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These colors are not natural colors of pure gold; They are made by alloying gold with other metals or by treating its surface. Let’s know more about it.
When we think of gold, we often picture the yellow metal in our minds. But few people know that gold actually comes in many colors, including pink, white, black, green, blue, and even purple. These colors are not natural colors of pure gold; They are made by alloying gold with other metals or by treating its surface. Let’s know more about it.
Yellow gold is the closest to natural gold. It is made by mixing pure gold with silver and copper to create a dominant yellow color.
Pink gold, also known as rose gold, is made with the addition of copper. The higher the copper content, the deeper the pink color. Copper makes this gold stronger and more durable than yellow or white gold.
White gold is made by alloying gold with white metals such as nickel, palladium, or platinum. It is usually coated with radium to increase its luster.
Green gold is made by mixing gold with silver and sometimes zinc. This gives it a light green or greenish-yellow color. Green gold was used in ancient jewelry.
Blue gold is made by alloying gold with metals such as iron or gallium. It produces a blue color but makes the metal more brittle. There is also a type of purple gold that is produced by alloying with aluminum.
December 17, 2025 10:37 AM IST
Gold is not only yellow but also black and pink: Learn about all the different types of gold

