Materials & finishes
Since pure gold is too soft for jewellery making, it is mixed with other metals to create different types of alloys. All Gold of Sweden rings are made from 18-carat gold, which means they contain 75% pure gold and 25% other metals such as copper and silver.
We use recycled metals, thereby helping to reduce global demand for newly mined metals and the strain this places on the environment. The quality of our recycled gold is exactly the same as that of newly mined gold, but the process requires only a fraction of the resources used in mining, which we believe is a sustainable and obvious choice.
We offer red gold and white gold as standard, but if you would like a ring in a different colour, such as yellow gold or rose gold, we can of course arrange this. Our smooth rings are also available in palladium. Please contact us for more information and prices.
18 K RED GOLD OR YELLOW GOLD
We work with both Swedish red gold and European yellow gold. Our red gold consists of 75% fine gold, 8-9% silver and 16-17% copper. Our yellow gold consists of 75% fine gold, 16-17% silver and 8-9% copper.
18 K WHITE GOLD
Our white gold consists of 75% fine gold, 16% palladium and a mixture of silver, copper and zinc. As standard, all our white gold rings are rhodium-plated, which means that they are dipped in a bath of rhodium to give them a whiter surface. This coating wears off over time, so you may need to have your ring rhodium-plated again after a while. Of course, you can also get your ring without rhodium plating if you prefer, but it will then have a slightly greyer tone.
SURFACE FINISH
For our smooth rings, you can choose between a glossy or matte surface finish as standard. Our matte surface finish is what is commonly known as Rosenholm matte. If you would like a different type of surface finish, such as diamond-brushed or hammered, we can of course arrange this.
It is important to be aware that different types of surface finishes wear over time and need to be redone at regular intervals to maintain their original appearance.