Nothing decks you out for New Year's Eve like glamorous gold. If there is one night of the year when you want to pull out all your bling, this is it.
Think about it, countries all over the world celebrate the last day of the old year by marking the dawning of the new year. Some places celebrate with fireworks, such as Australia, which lights fireworks over Sydney Harbour. In the United States, since 1904 people have counted down the stroke of midnight using a giant illuminated ball perched high above in Times Square. A worldwide celebration like that is a great opportunity to dress it up!
A variety of golds are used in today's jewelry - everything from 10, 12 14 and 24K jewelry to modern processes such as Silicoro™, which combines a hypoallergenic thermosilicone tube with a delicate 14K gold wire. These gold-tone silicone strands are woven around the tube to create the illusion of a solid piece. The result is an affordable, but durable piece of jewelry. Another new technique in use is Electroform, which creates hollow, lightweight pieces of gold jewelry.
You also have the choice of different colors of gold, the most common of which are white, rose and yellow gold. Pure gold is too soft for most jewelry, so another metal has to be added to it. The particular metal used in the mix is what determines the color of the gold.
Yellow gold is what most people think of when they hear the word "gold." Pure gold is 24K - or 24 karats; 18K gold is 18 parts gold, mixed with six other metals and 14K gold is 14 parts gold and 10 parts of another metal. The minimum amount of gold - and still be considered "gold" - is 10K gold, which is 10 parts gold and 14 parts of another metal.
White gold is mixed with nickel to create the white or gray color. Another metal often used in palladium. It is more expensive than nickel, but is less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
Rose gold contains copper. The more copper mixed with the gold, the deeper the pink or rose tones you will get.
The best part of understanding the different golds is to see how they are used in today's jewelry:
Necklaces
One of the most dynamic gold necklaces is the Silicoro™ 18-inch, multi-strand "Celebration" necklace. It will add instant glam to any outfit you wear it with. Made of dozens of silicone and yellow gold strands, it contains 6.3 grams of gold. When combined with the silicone, it weighs a hefty 70.6 grams. It closes with a 14K gold lobster clasp.
You can also get the same necklace with fewer strands, which naturally brings down the cost, but keeps up the bling. The 15-strand necklace is available in 18- and 20-inch length. It also comes in yellow, white and rose gold.
If you fall in love with the look, check out the multi-strand "Celebration" bracelets and the hoop earrings, which come in the three gold tones, as well as a tri-color gold.
If you want a simpler, more lightweight gold necklace, consider the 24-inch Diamond Cut Circle Link Necklace. It would look stunning against bare skin or a solid blouse. The 14K gold is crafted in a diamond cut, which lets each circle and link sparkle in the nightlight. It comes in white or yellow gold and closes with a lobster clasp.
Bracelets
Make a statement on your wrist with a bold 14K gold Electroform floral bangle bracelet. This beautiful 7-inch long and 1¼-inch wide bangle features a bouquet of diamond cut roses, calla lilies and leaves. You will love the feel of this much gold around your wrist.
Keep the look going with a matching 14K gold Electroform Dolce Bouquet Ring. This dome-shaped ring is actually a bouquet of flowers, created in the same style as the bracelet above. Its setting is 1 1/8 inch long by 1 1/16 of an inch wide and a eye-catching ½-inch high.
If you want a sleeker, elegant look, check out the 14K Gold Flex Bangle Bracelet with your choice of gems. The woven gold bracelet has a contemporary look and measures 7¼ inches by ¼ of an inch wide. Best of all, the bracelet is lightweight and flexible and comes in several combinations:
Try a polished black rhodium plated 14K yellow gold bracelet with a 0.55ct, oval-shaped amethyst.
Mix it up with a two-tone gold bracelet, made of 14K white and gold jewelry and set with a 0.55ct. oval-shaped sapphire cabochon. Or stick with the basic 14K yellow gold and take your choice of an oval-shaped red coral, ruby or turquoise cabochon stone (carat weight varies by stone).
No matter what style you choose, you cannot go wrong with gold for any celebration.
Keenan Smith is a freelance writer who writes about fashion apparel such as gold jewelry.
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