'Revealing' about white gold

What is white gold?

White gold is not a naturally occurring metal, and humans cannot mine it like pure gold. In fact, white gold is an alloy created by mixing gold with different metals. Of which, gold accounts for about 58.3% (14k gold) to 75% (18k gold), the rest are other precious metals such as: Palladium, Kiken, Platinum, nickel, silver...

The percentage of each metal varies depending on the formula and manufacturing process.

Because it is an alloy, white gold is harder than pure gold, can withstand friction, and is less susceptible to scratches...

White gold is determined and calculated similarly to other types of gold on the market. The purity of white gold is measured in K (Kara). This process is also known as determining the age of gold, the older the age, the higher the price. During the manufacturing process, the yellow color of gold is lost and replaced by white. However, the value of white gold does not change because it is still real gold.

White gold is not a metal that exists in nature. (Illustration photo)

Types of white gold

There are two popular types of white gold: 14K white gold (58.3% gold) and 18K white gold (75% gold). Of these, 18K gold is not as white as 14K gold due to its higher pure gold content (75%), while 14K gold is only about 58.3%.

In Vietnam, white gold is made from 24K gold combined with Italian or German Alloy, creating a product with good quality but cheaper price.

Advantages and disadvantages of white gold

Each type of gold has its own advantages and disadvantages. Before buying any piece of jewelry, customers need to consider the advantages and disadvantages compared to its value.

Advantage:

White gold is a precious and beautiful metal. White gold has a luxurious, sparkling appearance like platinum and silver but is much more affordable than platinum and more durable than silver. White gold is durable, flexible, and can be made into many different types of jewelry.

Disadvantages

White gold is essentially a mixture of pure gold mixed with an alloy and coated with rhodium for protection. The rhodium layer will wear off over time, so users spend time and money polishing it. If not properly preserved, white gold is susceptible to oxidation and tarnishing. Due to the combination with metal, people with sensitive skin may experience rashes when using white gold.

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