White Gold Jewelry: Why It's Stunning!

I heard about white gold a few years ago and remember how intrigued I was to hear about an alternative to traditional yellow gold.

White gold jewelry is great because it looks fresh. It is quite neutral and understated and thus looks great on most people, which you cannot say about traditional yellow gold. Sometimes traditional gold does not quite fit with a person’s character because it is bold and quite charismatic. However, as I said with white gold jewelry, it is understated and thus should suit almost anybody. While gold jewelry will also fit with most of your clothes. Again, the reason for this boils down to its neutral color. Traditional yellow gold is bold and probably will not compliment your appearance if you are wearing a t-shirt and jeans, for example. This also means that you can only wear your yellow gold jewelry on certain occasions for when dressed a certain why. Again, white gold looks great on you no matter what you’re wearing.

Another great attribute of white gold jewelry is that it looks great when encrusted with diamonds or precious stones. The neutral white gold will draw attention to the diamond or precious stone and will add an element of mystery and intrigue to the piece of jewelry. Traditional gold can also capture this aura, but personally I think that white gold does it best.

So, if you are looking for jewelry, go with white gold! It is fresh, looks great on anybody, compliments your clothing, and arouses intrigue and curiosity.

By Hein Kok

Should You Buy White Gold Or Platinum?

I hear the same question time and time again. "They both look the same, so what's the difference?" Its true, white gold and platinum jewellery do look the same yet white gold is much cheaper than platinum. But before you rush to choose white gold, know the facts:

"I thought gold was yellow?" It is. The gold that is used to make jewellery is almost always not 100% pure. You may have heard the term "carat" to describe the purity of gold. This measure is a scale out of 24 where 24 carat is pure gold. 9 carat gold is thus 37.5% pure gold and 18 carat gold is 75% pure gold. The rest of the metal is actually a mixture of alloys. Gold is very soft and the alloys mixed with it helps make the metal harder. With white gold, white alloys are used to mix with the pure gold, and the result is a pale yellow metal. This pale yellow metal is then coated with Rhodium which is a very hard, expensive and white metal. The result is a bright white metal - white gold.

Platinum, on the other hand, is a metal that is naturally white. Platinum is rarer than gold, heavier, much harder and used in a purer form (usually 95%). Platinum is therefore much more expensive than gold.

The advantages of white gold over platinum when used in jewellery is that it is much more affordable. However, you may need to re-coat the item in Rhodium once or twice a year as wear and tear rubs away the coating and the pale, dull yellow gold becomes visible.

Platinum jewellery is initially more expensive, but it can be argued is more cost effective in the long run as when it scratches or becomes worn, it does not need to be re-coated.

Therefore, my metal of choice for jewellery is platinum. It does not only feel more substantial (as is heavier than gold), it is rarer and also more practical. Besides, when you buy an expensive piece of diamond jewellery, you want to know that you have bought the best!

By Gary Ingram

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring

If you decide for a classic and traditional look on an engagement ring you can opt for a diamond with a gold band. But to add a little twist to it, you can choose a white gold diamond engagement ring.

White gold is actually the result of an alloy that is added with a white metal. This metal may be palladium or nickel and this gives it the white and slight yellow tinge to it.

Like gold, white gold is also measured in carats. The best carat for making a white gold diamond engagement ring is 18 carat white gold which is combined with palladium, meanwhile a 14 carat white gold will not have the enough strength to hold precious stones thus; it can be used for other types of jewelry like for plain bracelets, rings or pendants.

To achieve a radiant color for a white gold diamond engagement ring, the band is covered with a hard metal, rhodium. This coat will eventually thin in years of use. But this can easily be solved by having the band of the white gold diamond engagement ring re-plated at any local jewelry store.

The price of this engagement ring depends on the purity and carat weight both of the band and the diamond itself. The way the ring is constructed and designed will also determine how much the engagement ring would cost.

White gold will not easily corrode or tarnish and is rust-free but with constant use, it may appear dull overtime. To care for your white diamond engagement ring, just use a baby toothbrush, warm water and a detergent free soap. You also have to make a conscious effort to remove your ring when cleaning and using harsh chemicals.

