Yellow, White or Rose Gold: How to Choose
Gold guide
In 18K jewellery, yellow, white and rose gold all contain the same 75% pure gold; the colour comes from the other 25%. Choose yellow for a classic warm look, white if you mostly wear silver-toned jewellery or want diamonds to look icy, and rose for a soft pink warmth. There is no wrong answer: pick the colour that matches the jewellery you already wear. At Lana Al Kamal, the Arabic Name Necklace and the Arabic Letter Necklace come in all three colours at the same price, from AED 4,250 and AED 3,200 (November 2026).
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By Lana Al Kamal
Founder and jewellery designer, GIA-trained, Dubai · Updated 12 November 2026
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Harper's Bazaar ArabiaEmirates WomanGrazia ArabiaJdeed MagazineKey takeaways
- In 18K, yellow, white and rose gold all contain 75% gold; only the other 25% changes the colour.
- Yellow is the classic warm colour, white suits diamonds and silver-toned jewellery, and rose has a soft pink warmth from copper.
- The Arabic Name and Arabic Letter necklaces come in all three colours at the same price.
Yellow, white and rose gold compared
| Yellow gold | White gold | Rose gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure gold in 18K | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Mixed with | Silver and copper | White metals such as palladium or silver | More copper, some silver |
| Look | Warm, classic gold | Cool, silvery | Warm, soft pink |
| Finish | None needed | Usually a thin rhodium plating for a bright white | None needed |
| Goes well with | Other gold pieces, warm colours | Diamonds, silver watches, cool colours | Both yellow and white pieces |
Exact alloy recipes differ between workshops, so treat the "mixed with" row as typical, not universal.
Pieces in this guide
Arabic Name Necklace★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)From AED 4,250Shop now
Arabic Letter NecklaceAED 3,200Shop now
Classic Round Diamond RingFrom AED 6,000Shop now
Is one colour more valuable than another?
Not in gold content. An 18K piece is 75% gold whatever its colour, so the colour is a style choice, not a quality one. On the Lana Al Kamal name and letter necklaces the price is the same for all three colours. What changes value is the karat: our comparison of 18K and 21K gold explains why 18K is used for diamond and calligraphy pieces, and why white and rose gold exist in 18K but not in 24K.
How to choose your colour
- Match what you already wear. If your watch, rings and earrings are yellow gold, a yellow necklace will sit with them every day. This matters more than any rule.
- Skin tone, as a rule of thumb. Many people find yellow and rose flatter warm undertones and white flatters cool ones. It is a guide, not a law; try a piece you own against your skin.
- With diamonds. White gold makes diamonds look whiter and brighter because the metal around them is white. Yellow and rose give diamonds a warmer setting.
- Mixing. Rose gold sits comfortably between yellow and white, so it works if you wear both.
- For a gift. Look at the jewellery the person wears most. If you cannot tell, yellow gold is the traditional Gulf choice.
What to buyArabic Name Necklace, from AED 4,250Does the colour last?
Yellow and rose gold keep their colour, because the colour runs right through the metal. White gold is usually plated with rhodium for its bright white, and after years of daily wear the plating can thin and show a slightly warmer tone underneath; a jeweller can replate it. For everyday cleaning, see our jewellery care guide.
Which Lana Al Kamal pieces come in all three colours?
The Arabic Name Necklace (AED 4,250 to 4,850 by number of letters) and the Arabic Letter Necklace (AED 3,200) let you choose yellow, white or rose gold, with November 2026 prices. The classic diamond rings, such as the Classic Round Diamond Ring (from AED 6,000), also come in all three. Other pieces are made in one colour, shown on each product page. For karat basics, see our guide to choosing the gold karat for a name necklace.
Frequently asked questions
Is white gold real gold?
Yes. 18K white gold is 75% pure gold mixed with white metals, usually finished with a thin rhodium plating for a bright white colour.
Is rose gold more expensive than yellow gold?
Not for the same karat. 18K rose and 18K yellow both contain 75% gold. Lana Al Kamal name and letter necklaces cost the same in all three colours.
Which gold colour suits diamonds best?
White gold makes diamonds look whiter because the metal around them is white. Yellow and rose give a warmer look; both are good choices.
Does rose gold fade?
No. Its pink colour comes from copper mixed through the metal, so it does not wear off.
Which gold colour is best for a name necklace?
The one that matches the jewellery you wear most. The Lana Al Kamal Arabic Name Necklace comes in 18K yellow, white or rose gold at the same price.
Not sure which one?
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About Lana Al Kamal
Lana Al Kamal is an architect and jewellery designer who founded her Dubai-based fine jewellery brand in 2018. She studied at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is a member of the Dubai Chamber jewellery designers group. Every piece is made in 18K gold.
