White Gold Engagement Rings Sydney

In the last 10 years there has been a substantial increase in the purchase of white gold engagement rings in Sydney Although white gold has been around for many decades, it is only recently that it has become so popular compared to yellow gold. What many of us do not realize is that white gold is not pure gold but is pure gold alloyed with other metals to create the lighter color. The type of metal used to alloy with yellow gold to create white gold depends on the use for the white gold. For example, the metals used in an alloy with yellow gold to create a white gold engagement ring are different than the metals used to create white gold for another purpose. Some of the metals used to alloy with yellow gold to create white gold include: copper, palladium, platinum and nickel.

White gold engagement rings are becoming very popular in the jewelry industry. The color of white gold is somewhat similar to silver, but white gold is more expensive than silver because of its quality.

Most white gold engagement rings and other white gold jewelry is plated in rodium. Some say white gold was originally developed as a substitute for platinum, which is an element that is sought after by many for its color but is heavy and expensive in comparison to white gold. The price of white gold engagement rings and other white gold jewelry varies with the type of metal mixed with the yellow gold. Generally, white gold is less expensive than platinum but more expensive than silver.

Most of us who own white gold jewelry are not familiar with the specific metals used with the yellow gold to create white gold. In most cases, this does not make a difference, since certain metals are usually used in white gold engagement rings.You may not think to pay attention to the metals used in your white gold, but if you are a person who is allergic to nickel, it may be wise to find out which metals were used to make your white gold jewelry. Nickel is used in some white gold jewelry and may cause a reaction in those who are allergic.

Below you will find a range of  jewellers who supply white Gold Engagement rings in Sydney:

Hardy Brother Jeweller
Website: www.hardybrothers.com.au
Address: 60 Castlereagh Street
Phone: 02 9232 2422
Fax: 02 9232 5249
Email: artfolio@streetsofperth.com.au

Delphi
Website: www.delphidiamonds.com.au
Address: Delphi Diamonds
Level 8, Ashington Place 250 Pitt Street Sydney
Phone: 02 9283 2213
Email: service@delphidiamonds.com.au