White gold engagement rings give sparkle and glossy effects

White gold engagement rings are the traditional Engagement Rings which are mostly admired by women. This is a precious presentation for those who want to present for a lovable relation. This engagement ring seems to give a very glittery and shiny effect. The cost of this engagement ring can differ from its actual worth. Also, it is available in low prices with good quality.

White gold engagement ring is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver and palladium. White gold can be 18ct, 14ct, 9ct or any karat. For example, 18ct yellow gold is made by mixing 75% gold with 25% other metals such as copper and zinc. 18ct white gold is made by mixing 75% gold with 25% other metals such as silver and palladium. So the amount of gold is the same but the alloy is different.

Traditionally nickel was used in white gold; however, nickel is no longer used in most white gold made today, as it can cause reactions with some people. Mostly the jewelers do not use nickel in their white gold. When white rings are new, they are coated with another white metal called Rhodium. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and Rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color.

The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look whiter. The natural color of white gold is actually a light grey color. The Rhodium is very white and very hard, but it does wear away eventually. To keep a white ring looking its best it should be re-rhodium plated approximately each 12 to 18 months. Most local jewelers are able to make rhodium plate jewelry for a cost effective price.