الجمعة، 9 أغسطس 2013

About White Gold

By Shari Evans


White gold looks so elegant and compatible with a diamond that it is gaining popularity over yellow gold. In both wedding and engagement rings, white gold is much preferred by both men and women due to its versatility and ability to make diamonds look more brilliant. In order to preserve and protect its beauty and durability, it is important for white gold jewelry wearers to be aware of different facts about it and steps on how they can maintain its color and shine.

How to Take Care of White Gold Jewelry

The natural color of gold is yellow while white gold is usually pale yellow in color. The reason why it becomes shinier and white is because of rhodium plating. Rhodium is a white and a durable metal which protects the gold and enhances its appearance. If you wear white gold jewelry more frequently, it is recommendable for you to have it plated with rhodium for up to twice per year to maintain its appearance.

Some harsh chemicals in your household and environment can damage your white gold and bring it to a point where it can't be repaired anymore. Don't forget to take the ring off especially if you will do some chores and activities that could expose you to chemicals that could harm the white gold. If you want to safe keep your jewelry, make sure to prepare cottony soft cloths or velvet to cover your white gold. Store them separately to prevent scratches and other kinds of damage while being kept.

How to Clean White Gold

When it comes to cleaning the white gold, you have to inform yourself about different chemicals that may harm this particular kind of jewelry. You can consult your local jeweler or the seller of the product about the right ways and solutions to use when it comes to cleaning your precious white gold. Make use of the recommended product which is specifically made to clean gold jewelry or white gold jewelry if available. Wrong kind of cleaner may cause damage so you have to be careful and think twice before soaking it to something that you are not sure about.

To be perfectly safe, water, gentle soap and a soft brush can help you through this easy job of cleaning white gold jewelry. Place a half cup of lukewarm water in a cup or a small bowl then add the soap and mix. Let the jewelry be soaked in the mixture for about fifteen minutes. Afterwards, remove it from the solution and scrub it with the brush gently. Rinse it with warm water and make use of a cloth made out of cotton for drying.




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