What kind of gold is this?

[Mooshi]

Is this un-plated white gold, a low karat yellow gold, or something else?
I love the satin finish but also love the off white creamy gold color, and I'm not sure what to ask for to achieve this color.

 

[kenny]

In addition to the responses offered here, I'd be sure to ask the professional you plan to commission to make your piece.

If (s)he doesn't know I might find another pro.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Could be. Here’s my 14k unplated WG ring with LGD censored out.






Different karats of unplated WG have different tones. IMHO 14k is the prettiest.

 

[goldnsilver]

Definitely looks like unplated white gold to me. Low carat yellow gold, which are 10k, 9k, and (continental) 8k would look much brassier and yellower. I think if you show the reference pictures to the jeweller and ask for unplated white gold, they should be able to give you a range of samples to choose from (jewellers often have their own recipes for alloys, so karat isn't the only determining factor for colour).

Edit:
Also your reference ring looks like it has a matte finish, no?

 

[Mooshi]

Thanks everyone. I'll definitely ask what the jeweller recommends, just wanted some more opinions first. Yes it has a matte or satin finish, I love that look

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

To show how the metal changes color in different situations (LGD redacted):

Yellow light surrounded by rose gold


Daylight:

 

[distracts]

Is this un-plated white gold, a low karat yellow gold, or something else?
I love the satin finish but also love the off white creamy gold color, and I'm not sure what to ask for to achieve this color.

Where did you find the picture? The easiest way to know what it is will be to go to the source.