White Gold
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 Fancy Ladys Blue Sapphire 10KT White Gold Filled Ring Size 8 For Gift $0.99 Time Remaining: 35m |
 Ring 18K White gold GP SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL RINGS 6 $6.99 Time Remaining: 20d 22h 39m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
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 18k Solid White Gold Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring Sizes 4 to 95 R1145 $1,195.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 42m |
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 GORGEOUS NATURAL TOP GREEN PERIDOT CZ WHITE GOLD PLATED 925 SILVER RING Sz 70 $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 27m |
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 14K Solid Yellow White Gold Mens Wedding Band Stars Multi Tone Size 9 $89.00 Time Remaining: 34m |
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 Fine Estate Diamond Large Fashion Square 10k White Gold Ring Sz 675 $199.99 Time Remaining: 21h 35m |
 Estate 14K Solid White Gold Keepsake Diamond Ring Sz 7 Wt 35G Nice Not Scrap $44.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 31m |
 1ct 18K Gold Plated GP Wedding Swarovski Crystal Ring 2 Colors Y007 $4.88 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 43m Buy It Now for only: $4.88 |
 Vintage 14K Solid White Gold 22 Bright White Diamond Ladies Wittnauer Wristwatch $124.99 Time Remaining: 18h 6m |
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 Auth 18K White Gold and Diamond Penny Preville band size 6 $449.00 Time Remaining: 10h 18m |
 Diamond Stud Earrings 165 ct J SI1 estate round brilliant 14K white gold screw $2,500.00 Time Remaining: 1h 32m Buy It Now for only: $3,500.00 |
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 LOT OF 30 ASSORTED GOLD WHITE BUTTONS NEW 17 4 $3.89 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 30m |
 STUNNING 14K WHITE GOLD RING WITH 12 GORGEOUS DIAMONDS $56.55 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 57m |
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 14KT WHITE GOLD 39CTTW TANZANITE DIAMOND RING $51.96 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 47m |
 New Womans Deluxe 10KT Emerald White Gold Filled Ring Size 8 Gift $0.99 Time Remaining: 35m |
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 Dazzling Red Garnet 10KT White Gold Filled Ring Size 8 For Gift $0.99 Time Remaining: 36m |
 FINE Vintage Natural Clear 115ct Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring 8 $102.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 59m |
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 H393 FASHION JEWELRY NEW FIRE WHITE TOPAZ 18K GOLD PLATED EARRING $3.99 Time Remaining: 32m |
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 NEW Adidas Mens Tour 360 40 Golf Shoes White Black Gold Size 10 M RETAIL 180 $51.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 33m |
 10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 5 $75.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 13m |
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 New Luxurious Blue Sapphire Woamans 10KT White Gold Filled Ring Size 8 $0.99 Time Remaining: 37m |
 124 carat E VS2 Round Certified Natural Diamond 4 prong 18K White Gold Ring $3,645.00 Time Remaining: 50m |
 4 Pyroceream Brand by Corning Centura White Coupe GOLD EDGE RIM Berry Bowls $23.98 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 21m Buy It Now for only: $23.98 |
 Size 8 Ladies jewel Rhinestone Geometric Pattern Finger Ring 18K White Gold GP $8.99 Time Remaining: 42m |
 DAZZLING NATURAL TOP SKY BLUE TOPAZ WHITE GOLD COATING 925 SILVER RING Sz 65 $1.04 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 10h 51m |
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 Sale party jewelry BLUE SAPPHIRE White Gold Plated PENDANT NECKLACE NECK CHAIN $11.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 36m |
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 SUBLIME REAL TOP FANCY COLORS MULTI GEMS WHITE GOLD COATING 925 SILVER NECKLACE $2.31 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 13m |
 Wedding Vintage Brooch Bouquet Gold white and Fuchsia $90.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 15h 13m |
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 Auth Penny Preville 18K white gold diamond band size 6 $399.00 Time Remaining: 10h 12m |
 SCRAP 10K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND RING SZ 7 OR NOT SCRAP $26.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 47m |
 18k white gold GP Cubic Zirconia stone Stud Earrings 5 10mm $6.00 Time Remaining: 13d 20h 21m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 190 GRAMS 14KT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BRIDAL ENGAGEMENT SET WEAR OR SCRAP $306.00 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 25m |
 330CT DGL CERTIFIED NATURAL BLACK WHITE DIAMOND GOLD ANNIVERSARY RING 10K $122.50 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 22m |
 Graduation Tassel 14 Variations Wear With Cap and Gown or Souvenir $5.00 Time Remaining: 25d 10h 35m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Ladies 14K White Gold 70ct 3 Diamond Ring 47 grams Sz 625 Scrap Wear $76.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 13h 10m |
 Ed Hardy Dirty Gold Womens SZ 8 White Platforms New Textile Platforms Shoes $68.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 36m |
