white gold and white gold rings
White gold does not exist in its pure form, but is created by alloying it with other materials, mainly silver, copper and palladium, which remove the color from the gold.
There are no standardized regulations for the materials white gold rings are made of and the ratio in which the gold must be alloyed with alloying partners. The only thing that has to be specified for the finished gold alloy is the fine gold content, ie the proportion of pure gold in the total alloy. Many jewelers are proud of their own personal secret recipe for the alloy from which they make white gold rings.
To ensure that white gold rings retain their original beauty for a long time, they are often coated with a layer of rhodium , a platinum metal, for protection. This coating gives the white gold ring additional shine as well as protection and hardness.
white gold rings by RENÉSIM
White gold and its material properties
With their soft, silvery shimmer, white gold rings resemble platinum jewelry. This external similarity reflects the history of white gold, as the gold was developed at the beginning of the 20th century as a cheaper and lighter alternative to platinum.
However, the key differences between the two precious metals are that, unlike white gold, platinum is used in almost pure form (alloys of 95% are common) and naturally has a white shimmer; gold, on the other hand, needs to have alloying partners added to give it its silvery, shiny color.
Due to the alloy and its occurrence, white gold is not as expensive as platinum, which is 30 times rarer than the yellow precious metal. Compared to silver, however, the white gold alloy has the advantage that it does not oxidize and therefore does not have unsightly discolorations.
White Gold Rings – Engagement & Wedding
White gold is extremely popular for engagement rings and wedding rings , especially because of its durability and color. In combination with the subtle shimmer of white gold rings, the sparkling colors of gemstones and the fiery brilliance of diamonds are particularly well displayed.
white gold rings by RENÉSIM
At RENÉSIM we only use the most valuable white gold alloys with a fineness of 75%. In our selection you will find beautiful ring models in valuable 18-carat white gold. We would also be happy to create an individual piece of jewelry for you according to your wishes.
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