DIFFERENT BETWEEN WHITE GOLD AND PLATINUM

Have you ever confuse between white gold and platinum? There are a lot of different factors that set these two white metals apart from one another. On the surface they may look the same, but they couldn’t be more different.

WHITE GOLD JEWELRIES

PLATINUM JEWELRIES

1)   White gold and platinum are different metals.

White gold basically is gold. Gold is yellow. Platinum is itself a white metal. White gold and platinum have their own properties that make them unique. White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver, nickel or palladium. The white color is achieved when the white gold piece being plated with rhodium to make it whiter and shinier.

Platinum is a naturally white color metal. It does not need to be  alloyed for color. For jewelry platinum  normally contain 90%-95% platinum and the balance is iridium or ruthenium. 

2) Durability & Lifespan

Platinum has long been known as the hardest and most durable metal for jewelry. This can be shown on the result of surface scratches. When white gold is scratched, the gold is scratched away and is lost.  

 

While platinum is scratched, it develops something called a patina finish. This type of finish will make your jewelry look like an antique. Platinum’s metal can be moved back in place with polishing because it is not actually losing metal like white gold.  

 

Platinum’s durability is one of its strongest as a precious metal. It will help hold precious stones like diamond in place securely for a lifetime. Because platinum is able to handle scratches and wear and tear more, a platinum piece can last for generations. Platinum jewelry is easy to get looking like new again and can easily be resized or reconditioned if it is passed down. 

 

3) Long Term Care

White gold is a beautiful white metal, but you should knew that when white gold is made, yellow gold is mixed together with other metal and plated with rhodium this is what makes a white gold piece look the same as a platinum piece when they are both in new condition. 

However, that over time the rhodium plating finish will wear down and the jewelry will begin to show its natural yellow color. When this happens, you’ll have to get it rhodium plated again by a jeweler. Depending on how active you are and how often you wear the piece of jewelry, this could start to happen fairly quickly. There is a long term commitment to maintenance when you purchase white gold.

Platinum, on the other hand, will age in a different way. To be considered platinum, a piece must contain 95% or more of the platinum, making it one of the purest precious metals you can buy. Over time, platinum will fade in a different way. It won’t turn yellow, like yellow gold; but, it will begin to lose its shiny finish and build a natural patina. Some people actually prefer this look because it will show the brilliance of a diamond and make it appear more sparkly. Similar to white gold, a platinum piece can be brought back to life by a jeweler who can restore its original condition simply by polishing it. 

4) Hypoallergenic Potential

When comparing metals, you’ll also want to think about the possibility that the metal could irritate your skin or cause an allergic reaction. Hypoallergenic metals will help to reduce the possibility that you will have an allergic reaction by minimizing potentially irritating substances. 

Platinum is actually the only true hypoallergenic precious jewelry metal that you can buy, because it is 95% pure. Because white gold is made from a mix of metals, some of these metals could easily irritate someone’s skin if they have a particular sensitivity.

5) Cost

Platinum will almost always be more expensive than white gold because it is 30 times more rare and mined much less than gold. To be more specific, 2,700 tons of gold are mined per year compared to 80 tons of platinum. 

Also, platinum is denser than gold. The exact same ring would weigh more if its made of platinum over white gold. This same ring in platinum would also be much more expensive in platinum because precious metals are priced by weight. 

WHERE TO SELL WHITE GOLD OR PLATINUM?

Do you have any old and unwanted white gold or platinum? Don’t know what to do with your old and broken jewelry? No worries. You can sell your gold at Jewel Cafe in Klang / Shah Alam, Selangor. Rather than just keep it in your drawer, you actually still can earn money from that unwanted items.

We are NO.1 Jewelry Recycle Store from Japan. If you feel difficult to find platinum buyer or white gold buyer at KL/Selangor area, now we can be the right place for you! If you need instant cash for your platinum, just bring to us for estimation. We can accept all gold/platinum grades, whether it is broken or not in a good condition. I you don’t have receipt we still can buy your platinum with a good price.

Feel free to visit us for more information! Hurry! Sell your items to us now!