The nicest thing about white gold is the elegance it exudes in spite of its simplicity. Its beauty and elegance is not defined by the expensive nature or the price of it but how the stones are placed, and how they jive with the diamonds, and therefore the white gold allows them to shimmer. Furthermore, the white gold sparks up the curiosity of why it is special and therefore becomes intriguing, unlike gold.

The woman who is bound to wear a white gold diamond engagement ring is a woman who is far from ordinary. The ring will surely sum up how she is and how special she is to the man who gave it and who apparently is the one who promised a lifetime of love.

By Alice Sy

Why White Gold Rings Are A Great Choice

You will have unlimited option when it comes to deciding on wedding rings, or other important rings. You can choose from thousands of styles and types of rings. The type of metal you can use is also an option that you have to decide on. Sterling silver, gold, and titanium are the usual type of metal that people choose for their rings. However, you should not forget that you can also choose white gold rings for any special occasion or meaning.

Gold is considered as the traditional metal for wedding bands but some people simply don’t like the look of it. This metal is not very strong in its purest form which means that it can be bent or chipped rather easily. This is why people with active lifestyles or labor-intensive jobs do not like to wear gold jewelry. Gold rings can often be destroyed or marred by common day-to-day activities.

Silver is also a popular choice but it can tarnish easily. Some people cannot wear it because the skin under their rings turning green, and black in some cases. You should consider white gold rings if gold and silver are to not to your liking.

You can purchase white gold rings on the shops that sell jewelry. You should ask the jeweler to see what they have, and ask them about how to care for white gold before you decide it is something you want. You can also check out online outlets to find white gold jewelry at a cheaper price.

White gold can also be used for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The price for white gold rings is inexpensive if you compare it to other precious metals such as gold or titanium. You will get durability and the look of silver without having to
fear a green ring of skin under your ring when you go for white gold rings.

You have to be careful to choose the ones that are priced right when you look for white gold rings. You may not be getting white gold rings if you find something with a price that is half as much as most jewelers. Dishonest sellers often sell lesser products that never last very long, and often cause skin reactions.

By Morgan Hamilton

The Beauty of White Gold Engagement Ring

Indeed, rings—regardless of its kind—are beautiful and stunning. Depending on your purpose, rings are always valuable and sentimental.

Through the years, the use of rings has always been associated with weddings and engagements. And among the so many types and kinds of rings that have emerged over time, one of most popular choices of brides and grooms is gold.

Today, wanting to veer away from the traditional color of yellow in gold, more and more couples choose white gold diamond rings for their engagement. The contemporary beauty of white gold diamond engagement rings never fail to get the attention of countless future brides and grooms out there because it exudes elegance, simplicity, modernism and power all at the same time.

If you are already looking forward to wearing a precious white gold diamond engagement ring on your finger, then you might as well do a little research about it before finally purchasing it.

According to countless surveys, gold is the most common—not to mention, popular—choice of most couples for their wedding or engagement rings. Gold can either be white golf or yellow gold. Common standards dictates that fine gold jewelry should be mounted in either 14-karat (K) or 18 karat (K) gold.

The 18-karat gold should consist of 18 parts pure gold combines with 6 parts other metals while the 14-karat gold has 14 parts pure gold with 10 parts of other metals. In case of couples looking for their wedding or engagement rings, it is very important that they decide how many karats of they want in a gold mount or shank because it will set the budget and determine some minor advantages and disadvantages.

In market, white gold is more preferable compared to yellow gold. It is also usually harder that’s why it can last for longer period of time. White gold is usually more recommended for a diamond ring mount than yellow gold because it doesn’t wash off after years of use.

Although gold yellow appeals because of its glow and bright finish, more and more soon-to-wed couples prefer the simplicity and elegance of white gold in their diamond engagement rings.

If you are looking for a valuable and reliable mount for your diamond, then you should settle for an 18-K white gold because it is harder and its resistance against scratches is greater compared to other metals. An 18-K white gold is also recommended compared 14-K white gold because it has whiter color. Also, it doesn’t require rhodium in its plate to hide any discoloration that is common to 14-K white gold.

By Low Jeremy

Gold Diamond Engagement Rings

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By Nand Kishore