There are a lot of different factors that set these two white metals apart from one another. On the surface they may look the same, but they couldn't be more different. We've identified the five biggest differences between white gold and platinum rings that you'll want to know before you make any sort of jewelry decision:. A common misconception is that white gold and platinum metals will essentially perform the same over time because they look the same at the time of purchase.
This couldn't be further from the truth. White gold is a beautiful white metal, and we often recommend it, but any smart consumer should know some of the drawbacks of this metal as it ages. A white gold piece is not pure gold. When white gold is made, yellow gold is mixed together with white metals such as silver, palladium, or nickel. Once the metals are mixed together, a white gold piece will then be "rhodium plated" to give it a whiter, shinier finish.
This is what makes a white gold piece look the same as a platinum piece when they are both in new condition. It's very important to understand, however, that over time the rhodium plating finish will wear down and the jewelry will begin to show its natural yellow color. When this happens, you'll have to get it rhodium plated again by a jeweler. Depending on how active you are and how often you wear the piece of jewelry, this could start to happen fairly quickly.
There is a long term commitment to maintenance when you agree to purchase white gold. Platinum , on the other hand, will age in a different way. Over time, platinum will fade in a different way.
It won't turn yellow, like yellow gold; but, it will begin to lose its shiny finish and build a natural patina more on this in a bit. Some people actually prefer this look because it will accentuate the brilliance of a diamond and make it appear more sparkly. Similar to white gold, a platinum piece can be brought back to life by a jeweler who can restore its original condition simply by polishing it. It's no secret that platinum has long been described as the hardest and most durable metal for jewelry.
One of the main benefits that platinum holds over white gold is the absence of nickel, which some people may be allergic to. Some gold rings contain nickel, and unfortunately this can irritate the skin around the finger. If your partner does have an allergy, then it bay be best to choose a platinum ring to avoid any irritation.
Whether you decide to choose a white gold or platinum ring, they are both precious metals, meaning your ring will look beautiful either way. How much more expensive is platinum compared to white gold? While platinum and gold are similar in price by the gram, when it comes to a platinum ring, the density of the metal means that more is required to create it.
Primarily in Russia and South Africa, platinum is thirty times rarer than gold, not to mention four times as strong, which is one of the reasons it's a little more expensive. Therefore, it's easy to understand why a white gold setting costs approximately half as much as a comparable setting in platinum. For more or less the same color, then, you can save quite a bit of money going with white gold -- savings that you can then apply to upgrading the quality of the ring's centerstone.
Most white gold engagement rings are offered in 14K or 18K versions. The former is The higher the karat amount, the purer the gold content, but the less durable the metal. Gold at its purest form is 24K but in that state it is too soft to use for mounting jewelry. It must be alloyed with other metals in order to harden it. Platinum is a very durable metal, and as I previously mentioned, is stronger and heavier than gold. This affects more than just price; one must consider whether they want to wear a lighter or heavier ring.
Platinum does take the cake when it comes to being the densest precious metal. Whether or not you like your ring to be heavy or light is a matter of personal taste. I suggest you try on both and see what you like. If the bride-to-be has an allergy to nickel, then platinum is the way to go.
Nickel is often one of the white metals alloyed with yellow gold to produce white gold. Platinum, on the other hand, is purer and is considered hypoallergenic. It may be possible, however, to find nickel-free white gold. Check with your jeweler. Gold symbolizes wealth, wisdom, and divinity, as in the Bible's "golden rule" and Aristotle's "golden mean.
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