Thanks to different alloys, gold jewelry is available in a variety of striking colors. Learn about how they are made in this presentation.

1. Colored Gold JewelryColored Gold Jewelry
Types of Colored Gold and HowTypes of Colored Gold and How
They Are MadeThey Are Made
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2. A “Problem” with Pure GoldA “Problem” with Pure Gold
• Pure gold (24k) is rarely used in jewelry because it is
very soft and easy to damage with everyday wear.
• Luckily, jewelers can lower the purity of the gold
they intend to work with by alloying it with another
metal.
– Gold alloys are stronger, cheaper, and can give the jeweler
more artistic freedom.
• The alloying process often changes gold’s striking
yellow color into something else entirely.
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White GoldWhite Gold
• White gold is among the most popular metals in the
jewelry market.
• To achieve a white or silvery shade, gold can be
alloyed with:
– Nickel – the lowest cost choice, but may cause allergic
reactions on some skin types
– Silver – color and durability are enhanced with a rhodium
plating
– PalladiumPalladium – similar to silver, but doesn’t require a rhodium
plating
– PlatinumPlatinum – the most expensive option, but provides the
most brilliant color and durability

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Rose GoldRose Gold
• Rose gold is made by alloying copper and gold
together.
• Depending on the amount of copper added, rose
gold can take on hues ranging from pink to red.
• Rose gold is very popular in ring making because of
the way it compliments skin tones.

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Green GoldGreen Gold
• Jewelers can add a subtle touch of green to gold
pieces by alloying them with silver.
– Green gold can also occur naturally in the earth’s crust,
where it is referred to as electrum.
• Jewelers used to darken the shade of green by
adding cadmium to the alloy – but because of
cadmium’s toxic properties, it’s no longer done.

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Black GoldBlack Gold
• Black gold is quite rare because it is difficult to make.
• Gold must be alloyed with cobalt or chromium, then
specially heat-treated to obtain its black hue.

7. About MGSAbout MGS
Manhattan Gold & Silver | 45 W 47th Street | New York, NY 10036 | 212-398-1454
• Manhattan Gold & Silver (MGS) is a precious metals refiner that has been
based in Manhattan’s historic Diamond District since 1985. We are a B2B
company that buys and recycles precious metal scraps that accumulate in
other businesses.
• We serve:
– Jewelers
– Pawnbrokers
– Dentists
– The industrial sector
– Antique dealers
– Machinists
– And more!
• MGS also creates charts, calculators, and other online tools for our
customers to use.
– Try our Precious Metals Prices app, which lets you monitor the real-time
precious metals market situation from anywhere, right from your iPhone.

8. Recycle your PreciousRecycle your Precious
Metals for ProfitMetals for Profit
• MGS accepts gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
• Payouts are based on the London Fixing.
• Up to 98% payout (among the highest in the US)
– Up to 98.5% for gold brought in for hand testing.
• Not in NYC? Ship us your precious metals using
our Ship & Sell service. Ship & Sell offers:
– Same day wired payment (once lot is received)
– Discounted, insured shipping
– Payout calculator
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9. Connect with MGSConnect with MGS
• For amazing facts, history and news, read our
gold and precious metals blog.
• Join the conversation about precious metals on the
MGS Facebook page.
• Follow gold, silver, and other precious metal trends at the
MGS Twitter account.
• Circle MGS on Google+ to hear our latest updates.
• If you do business with us, connect with us on the
MGS LinkedIn page.
• To see precious metal melting and refinement in action, visit the
MGS Youtube channel.
Manhattan Gold & Silver | 45 W 47th Street | New York, NY 10036 | 212-398-1454

10. Connect with MGSConnect with MGS
• For amazing facts, history and news, read our
gold and precious metals blog.
• Join the conversation about precious metals on the
MGS Facebook page.
• Follow gold, silver, and other precious metal trends at the
MGS Twitter account.
• Circle MGS on Google+ to hear our latest updates.
• If you do business with us, connect with us on the
MGS LinkedIn page.
• To see precious metal melting and refinement in action, visit the
MGS Youtube channel.
Manhattan Gold & Silver | 45 W 47th Street | New York, NY 10036 | 212-398-1454