DIY Rose gold

**china** · 08-02-2019, 06:26 AM

Hi,
Any one made their own rose gold, any traps I should be aware of
I am assuming my biggest hurdle will be coming up with matching solder

**art925** · 08-02-2019, 08:34 AM

I have made my own rose gold in the past, just follow the "recipe". If you are selling and therefore going for hallmarking, I make my golds a fraction purer than required, standard is a minimal fineness and allows some breathing space. Regarding solder, purchased solder never matches anyway providing you point this out to your client.

**china** · 08-02-2019, 01:18 PM

Ah yes therein lies the problem I am the client and I am more fussy and critical than any one could imagine, this item (Diamond set ring) will be by far the most expensive item by a long long way that I have ever created and will be a gift
I have more than enough Gold I just need to turn it into rose Gold, no matter how I work it is going to require some soldering and I want this to be as invisible as it can be, as for the recipe do you have any that are proven

**art925** · 08-02-2019, 03:39 PM

Let me know your what standard you are looking at and I can check out my references. Maybe I have a solder recipe. Practice your design in silver and use a contrasting solder..maybe rose gold...so you can test your skills and see how little is actually required.