White Gold Wedding Rings
White gold wedding rings started to become more popular during World War II. This was because it became illegal to use platinum for non military purposes. White gold is an elegant, inexpensive and versatile metal that is used to create unique and beautiful jewellery. White gold wedding rings are more scratch resistant than pure or yellow gold and are lighter weight than platinum. If you take proper care of you white gold wedding band you can maintain a flawless appearance for a long period of time.
White gold wedding rings are not pure gold. White gold is an alloy of gold and normally nickel, silver or palladium. The alloy of these metals is usually a pale yellow colour which is why white gold wedding rings are plated with rhodium to make the white gold rings shiner and also whiter in colour. Rhodium is extremely hard and very reflective and does also not tarnish. There is a problem with Rhodium plating which is that in three to five years, depending on how active you are, the rhodium begins to wear off where it has been rubbing against your hand or other fingers and will need to be replaced. Thankfully the re-plating process is not expensive and the price will depend on the intricacy of the design on your white gold wedding band. The majority of jewellers now offer a re-plating service.
Cleaning your white gold wedding band can be done simply at home. The simplest way to clean your ring is to use a solution of ammonia and water (of equal parts) although you can now buy cleaning solutions that are ammonia based. It is best to check with your jeweller before you clean your ring if it has been set with pearls or precious gems. All you need to do is soak the ring in the ammonia solution for 10-20 minutes to loosen the dirt and grime that will have accumulated. After the rings have soaked use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub off any remaining dirt that is in the crevices of the ring. Once the ring is clean rinse it in warm water and dry with a soft towel. If your white gold wedding ring has designs or etchings you may wish to use an alternative cleaning method which is an ultrasonic machine. The ultrasonic machine uses water and vibrations to clean the crevices.
One of the main reasons that couples choose white gold wedding bands is because of the variety of styles and design options available to them. You can even have your wedding ring designed according to your exact specifications to create a truly distinctive wedding ring. White gold wedding bands are extremely good value and white gold also makes stunning rings. Even when you take into consideration the cost of re-plating the ring every so often, white gold wedding rings are still a less expensive option that a platinum wedding ring. Every couple is sure to find a white gold wedding band that suits their lifestyle and also personal taste.
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