Gold maintains its value and wealth over time with its different types and colors, and is distinguished by its ability to maintain its high value around the world. Among the most prominent types of gold, white gold is a precious metal that has a distinguished position in the world of wealth and economics, in addition to being a beautiful and shiny metal.
What is the white gold?
White gold is an alloy of gold that is mixed with other alloys to obtain the beautiful white color, and to increase the hardness and strength of the metal, such as nickel, palladium, and platinum. Its value is also more expensive than the value of yellow gold in the markets, and its value increases or decreases with the increase and decrease in the value of yellow gold. Some people prefer it over yellow gold because of its color, and others prefer it over silver because of its strength and durability.
Features of white gold:
- It is distinguished by its strength and hardness that exceeds iron.
- It is resistant to rust, as it does not change color with oxygen or high temperatures.
- Its precious value, as it is considered more expensive than yellow gold.
- Its beautiful and shiny appearance.
Disadvantages of white gold:
- It needs regular maintenance due to the type of metals that are applied to it.
- It may cause allergies in some people, especially with the presence of nickel.
- Possibility of being scratched with frequent use.
White gold karats:
12 karat gold contains 50% gold.
14 karat gold contains 58.3% gold.
18 karat gold contains 75% gold.
21 karat gold contains 87.5% gold.
22 carat gold contains 91.9% gold.
24-karat gold contains 99.9% gold.
Choosing between white and yellow gold:
The choice between white and yellow gold is made according to several criteria, including:
- The external appearance: some people prefer yellow gold, and some people prefer white gold.
- Resistance to oxidation, as gold has strong resistance to oxidation, while white gold needs regular maintenance to maintain its shine for a longer period.
The maintenance cost of white gold is higher than that of yellow gold due to the need to re-plate the rhodium during maintenance.
White gold contains nickel, which causes allergies in some people.
- Durability, as white gold is considered more durable than yellow.
- Financial cost, as the cost of white gold is higher than the cost of yellow gold.
The difference between white gold and platinum:
White gold and platinum are very similar in appearance, and it is difficult to differentiate between them with the naked eye. But there is a difference in its composition, as some other elements have been added to white gold, such as nickel and copper, while platinum is a pure metal. The price of platinum may be higher than white gold by 30-50%.
Finally, buying and investing in any type of gold is a wise decision for those who want to preserve their wealth and capital, as gold is characterized by its unique ability to retain its value over time, which makes it a safe means in light of economic fluctuations. Individuals can also own it for the purpose of decoration because of its beautiful and shiny shape. Ruby Jewelry provides white or yellow gold bullion of various weights and karats, in addition to beautiful and rare pieces of jewelry. Visit us at the store in Jeddah, as we have a safe and secure delivery service to all parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.