White Gold Wedding Rings Overview
After the history,
in the United States white gold wedding
rings came into fashion
after World War II because platinum, being popular previously, became
unavailable. As white gold wedding rings match almost any jewelry, many
women all over the world start choosing it as the most optimal choice.
Measured in karats, white gold wedding rings come in 18K, 14K and 9K
styles, depending on the alloy. As this metal is often combined with
nickel, silver and palladium, white gold wedding rings have different
contents of gold. For example, 9K white gold wedding rings contain only
1/3 of pure gold,
being mixed
with silver. 18K white gold wedding rings represent a more prestige
version, featuring up to 3/4 of gold, yet their price is also higher.
Among the benefits of white gold wedding rings are their trendy look
resulting from the pale luminescence, their sturdiness (if compared
with yellow gold rings), and their more or less reasonable prices.
Thus, in general, white gold wedding rings are four times cheaper than platinum
ones, and even a little bit cheaper then yellow gold rings. Due to
their low prices the buyers of white gold wedding rings can save money
for choosing more exquisite gemstones and design.
However, apart from benefits, white gold wedding rings have some
drawbacks. First they are less durable than platinum ones and need
special care to keep their luster and brilliant hue. Most white gold
wedding rings are coated with rhodium that wear down rather soon and
needs to be replaced. So, each 1-2 year white gold wedding rings should
be brought to a local jeweler who will cover them with a new coating.
The procedure doesn't cost much, yet, buying such a ring, you should
take these facts into consideration. In addition, white gold wedding
rings may cause allergenic reactions, as many of them contain nickel.
Nevertheless, white gold wedding rings are still quite widespread.
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