Buying and Enjoying White Gold: The Joy of White Gold Jewelery
By Rebecca E.
White Gold- Buying it and The Benefits of It
White Gold Jewelry is something that for many people they would like to own, it is available in many location and buying it is easy. White Gold is a much more forgiving jewelry than traditional gold jewelry, yet maintains the same elegance as the gold. Still, there is a preference for gold, but for those who adore silver and the look that it gives, but want a bit of a change, white gold is a good choice to add to their jewelry collection.
Unlike sliver jewelry, which will tarnish, white gold does not do this and can be a major factor when choosing to buy it over silver. Gold has a long history with people, most people quickly associate traditional god with riches and money. This is not true but it is the impression. Impressions are important and people will think you look elegant and beautiful when you add some jewelry to your wardrobe.
White gold combines the softness of sliver with the richness of gold and allows the wearer to build a choice selection of clothes to wear with it.
Buying White Gold Jewelry Online
A Touch of beauty and elegance: white gold is gold ( in fact it is an alloy, usually of nickel but also of copper and nickel), but its appearance is closer to that of sliver, and is often mistaken as being sliver. Gold, which most people are "used" to is a deep "yellow" colour and is a metal, which is also used as a commodity in the business world. People will "buy" gold and it is expensive to "buy" on the stock market. Most people buy gold, and its various forms in the form of jewelry.
Many men and women use gold as a part of their jewelry selection from rings, which are the most common type of jewelry to earrings to necklaces. White gold adds a touch of class for many people and it is easy to maintain and take care of.
White Gold and People Who Wear IT
One reason people like white gold: It is very simple to care for, unlike both gold and sliver. With Yellow gold, there is more care needed to keep it looking elegant and beautiful, as it is a single metal and not an alloy. It is also it is often more expensive to buy gold.
White gold, as it is an alloy tends to be better for every day use and is often just as elegant as gold. If you prefer silver to gold, but want some thing more elegant or an addition to your silver, white gold is a great choice for many consumers.
As it is gold, it also tends to be a bit more expansive than silver or sterling silver, but with careful choice, you can often find sets of white gold jewelry for a good price, for example I was able to find on amazon, a set of white gold necklace, earrings and a ring, all matching, which looks spectacular.
An Interesting Fact about White Gold: It is gold, but it is an alloy, which means that you will have another metal mixed in with the gold. Usually this is nickle or some time platinum. This is when knowing if you have allergies becomes important.
White gold is also measured in carats like the typical yellow gold, which is also measured in carets, the most common for both colours is 14K, which is strong and more durable than the higher carets of gold.
A small word of caution: Some people do experience minor rashes from white gold which has nickel as its alloy, but it is found only when the jewelry is worn over long periods of time. Most people find it is because of a sensitivity to the nickel used as part of the alloy of white gold.
I personally like silver jewelry, however, white gold does compliment many of my silver pieces nicely, and as a person who does like compliments, the addition of a few carefully chosen pieces has added to my collection nicely.
It is important ot care for you white gold, but unlike silver a simple dusting with a lint free cloth does wonders for it.
Comments
will you be doing more of these? I really think they are good, but I think you've only done two.
Boxxies-- I am happy this is helpful for you, glad to help out.
Thanks for this very informative article.
I learned a lot from it.
Marie
jewellery channel-- thanks, yes white gold looks awesome.
good job Rebecca E....
white gold accessories just look fantastic...
energyadvisor-- yes red gold is also fabulous, but I do like the white gold, I haven`t seen to much re gold here, Yellow gold des suit the darker skin tones, like it does the darker wardrobe colours.
I live in Suriname where there is only yellow/red gold. I must admit, I never even heard of with gold. Most people here have a dark brown skin color and the yellow/red gold really suits them well. I'm mixed, light brown, and I never thought yellow gold suited me well. So maybe I should try white gold. I really liked your article (vote up)
pmccray-- yes i found that one of the most interesting parts, even the alloy part was fun learning about
This piece was not only beautifully done, but very informative. I adore gold and never gave a thought to an alternative. The part about tarnish is of great interest, voted up, rated useful, beautiful and bookmarked.
Peace to you friend Rebecca E.
vocalcoach-- been having fun wih product reviews and other things, it is great my pleasure.
I love white gold and wear mine when I want to look elegant or simply dress up a plain outfit. Great info you have here. Appreciate all your research.
lorlie6-- I know a lot of people are, but I am doing what i said I would try to do and that is branch out of my confort zone, and learna new thing, which is presentation and products.
Okay Rebecca, let's take your temperature now...I'm sorry, I just have to poke a tad of fun, because I'm so used to your writing hubs! :)
Now on to white gold-girl, it's amazing, and your placement of ads, etc., is perfect!
Later, my friend.
BobbiRant-- thanks for that, how are you doing on hubpages?
Sunnygiltter- yes it is very elegant and beautiful.
Trish-- yes nicjkel is something which is one of the things white gold uses, but also copper so read the lable.
I learned quite a bit, as usual, from your hub. I enjoyed reading it very much.
White gold is definitely beautiful.
Interesting. I didn't know about the nickel content in white gold ~ I think that I am allergic to that metal so this hub has veen very useful and educational.
Thanks :)
loriamoore-- yes teh "silver" tone is quite becoming for many people, and a lot use the mix of white and yellow.
vydyulashashi-- I hoep you enjoyed this it was fun putting this product review together...
Special k-- yes white gold, really looks nice and adds something of an elegant touch to everything
MPG Narratices-- one day your will be able to.. or suggest it to a loved one for Christmas =)
hello hello-- yes I perfer white gold, but I learned about rose gold as well, which can be just as nice.
Pamela-- getting the hang of this prduct review thing here.
Lilly-- I admit this intrigued me precisely because it is white gold.
Mike-- I too prefer white gold over and above yellow but then that is just me!
I prefer white gold over yellow gold as "silver" looks better with my coloring.
nice hub..
really am tempted for white gold by seeing this hub, though i've never been to them..but after reading this..ummm i will check it out
I didn't even know there was such a thing as white gold. I am not a big jewelry fan, but if I were I would want a piece of white gold now that I know what it is.
Beautiful hub Rebecca. I actually wear both golds but tend to prefer white gold at the moment. Love some of the ones you've shown. Pity I can't afford them at the moment. :(
I love white gold but never knew or thought about it. Thank you for a good explanation and tastful selection.
Rebecca, The white god gold jewelry is gorgeous and you have a great selection shown.
Nice. I cannot stand yellow gold personally, great Hub on white gold. Thank you.
I have a friend who loves white gold--she doesn't like the way yellow gold looks.
Mike
creativeone-- a pleasure to see you here, and a joy thaT have is doing these.
silvergenes-- I am so glad you did enjoyed writng this hub.
samsons1-- hving fun learning wth product reviews.
drbj-- maybe rose gold, and then yellow gold, and then onewards and upwards..
Thank you Rebbecca for a very informative hub on White gols, I appreciate you. Godspeed. creativeone59
Very interesting hub - I learned a lot. Thank you :)
voted up & beautiful! very nice hub, well researched, informative and concise...
Looking forward, Becca, to your next hub on platinum. Or perhaps titanium? Or even kryptonite?












Rebecca E. 16 months ago
JOhn-- I will don't worry.