Get Value for Money By Investing In White Gold Engagement Rings

Posted by valentinemargo on October 4th, 2022

The world is changing pretty fast with almost everything losing its traditional value. It is no different for jewelry either. The dangling earrings and pretty anklets are hardly seen anymore, especially on the person of a modern woman who has to keep pace with the world. The vintage look of yellow gold is slowly beginning to recede as well. The modern generation favors the pristine appearance with white metal being high in popularity today. You will thus be able to source engagement rings in platinum, palladium, and rhodium. However, it is the white gold engagement rings that have been making headlines at present.

What is white gold? You have heard that natural gold is colored yellow which reminds you of sparkling sunlight. Well, you cannot be further from the truth as gold is sold in multiple forms right now. You will thus be pleased to learn that this type of gold was created as an alternative to platinum the most expensive metal. The metal is not unblemished gold that is retrieved from mines though. Instead, this white metal is an alloy that includes gold along with zinc and nickel. If you find the band to be stamped as 18 carats, you should be convinced that the band is 75% pure gold.

Do not be disappointed that the gold is not of theorist firm though. You may find it more appealing for two distinct reasons. First is the shining white color that provides a subtle base for a brilliant diamond that sparkles most enticingly when it is set on white gold. The other reason that is not any less important is the ability of the alloy to be rigid and sturdier than yellow gold. You may thus design it any way you like to give an enticing shape that is quite unheard of when working with yellow gold.

You may be surprised to know that the white gold engagement ring would be coated with rhodium. Well, zinc and nickel would be enough to change the color to white, why do you need an extra coat? It is interesting to know that rhodium which belongs to the same group as platinum adds a sheen to the metal making it lustrous. Besides, rhodium will make the metal completely scratch-proof thus protecting it from damage.

White gold engagement rings: Popular designs

Well, you are going to be spoilt for choice when you insist upon white gold as the base metal. While you are welcome to opt for a simple style such as a plain band, you may opt for a more ornate floral motif that is emblazoned with diamonds and/or pearls as well.

Some of the designs that have been most popular as engagement rings include:-

•          Pave diamonds completely encircling the band
•          Solitaire diamond of good clarity and cut that matches the band perfectly
•          A halo setting
•          Rose gold & white gold combination

It is not surprising to note that men are equally excited by the idea of wearing one of the discrete white gold engagement rings.