The Tiffany T wrap ring comes with diamonds set in 18K rose gold. Photo courtesy Tiffany & Co.

The Cartier Love Bracelet uses rose gold as a compliment with other precious metals to create a layering effect. Photo courtesy Cartier.

BY LESLIE JORDAN CLARY

Rose gold is on the rise as the year’s hottest metal for fashioning high jewelry. Some brands such as Tiffany & Co. are incorporating it to such a degree that they are releasing entire collections entirely in rose gold without using any traditional yellow gold, silver or platinum. Others like Chaumet and Cartier are using it as a compliment with other high-end metals to create delicate, stackable jewelry. An alloy of gold and copper, rose gold gives off a soft rose glow. Depending upon the amount of copper used, the colors can range from a gentle pink hue to a deeper sunset shade.

—Summer 2016