White gold diamond rings
June 2, 2009
When choosing a wedding ring you first have to learn about what the characteristics of wedding rings are and what the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of wedding ring sets available on the market are. White gold diamond wedding rings are just one option among various and you should try to understand the differences between white gold diamond wedding rings and other types of wedding rings. This will make it easier to choose the right type of wedding ring.
Ring Characteristics
- A mixture of metals including gold and white metals such as silver and palladium are usually used for white gold diamond wedding rings
- White gold diamond wedding rings are available in 18 karat, 14 karat, 9 karat or another amount depending on the mixture of gold and white metals used. In the different size types typically the amount and ratio of gold to other metals stays equal, however, the type of metals used apart from gold varies and gives the white gold diamond wedding ring a unique look
- Formerly nickel was also used together with gold to create gold diamond wedding rings. As nickel often causes skin irritations it was discontinued. It is advisable to avoid white gold diamond wedding rings including nickel
- After the white gold diamond wedding ring has been created with a special metal mixture it is coated with another white metal that is called Rhodium. It provides the rings with the white color that you would expect from a white gold ring. If Rhodium was not used the white gold diamond wedding ring would have a light grayish color
- Rhodium is a robust and durable metal and is therefore applied to the outside of the white gold wedding ring however, over time it can happen that the metal is chipped away or worn down. Therefore you should re-apply a coat of Rhodium to the ring every 12 to 18 months.
All of the factors described above make up a white gold wedding ring. With this knowledge you can head out and decide on the style, cut and clarity of the diamond you want to be included in the ring so that you finally end up with the perfect white gold diamond wedding ring that you have always dreamed of.