How to Calculate Rose Gold Value

Gold comes in multiple shades and colors. In addition to the traditional yellow gold, there is pale yellow gold, white gold -- and rose gold. It’s unique warm tone and delicate pink tint have made it a sought-after metal for jewelry buyers. Particularly wonderful for feminine jewelry designs, rose gold is often paired with diamonds and morganite. You may be wondering if the metal itself has resale value. Below, GoldFellow answers the question, is rose gold worth anything?

What Is Rose Gold?

Understanding rose gold value is important whether you are planning to purchase rose gold jewelry or considering selling the rose gold pieces you currently own. But first, let’s start with basics. What is rose gold to begin with? Rose gold is an alloy of pure, 24-karat yellow gold, copper, and silver. This copper-gold alloy is classified into three major shades – rose gold, pink gold, and red gold. The karat value and depth of color of rose gold depends on the ratio between yellow gold, copper, and silver. The more copper is blended in, the deeper the pink or red color. The highest karat version of rose gold is 22 karats.

Common Alloy Ratios For Rose Gold 1

• 18K red gold: 75% gold, 25% copper

• 18K rose gold: 75% gold, 22.25% copper, 2.75% silver

• 18K pink gold: 75% gold, 20% copper, 5% silver

• 12K red gold: 50% gold and 50% copper

The color of rose gold has experienced a surge in popularity with the shade popping up in so many different types of products including eyeshadow palettes and smartphones. The demand for rose gold jewelry has likewise gone up. If you are planning to sell your rose gold jewelry, you will want to know the current rose gold value.

Rose Gold Value vs. Yellow Gold Value

Due to its unique color, there is a common misconception that rose gold is more valuable than yellow gold or white gold. However, just like most gold sold in the jewelry market, rose gold is an alloy and not pure gold. The amount of gold contained in a piece of rose gold, which is measured in karats, is worth the same as that amount of gold contained in a comparative piece of yellow or white gold. Essentially, the gold content is the main factor determining yellow, white, and rose gold value. For example, if you are selling your gold, 14K yellow gold will be worth the same as 14K rose gold.

How Much Is Rose Gold Worth?

When it comes to the worth of your rose gold, understand that gold is gold. The current rose gold value is the same as the current value of yellow gold and white gold. As of December 2020, the value of pure 24K gold is around $60 to $60.30 per gram. 22K gold is around $55 per gram, 18K gold is around $45 per gram, and 14K gold is around $35 per gram.2

Sell Your Rose Gold Pieces For Cash

Here at Goldfellow, you can mail in gold for cash. Our team of mail-in gold buyers have all the tools to help determine what your pieces are worth. You can trust us to give you a fair price for your gold, silver, or diamonds. Don’t wait to sell your jewelry -- you can contact us today for more information.

Sources

1. John Emsley, Open Library -  Nature's Building Blocks: An A–Z Guide to the Elements

2. Live Price of gold – Rose Gold Price