MELTING GOLD

The melting point of gold depends on the alloy. The various alloy recipes create variations in gold melting temperatures. Gold is generally mixed with silver and copper plus trace amounts of other metals to form the jewelry alloys. White gold often has nickel or palladium and the melting temperature is typically higher than for yellow gold.

Yellow Gold Melting Temperature:

10k yellow gold - Around 1617° F - 1650° F (881° - 891° C)
14k yellow gold - Around 1524° F - 1606° F (829° - 874° C)
18k yellow gold - Around 1679° F - 1765° F (915° - 963° C)

White Gold Melting Temperature:

10k white gold - Around 1822° F (994° C)
14k white gold - Around 1737 F (947° C)
14k white gold with palladium (uncommon) - Around 1968° F (1076° C)
18k white gold - Around 1704° F (929° C)
18k white with palladium (uncommon) - Around 2006° F (1097° C)