In its pure form, gold is relatively soft and therefore prone to scratches. At Pandora, we use different alloys to give gold the strength it needs to be durable.

Yellow gold will appear in different tones according to the type and amount of metal alloys used. Yellow gold has a striking golden colour closest to pure gold. 18k yellow gold has a rich and intense yellow tone, while 14k gold has a more subtle yellow tone. 

Rose gold is made from an alloy of yellow gold, silver and copper. Increasing the ratio of copper to silver enhances the intensity of its colour. The highest karat of rose gold is 22k. 14k rose gold consists of 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% copper and silver.