{"id":1436,"date":"2010-08-30T07:57:31","date_gmt":"2010-08-30T11:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=1436"},"modified":"2015-05-06T20:18:55","modified_gmt":"2015-05-07T00:18:55","slug":"white-gold-or-yellow-gold-costs-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/white-gold-or-yellow-gold-costs-more\/","title":{"rendered":"WHITE GOLD OR YELLOW GOLD COSTS MORE?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This is an interesting debate…<\/p>\n

\nWhat costs more? <\/strong>White Gold or Yellow Gold?<\/p>\n

Is one particular Color of Metal More Expensive than the other?<\/p>\n

The Answer: Yes and No!<\/h2>\n

Let’s take a closer look at the most popular Gold there is: 14k<\/p>\n

14k Gold<\/h2>\n

\n14k Gold is 14k Gold, whether it be Yellow Gold or White Gold. It’s all the same Karat weight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In 14k Gold, there are 14 parts Gold and the other 10 parts are various Alloys (Pure Gold is 24k).<\/p>\n

These Alloys (like Copper, Silver and Nickel<\/strong>) are what helps determine the Color of the Gold. Yellow or White, or even Rose or Green Gold… It’s all in the mix<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

White Gold does have its Differences!<\/h2>\n

\nIt’s true! <\/strong>White Gold does get Alloys mixed in that Yellow Gold does not.<\/p>\n

White Gold gets Zinc!<\/strong> Zinc is a durable White Metal that gives White Gold that White look.<\/p>\n

Note this:<\/strong> White Gold is nothing more than Yellow Gold with Zinc added. White Gold is not a natural Metal. It’s a man-made product that was created as a substitute for Platinum.<\/p>\n

So both 14k White Gold and 14k Yellow Gold are identical except for the Alloys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Is one Gold more Expensive than the other?<\/h2>\n

\nThe Alloys mixed in should NOT cause White Gold to be more expensive<\/strong> than Yellow. The Karat weight is the same: 14K. The Gold Content is what you’re paying for<\/strong>… Not the Alloys!<\/p>\n

But… <\/strong>There is actually one simple reason why some Jewelry Stores charge more for a White Gold Ring…<\/p>\n

\nThe Rhodium!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rhodium Plating<\/h2>\n

\nAll White Gold is Rhodium Plated. Rhodium Plating is a Thin Metal that is Electroplated<\/strong> onto the Jewelry that makes it more Durable and it makes it look Brighter and Whiter.<\/p>\n

Without this Rhodium Plating, White Gold would look yellowish<\/strong> or dingy (not pretty).<\/p>\n

You’ll notice this when the Rhodium Plating starts to wear off, erode, or rub away. You can’t prevent this from happening<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When it happens, you’ll need to get your Rings replated (every couple of years or so) just to bring back that Polish and Whiteness.<\/p>\n

This is where the extra cost comes in!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rhodium is Expensive!<\/h2>\n

\nRhodium Plating can cost an extra $50 – $100<\/strong> or more depending on the piece of Jewelry and the size of it. The bigger the piece, the more Rhodium will be needed.<\/p>\n

\nThis extra cost is sometimes tacked onto the price of the ring. Someone’s got to pay for it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

So in some cases, YES, White Gold could cost more!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I don’t think it’s the rule, but I have seen some stores demand a higher price for an item just because it’s White.<\/p>\n

There isn’t much you can do about this either. White Gold needs to be Rhodiumed… Rhodium costs bucks!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plus, it also takes extra time and labor as well.<\/p>\n

So when you buy White Gold, expect to pay a little bit more…<\/p>\n

Plating is not Cheap!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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