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GREEN GOLD

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Handmade, Art Nouveau era, antique floral brooch featuring a blue zircon set in 10 karat rose gold and green gold
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Green gold is a precious metal with a subtle green tint, created by alloying gold and silver.

Green gold's appearance is more of a greenish yellow than an actual green.

Enamels adhere to green gold better than pure gold.
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