White Gold JewelleryWhite gold jewelry is basically created from white gold, which is an alloy of gold. Gold is mixed with white metals like palladium or nickel and its purity like yellow gold is also measured in karats. White gold can be used in jewelry and in accessories depending on the white metals used for making them. Nickel for example is strong and durable and hence gold and nickel are mixed to create White gold jewelry like rings, bracelet, and earrings. On the other hand, gold-palladium mix creates a softer version and hence can be used for cufflinks, tie-pins, and mainly for jewelry with gemstone settings. Some of the gemstones of jewels that are an integral part of this type of jewelry include diamond (the most popular of all), emerald, ruby, sapphire, opal, amethyst, peridot, topaz, aquamarine, garnet, quartz, amber, coral, and many more. White gold jewlry is mostly available in 14k gold but you can also find some great masterpieces in 9ct too. The white finish of this type of jewellry makes it popular. Imagine wearing it on a black ball gown in a full moon night! Imagine the glitter! All eyes will be on you! That's the kind of magnetism it holds and is sometimes preferred over sterling silver jewelry. White gold unlike traditional yellow gold is a different class altogether and projects charm and makes the wearer look dignified. One of the biggest jewelry stores is Geneve and their geneve Italy collection is considered to be one of the finest in the world. This is the closest you can get to ever wearing something that is authentically italian! There is also a lot of demand in the market for vintage jewelry in white gold. Elizabethan and renaissance designs have been popular in their era and are quite popular in this era as well. Used mostly for rings, some of the most popular vintage designs include retro moderne diamond ring in 14 karat white gold, art deco 1/2 carat diamond filigree engagement ring in 18 karat white gold, sapphire engagement ring in 14 karat white gold, pink sapphire castle engagement ring in 18 karat white gold, diamond filigree and ruby engagement ring in 14 karat white gold, and royal crown 1 carat antique style engraved 18 karat white gold ring. But if you are buying yellow gold or white gold there are certain aspects that you should consider. There are 4 factors that will decide whether the White gold jewellery you plan to buy is pure or not. These factors are: - Karatage: Gold can be 10k, 14k, or 18k where 10k is the least pure as it has 41.7% pure gold while 18k is the purest with 75% pure gold. - Gram Weight: The weight of the white gold ring or the bracelet is important. It is important to know how much it weighs because the more the weight; the more expensive and durable it will be. - Design: Design refers to the patterns, and the overall finish of the jewelry. - Quality: There are strict quality standards for gold and most authentic jewelers will even provide you with a quality certificate. |