What is special about white gold?

What is special about white gold?

White gold is a beautiful, precious metal. It has the same appearance as platinum and silver, but has a more affordable price than platinum and is much more hard-wearing than silver. It is the perfect choice for those who prefer a white, silvery appearance over yellow gold.

Is white gold expensive?

Compared to engagement rings made of other metals, both white gold and yellow gold styles are reasonably priced and widely available. While more expensive than silver, white gold and yellow gold are of much higher quality.

Does white gold exist naturally?

White gold doesn’t occur naturally; it gets its silvery hue by being alloyed with white metals such as silver, nickel, manganese, platinum, or palladium. For a shiny finish, white gold is usually coated in rhodium plating that must be replaced periodically to prevent the white gold from reverting back to yellow.

Can I wear white gold daily?

As soft metals, white gold and silver are similar in that jewelers need to mix them with other metal alloys so they are durable enough to undergo daily wear. However, the advantage of white gold and silver being so soft is that they’re both highly malleable, so they’re easy for jewelers to design into different shapes.

Can white gold rust?

White gold doesn’t rust, tarnish or corrode. White gold is much more malleable than platinum, so it’s easier to work into fine, intricate designs. It’s also less expensive than platinum and is ideal for those who want the look of platinum with the heritage and tradition associated with gold.

Can you turn gold into white gold?

Rhodium plating, also called ‘dipping,’ is used most often for white gold. White gold is yellow gold with alloys (different metals) added to it to make it white.

Does white gold turn yellow?

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Because it doesn’t tarnish, it can be more convenient than silver. However, white gold can also change colors over time. The most common complaint about white gold is that it has turned yellow. Gold and silver are metals, and they can experience gradual chemical reactions (and even wear).

How can you tell if white gold is real?

Here are some ways to tell . . .

1. White gold does not tarnish.
2. Platinum is harder and shinier than white gold.
3. Aluminum doesn’t look like a precious metal.
4. Stainless steel is harder than silver, platinum or gold.
5. White gold can be quickly detected using a small gold testing kit.

Which is better silver or white gold?

Durability. When shopping for a piece you’ll wear every day, like an engagement ring, white gold is a much better bet for long-standing durability and resistance to wear. Silver is soft and easy to scratch and can change shape slightly with wear and tear, while white gold is resistant to both corrosion and impact.

What is better yellow or white gold?

White gold is slightly stronger than yellow gold, making it more durable. The cost of white gold and yellow gold is relatively the same, as they’re both made of gold and other alloy metals.