Gold is the only metal with a natural yellow colour. Pure gold is known as fine gold and forms the basis of many pieces of jewellery at ORFÈVRE. The processing of fine gold requires special expertise.

Gold is extremely resistant: Neither moist air, heat nor many acids attack the metal. This makes it ideal for permanent wear on the skin.

Fine gold is alloyed with other metals such as palladium, silver or copper to create jewellery in different shades. This results in variations such as white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or red gold.