Rose Gold Watches Guide

Rose gold watches are becoming the current rage in jewelry

. Rose gold has risen to the top of gold fashion watch world several times through the years. Rose gold watches are among the fashion elite once again. Once reserved for the use of Russian royalty, rose gold gives a delightful rose glow to the watches it adorns. The hues of the rose gold are warm and soothing, and are known as lover's gold. The rose glow of these watches is very close to red, the color of lovers. Rose gold tones look well with any skin color; unlike some white or yellow gold tones which do not show some skin tones to their best advantage. Rose gold is an alloy composed of silver, copper and gold. Rose gold obtains is rose color from the copper that is added during manufacture. Silver is added to reduce the red color of the copper; the more silver that is added the lighter the rose color. These gold watches are crafted from 18-karat, 14-karat or 10-karat gold.

Starting out as an option for cocktail watches, rose gold watches are now featured with the most fashionable watches. For women, the watches are combined with pearl and diamonds. Cases are built out of rose gold and are found in the classic round, square or oval shapes. Dials can be simple with numerals, hands and a pearl or gold face, or the face can be combined with chronographs and second and third hands. Diamonds can be included on the face and on the bevel if there is one. The watch band can made of other materials, or of rose gold. The rose gold used is generally a light rose pink, but there are shades of rose gold that are more yellow or even reddish. Still popular, the classic cocktail rose gold watch features bands that look like bracelets composed of loops, geometric shapes often with diamonds or colored gem stones. The finest crystals and movements are used in these watches. Many jewelers feature these watches in their Valentine's Day advertisements because the color is very near red.

For men, rose gold watches are sold with gold or black faces in the large oval or square cases. Rose gold is sold in all styles including see through faces and those with extra watch faces. Bevels can perform any number of functions including tracking direction or acting as a stop watch. Due to the effect of sea water on gold, diving watches are not made out of rose gold. The straps can be made out of rose gold, rose gold plate or another materials such as leather. Diamonds are usually found as an accent on high end watches.

Rose gold watches are also available in less complicated designs. Leaving out the diamonds, with movements that use batteries or motion to wind the watch, these rose gold options are still beautiful and long lasting. The watches in this range incorporate browns and blues into the faces and hands for both men and women. And for those needing a watch to stand up to an active lifestyle, stainless steel cases with plated accents offer a great alternative.

These fashion watches will accent any of today's wardrobe choices. These watches are also available in styles that will stand up to a heavy day's work. Rose gold watches are an outstanding choice for your next watch purchase, and a gorgeous gift for the love of your life.

by: David Hartel

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