Yellow Gold or White Gold? How to Pick the Ring You'll Keep Reaching For
Shopping for solid gold diamond rings sounds like the fun part , and it is, right up until you hit the question nobody warns you about: yellow gold or white? You've found a design you love, the stone looks great on your hand, and suddenly the metal feels like a big decision. Honestly, it kind of is, because you'll be looking at it every day for years. Here's how to sort it out without second-guessing yourself. What Is the Difference Between Gold and White Gold? Both are gold. Pure 24k gold is too soft for everyday rings, so jewelers blend it with other metals. Yellow gold is mixed with copper and silver. White gold is mixed with palladium or nickel, then usually coated in rhodium, which gives it that bright, cool shine. An 18k ring contains 75% gold whichever colour you pick, so you're not choosing between real and less real. You're choosing between two different looks. How to Choose Between Yellow Gold and White Gold Match Your Skin Tone Look at your wrist in...