry, it is worth taking them off before cleaning, visiting the pool, gym, sauna and steam bath. This is necessary in order to avoid interaction with aggressive substances, which can subsequently cause oxidation.

For an overview of the lemon gold ring, see the video below.