Learn about Gems DIAMOND BASICS Diamond Cut Diamond Clarity Diamond Color Diamond Carat Diamond Shape DIAMOND ADVICE Ideal Cut Fluorescence Diamond FAQs Certificates GEMSTONES Aquamarine Emerald Garnet Opal Peridot Ruby Tanzanite Sapphire Tourmarine Turquoise GEM ADVICE Basics Gem Styles Care and Cleaning Gems by Color PEARL BASICS Color Luster Size Shape Surface Strands PEARLS GLOSSARY Pearl Types Oyster Types Industry Terms GOLD Gold Types Karats Quality Color Price Care PLATINUM Basics SILVER Alloys Marks Workmanship Finish Maintenance HOW TO BUY JEWELRY Rings Styles Bracelets Earrings Necklaces Pins Brooches GOLD GOLD TYPES YELLOW GOLD Gold alloyed with silver and copper. It is the most frequently used type of gold there is. It is malleable, ductile, and generally non-corrosive. It has a high melting point and is not susceptible to compression. WHITE GOLD Gold alloyed with a large percentage of silver, or a selection of other white metals. The percentage of gold naturally varies, according to the amount of other metal used. It is highly reflective and not subject to tarnish. The ancient term for it was Electrum. It's use predates that of Palladium and Platinum. ROSE GOLD Gold alloyed with a large percentage of silver, or a selection of other white metals. The percentage of gold naturally varies, according to the amount of other metal used. GREEN GOLD Gold alloyed with a large percentage of silver, or a selection of other white metals. The percentage of gold naturally varies, according to the amount of other metal used.