The World Of White Gold Jewelry
White gold jewelry is one of the most popular products on the retail market today, and it has even surpassed the popularity of yellow gold in many markets. White gold rings are hugely popular for engagements and weddings. White gold necklace designs have also become very trendy, because it looks so similar to platinum, which is very expensive and highly sought-after.
White gold jewelry is a product of science rather than nature, however, since makers must combine different alloys with pure gold to create the whitish hue. Some white gold necklaces and rings are produced with nickel or zinc, while others are created with copper or palladium. A lot of white gold rings were made with nickel in the past, but more of the modern designs are made with other materials because people are often allergic to nickel.
Some white gold jewelry is even made with a combination of gold, silver, copper and palladium. Many of the white gold rings in today's jewelry stores are coated with rhodium, as well, which is a reflective and durable metal that is similar to platinum, but much less rare and expensive. Rhodium plating strengthens and brightens the white gold, but it will eventually wear off and need to be re-plated periodically. The amount of time before re-plating is necessary depends on the amount of rhodium present, and how harshly the ring has been treated. From white gold necklaces to sparkly white wedding rings, this jewelry product is definitely here to stay.
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