WHAT IS WHITE GOLD?

White gold is an alloys, made of combination of gold mixed with other metals (palladium, nickel, silver, manganese, platinum or zinc). All these other metals used to create white color in white gold. White gold is actually not really white. In facts, it can range from faint yellow to brownish tints.

 

WHY IS IT MIX WITH ALLOY METALS?

In all gold jewellery, pure gold has to be mixed with harder metals for added durability and strength. On its own, pure gold is a very soft metal. Without the harder alloy metals keeping it rigid, pure gold would easily bend out of shape.

The higher percentage of added metal in gold, the whiter of gold color would be. Palladium and nickel are the main metal that lighten the gold to white. 

WHY IS WHITE GOLD IS COATED IN RHODIUM?

The white color is achieved when the white gold piece being plated with rhodium to make it whiter and shinier. Rhodium also commonly used in white gold. But using rhodium as a coating metals on the white gold will also rising the price of the white gold itself.

WHY DOES WHITE GOLD EVENTUALLY START TO LOOK LIKE YELLOW GOLD?

Over the time, the rhodium coating becomes worn, revealing the yellow gold color underneath.

 

Eventually, all white gold jewelry begins to show yellow gold color. How quickly this happens depends on many factors such as the pH level of your skin, and what toiletries or household chemicals the jewelry comes into contact with. Even environmental factors, like how much pollution there is in your area, can influence how quickly the yellow gold begins to show through. This can be resolved easily by getting the jewelry re-coated with rhodium every so often. This can be easily done at most jewellers.

IS WHITE GOLD REAL GOLD?

Yes. Even though it contains alloy metals, white gold is made from real, pure gold. You’ll be able to verify that your white gold jewelry contains real gold by looking at its hallmark.

A hallmarking is a small symbol stamped on the inside of a piece of jewelry that identifies it as a certified and authentic. 

HOW MUCH PURE GOLD IN WHITE GOLD?

Normally, white gold jewelry don’t have their specific Hallmark. But in the gold industry, for white gold they will use Hallmark such as 750, 585, 375 and etc. All these Hallmark is actually as same as yellow gold. And these Hallmark is represent percentage of pure gold used for your white gold.

For example, 750 is containing 75% pure gold, 585 containing 58.5% pure gold and 375 containing 37.5% of pure gold and the rest is other metals. So, the valuation of white gold is depend on percentage of pure gold in your jewelry. As we mention before, when you bought white gold, the price will be higher charged because based on design, workmanship, and other aspect like with or without diamond or any other precious stone. But if you want to sell, the price is follow gold scrap value.

 

ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE OF WHITE GOLD

Advantages

-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.

-Its neutral colour and durability makes it the perfect setting for all gemstones. It looks beautiful and classic, suited to all outfits and events.

Disadvantages

-As white gold is made from a mix of pure yellow gold with alloys and coated in rhodium, overtime it will need recoating to maintain its color.

-Although this is an easy and fairly inexpensive process that can done by most jewellers, it could mean that you’ll need to be without your engagement or wedding ring for a period of a few days while it’s being done. Overtime, it will add to the overall cost of your jewelry.

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