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White gold has become very popular.





FINDING AND BUYING WHITE GOLD

White gold will look beautiful on you whether you are a man or a woman.

You can find a great selection of white gold diamond wedding rings, bands and white gold wedding ring sets. If you're looking for something a little fancier than silver and as shiny as gold, that can also become a piece of wonderful keepsake jewelry, white gold makes a very elegant ring that can be passed on to future generations.

Whether you're looking for a plain gold wedding band, or a wedding ring with sparkling diamonds, white gold is an excellent choice for those looking for something a little extra special


 

 







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What is White Gold?

Is white gold the same as platinum?-No. White gold and platinum have their own properties which make them unique. White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver and palladium. White gold can be 18kt, 14kt, 9kt or any karat. For example, 18kt yellow gold is made by mixing 75% gold (750 parts per thousand) with 25% (250 parts per thousand) other metals such as copper and zinc. 18kt white gold is made by mixing 75% gold with 25% other metals such as silver and palladium. So the amount of gold is the same but the alloy is different.

Traditionally nickel was used in white gold, however, nickel is no longer used in most white gold made today as nickel can cause reactions with some people.

When white gold rings are new they are coated with another white metal called Rhodium. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and Rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color. The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look more white. The natural color of white gold is actually a light grey color. The Rhodium is very white and very hard, but it does wear away eventually. To keep a white gold ring looking its best it should be re-rhodium plated approximately each 12 to 18 months. Most local jewelers are able to rhodium plate jewelry for a cost effective price.


The Top 10 Points About White Gold


1. Fashionable and desirable
2. Available up to 21 carats
3. It will enhance diamonds and other gemstones
4. Highly reflective
5. The nickel in white gold can cause a skin irritation
6. Palladium white gold is more expensive
7. White gold can go off-white and needs re rhodium plated
8. Palladium and silver alloys are higher quality and not coated
9. Makes an elegant ring
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