Ring Metals Guide White Gold

About White Gold

White gold is a stunning metal that has become increasingly popular over the years. It is a great choice for engagement rings as it beautifully complements colourless diamonds. Unlike rose or yellow gold, white gold does not pick up any colour from the diamond, which makes it an ideal option for those who prefer classic and timeless jewellery pieces. 

Invented in the 19th century, white gold came about when manufacturers started alloying gold with palladium. It was patented in Pforzheim, Germany in 1912 and became popular in the mid-1920s as an affordable alternative to platinum. This beautiful metal contains varying amounts of gold along with one or more white metals such as nickel, palladium, platinum, and manganese to lighten its colour and add strength and durability. Today, nickel is often replaced by another metal belonging to the platinum family because it prevents skin allergies and other allergic reactions. Different alloys can be used for different purposes depending on their pliancy and hardness.

As an alternative to yellow gold, silver, or platinum, white gold is becoming increasingly popular. Some people prefer its silver colour over yellow gold but find silver too soft or too easily tarnished while for others the cost of platinum may be restrictive. The purity of white gold is expressed in karats just like yellow gold and typically stamped into the metal  e.g.18K.

A Brightening Effect on your Complexion

Being a highly versatile metal white gold is made by combining gold with palladium and silver. Its neutral tone makes it an excellent choice for pairing with different styles and settings. However, it pairs best with cool tones on the colour wheel such as green, navy, and violet.

If you are looking to pair your white gold jewellery with gemstones, there are some great options available. Opting for cool-toned stones like diamonds, sapphires, emeralds or plum garnets is an excellent choice since they complement the white gold's cool tones perfectly. For example, a diamond solitaire set in white gold would look stunning!

When choosing the right jewellery to match a particular outfit or occasion, keep in mind that white gold and cool tones are the perfect combination. Whether you're picking out an engagement ring or everyday jewellery to wear, white gold will always look elegant and timeless when paired with the right stones and settings.

The icy tone of white gold will bring out the blue undertones in your skin and have a lovely brightening effect on your complexion.

If you have cool-toned skin with blue undertones, then white gold is definitely the way to go! Its silvery brightness will beautifully complement your skin tone and make it pop in all the right ways. Even if you have dark skin with cool blue undertones, white gold can still be a great choice that brings out the beauty of your complexion.!

Simply put, white gold is a beautiful metal that has been around for over a century now. Its popularity continues to grow due to its versatility and timeless appeal. While it requires occasional plating to maintain its shine, this minor upkeep should not deter you from choosing this stunning metal for your engagement ring or other jewellery pieces. So why not try some gorgeous white gold jewellery today? Contact us at Philippe Harold, you won't regret it.