This versatile metal compliments any gemstone, as it’s becoming an increasingly popular choice in fine jewelry. The white gold also gives you the look and feel of platinum with more flexibility in your budget.
With its alloy composition patented in the early 1900s, white gold is now becoming an increasingly popular choice in fine jewelry today. This diverse and versatile metal can be found everywhere including hands of British royalty and even your local jewelry store. It is silvery white color gives you the look and feel of platinum with more flexibility in your budget.
The purity of gold is measured in karats (symbol: k or kt). Pure gold (99.9% gold) is graded as 24k. Lower grades are represented proportionally; 14k gold is 58.5% gold and 41.5% alloy and 18k gold is 75% gold and 25% alloy. Gold is mixed with alloys to strengthen it, as pure gold is too soft for traditional jewelry.
White gold is commonly alloyed with copper, nickel, zinc and/or palladium. Unlike yellow gold, it is plated with a metal called rhodium in order to maintain the platinum like appearance. This plating can wear over time; however, it can be restored with a simple replating process.
Storage
Securely store in non-abrasive or velvet like pouches and fabric lined jewelry boxes
Avoid keeping multiple pieces together
Cleaning
Using a soft brush, clean gently in warm water and mild dish soap
Dry with a soft cloth, lint-free if possible
Do not use metallic brushes, corrosive cleaning solutions (such bleach and chlorine), or paper towels and tissues.
