Yellow, Rose or White Gold? Take the Quiz and Find Your Fit

With an alluring glow, incredible durability and easy care, gold is a popular choice for all kinds of jewelry. In fact, it’s been used in necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other fine jewelry for centuries. While pure gold brings a yellow tone, there are many different types of gold in a variety of shades.

So, how many types of gold are there? In the jewelry world, there are three main gold types: yellow gold, rose gold and white gold. These different types of gold are created when pure gold is alloyed with additional metals to increase its durability and change its appearance. Other less popular gold types include green and black shades.

The rose, yellow and white shades of gold are the most popular for jewelry. Ready to find your fit? Take our quiz and go for the gold that’s right for you!

Wedding bands in yellow gold, rose gold and white gold all with diamonds.

Gold Finder Quiz

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Already have some gold jewelry? Which color is the most common in your collection?

Rose gold

White gold

Yellow gold

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What style era best fits your personality?

80s and 90s

2010s

1920s

1930s and 1940s

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What kind of gemstones do you prefer to wear?

Cooler gems like higher color grade diamonds or aquamarine

Pink gems such as morganite

Warm diamonds

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What clothing colors do you usually choose?

Darker clothing

Soft shades

Bright colors

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How would you describe your personal style?

Romantic

Classic

Modern

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Choose an engagement ring detail

Warm diamond accents

Vintage-inspired engraving

Hidden diamond halo

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Choose a birthstone color

Citrine

Pearl

Amethyst

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Pick a nail polish color

Lilac

Red

Green

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Pick a jewelry staple

Love knot bracelet

Large hoop earrings

Pavé diamond ring

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Choose a diamond shape

Heart

Marquise

Emerald

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What shade best describes your hair color?

Darker shades like black or deep brunette

Warmer shades such as deep blondes and reds

Cooler shades like lighter blondes or gray hair

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If you’re looking to match your skin tones, what are your skin’s undertones?

Neutral undertones

Warm undertones

Cool undertones

Now that you’ve found your fit, we invite you to explore our wide selection of gold jewelry. Each shade of gold offers its own benefits, style and price points. Many can be mixed and matched for unique looks. Visit your local Blue Nile jewelry store or shop our jewelry online to add gold’s alluring shine to your jewelry collection.

About the Author

Elizabeth Hadden is a GIA AJP (Applied Jewelry Professional) and vintage jewelry hobbyist with a special admiration for Georgian-era pieces. In addition to a growing jewelry collection of odd charms and offbeat designs, she has a bachelor’s in English. She combines her love of the history behind jewelry with an appreciation for modern takes on popular motifs.

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