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14K Rose Gold: what it's made of, its purity, and its value
Stronger pink tone than K18RG due to lower gold percentage. Affordable and durable.
Published May 30, 2026
Quick facts
- Karat
- 14K
- Purity
- 58.5%
- Fineness
- 585/1000
- Color
- Rose
- Density
- 13.6 g/cm³
- Melting point
- 855 °C
What it's made of
- Gold
- 58.5%
- Copper
- 31%
- Silver
- 10.5%
The gold content is fixed at 58.5% — that's what makes it 14K. The remaining metals are what set the color: Copper is the dominant alloy metal here, and copper is what pulls the color toward pink and red.
About 14K Rose Gold
Stronger pink tone than K18RG due to lower gold percentage. Affordable and durable.
How much it's worth
The melt value of a 14K Rose Gold piece is gold spot price × 0.585 × weight (g), because only 58.5% of the metal is gold. A buyer then deducts roughly 5–15% for refining and margin, so a cash offer lands just under that figure. Higher-karat gold packs in more gold per gram, so it carries a higher melt value — but it's also softer and scratches more easily, which is why everyday jewelry often uses lower karats.
* Frequently asked
FAQ
- Q. How much gold is in 14K Rose Gold?
- A. 58.5% by weight. 14K means 14 parts gold out of 24, which works out to 585/1000 fineness — the rest is alloy metals added for color and durability.
- Q. Is 14K Rose Gold real gold?
- A. Yes. 14K is genuine gold — it's 58.5% pure gold by weight, alloyed with other metals. It is not gold-plated or gold-filled; the gold runs all the way through.
- Q. Why is 14K Rose Gold rose?
- A. The color comes from the metals mixed with the gold. Copper is the dominant alloy metal here, and copper is what pulls the color toward pink and red.
- Q. Will 14K Rose Gold tarnish or cause skin reactions?
- A. Solid 14K gold doesn't tarnish, and this alloy is nickel-free, so skin reactions are rare. Surface films usually come from skin oils or lotions and wipe off with a soft cloth.
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