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White Gold Bands

White gold is a nice alternative to platinum, which is more difficult to work with and is more rare. It is also much more durable than sterling silver, and is therefore especially fitting for jewelry that is meant to last a little longer, like engagement rings or signet rings.

Some seek white gold jewelry because yellow gold can affect the perception of the color of the diamond when it is used for the setting. That means that a near-colorless diamond can look significantly more yellow, just by reflecting the yellow color of the gold. White gold shows off the quality of the diamond or diamonds in the ring.

Many modern white gold rings are rhodium plated. This plating makes the white gold look even brighter and whiter, and will especially enhance the look of colorless diamonds.


Quick Facts

  • A lot of European couples now prefer white gold bands over the traditional yellow gold because white gold has a more modern look that better suits their lifestyle
  • To get white gold, yellow gold is usually mixed with a white metal like nickel of palladium
  • Nickel is a metal that is far less expensive than palladium and the like, but some people are allergic to it. However, for those who aren't allergic, white gold containing nickel might offer a less expensive alternative to white gold containing palladium

Recommended Items at Auction

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An 18ct White Gold & Clear Stone Infinity Band Ring
Nov 19, 6:00 PM AEDT
An 18ct White Gold & Clear Stone Infinity Band Ring
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD200- AUD300
AUD1102 Bids
14K White Gold Band
Nov 19, 11:00 AM EST
14K White Gold Band
by Auctions at Showplace
Est: $100- $200
$750 Bids
18K White Gold Band
Dec 03, 11:00 AM EST
18K White Gold Band
by Auctions at Showplace
Est: $200- $400
$1250 Bids
18ct White Gold wedding band.
Nov 24, 11:00 AM AEDT
18ct White Gold wedding band.
by Because Auctions
Est: AUD300- AUD500
AUD2600 Bids
An 18ct white gold wedding band ring, maker HG&S,
Nov 22, 10:00 AM GMT
An 18ct white gold wedding band ring, maker HG&S,
by Burstow & Hewett
Est: £150- £200
£1500 Bids

Sellers Who Sell White Gold Bands


Auctions at Showplace

Auctions at Showplace

Burstow & Hewett

Burstow & Hewett

Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Because Auctions

Because Auctions