Has anyone ever had a jeweler create a custom alloy to make a specific shade not typically found in stores? I am trying to find a jeweler to do this, and I would love to get a recommendation if anyone has and was pleased with the results.
I've fallen in love with the idea of rose gold for my wedding set, but the typical 14k is too dark on my skin tone. I would love the colour to be a pale pink, something between white gold and 10k/14k rose. Naturally, I've been able to find examples of this colour in abundance in various mystery metals, but not in a proper 14k alloy. I'm thinking it should be possible to achieve a pale rose colour at >= 14k, since 18k white gold exists. Anything wrong with this line of reasoning? Is there anything to be wary of/ask the jeweler? I realize it would make future repairs difficult, maybe it's possible to buy an extra little bit of the alloy just in case?
I've fallen in love with the idea of rose gold for my wedding set, but the typical 14k is too dark on my skin tone. I would love the colour to be a pale pink, something between white gold and 10k/14k rose. Naturally, I've been able to find examples of this colour in abundance in various mystery metals, but not in a proper 14k alloy. I'm thinking it should be possible to achieve a pale rose colour at >= 14k, since 18k white gold exists. Anything wrong with this line of reasoning? Is there anything to be wary of/ask the jeweler? I realize it would make future repairs difficult, maybe it's possible to buy an extra little bit of the alloy just in case?