 1 2ct Round Diamond Stud Earrings set in 14K White Gold $179.95 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 42m Buy It Now for only: $179.95 |
 mens 14k ring white gold diamond and sapphires $137.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 30m |
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 SUBLIME NATURAL TOP ROYAL BLUE SAPPHIRE WHITE GOLD COATING 925 SILVER RING Sz 8 $14.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 59m |
 Vogue 18K White Gold GP Pearl Jewelry Use swarovski crystal Necklace Earring Set $0.01 Time Remaining: 35m |
 Invicta Mens Mechanical Russian Diver Watch Ceramic Bracelet Skeletonized Dial $109.00 Time Remaining: 12d 21h 35m Buy It Now for only: $109.00 |
 US AIR FORCE MENS RING 18k white gold overlay 11 $21.87 Time Remaining: 53m Buy It Now for only: $24.75 |
 Unique 18K White Gold Plated Multi Swarovski Crystal Heart Love Pendant Necklace $0.01 Time Remaining: 34m |
 Fashion Ladys Adjustable 2 Color Handlebar Moustache Double 2 Finger Gold Ring $0.99 Time Remaining: 24d 4h 2m Buy It Now for only: $0.99 |
 A Qashqai Cherry Orange Gold White Jajim Kilim Rug 5x7+ $99.00 Time Remaining: 1h 2m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 VINTAGE 1980S WHITE GOLD DIAMOND DROP EARRINGS $157.98 Time Remaining: 9h 58m |
 AYDA Ladder Ribbon Yarn BLACK WHITE w SILVER or GOLD METALLIC $3.60 Time Remaining: 26d 5h 56m Buy It Now for only: $3.60 |
 14K 585 WHITE GOLD WITH A BEAUTIFUL GARNET STONE DIAMONDS LADIES RING $40.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 21h 32m |
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 Ed Hardy Dirty Gold Womens SZ 10 White Platforms New Textile Platforms Shoes $68.99 Time Remaining: 32m |
 Ed Hardy Dirty Gold Womens SZ 7 White Platforms New Textile Platforms Shoes $68.99 Time Remaining: 36m |
 18K White Gold Plated Thin Ring Little Finger Ring with Swarovski Crystals R404 $17.81 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 13m Buy It Now for only: $17.81 |
 Fine 10kt White Gold Diamond Mens Bracelet $425.00 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 16h 59m |
 Ed Hardy Dirty Gold Womens SZ 5 White Platforms New Textile Platforms Shoes $68.99 Time Remaining: 32m |
 Cute Crystal Bead White Watch Gold Tone Valentines Necklace Pendant N276 $1.99 Time Remaining: 24d 3h 6m Buy It Now for only: $1.99 |
 Ed Hardy Dirty Gold Womens SZ 9 White Platforms New Textile Platforms Shoes $68.99 Time Remaining: 47m |
 Red Created garnet Ruby Fine Topaz 18K White Gold Plated Dainty Tennis Bracelet $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 51m |
 3 in 1 Swarovski Crystal White Gold GP Engagement Ring $7.49 Time Remaining: 6d 24m Buy It Now for only: $7.49 |
 150 Carats MAN MADE Diamond Stud EARRINGS Solid 14K White GOLD ROUND Screw Back $0.01 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 18h 50m |
 JACQUES EDHO Womens Swiss Gold Tone White Dial Black Leather Strap Watch NIB $1.93 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 2m |
 18K white gold GP Swarovski crystal rose ring R36 $9.48 Time Remaining: 28d 23h 51m Buy It Now for only: $9.48 |
 NEW WOMEN MOROCCAN WHITE FASHION WIDE BELT BIG ROUND RUSTY GOLD BUCKLE S XL $15.15 Time Remaining: 40m |
 Hot Armor Knuckle Cocktail Chunky Ring 6 Oval Howlite Turquoise Gems Gold Tone $3.99 Time Remaining: 26d 21m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Verragio Venetian Collection Engagement Set 14K White Gold Style AFN 5001 0 $1,500.00 Time Remaining: 12h 43m |
 Sparkling 9K White Gold Filled CZ Mens Ringsize 102012 R 320 $2.25 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h |
 Swarovski Crystal White Gold Plated Engagement Ring Womens Ring Size 6 7 8 9 $7.99 Time Remaining: 13d 21h 59m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Red Created Garnet Ruby Topaz 18K White Gold Plated Tennis Bracelet $9.99 Time Remaining: 31m |
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 165 CT ROUND CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K WHITE GOLD $3,099.50 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 49m Buy It Now for only: $3,099.50 |
 VINTAGE 14K WHITE GOLD ART DECO DESIGNER KEEPSAKE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING SIZE 6 $199.00 Time Remaining: 19h 13m |
 Vintage MURANO Venetian Glass Couple Man Woman Gold Flecks Cased RED White $28.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 27m |
 1 Pr 2 Pcs 14k Solid White Gold Light Earring Backs $5.95 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 18m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 RGB Dual Gold tone Male Component White Wall Panel $16.42 Time Remaining: 49m |
White Gold
A Guide to White Gold Jewellery
White gold began to be fashionable in the 1920’s when Platinum, a more expensive metal, began to grow in popularity. White gold is not a naturally occurring metal it is formed from yellow gold and a range of other metals. The process of combining the metals is called alloying. Gold is used in jewellery because it has amazing and unique metallurgic properties. It has high reflective qualities creating its iconic sheen. Two other properties are ductility and malleability, which allow one gram of gold to be beaten out into a sheet measuring one square meter. As gold is so malleable it needs to be alloyed so that it is strong enough to be used in jewellery. Fortunately gold takes very well to alloying.
The carat rating of gold is a description of its purity. In England we commonly use 9 and 18 carat gold, the most popular carat in America is 14, in Eastern countries 22 carat gold is preferred. 24 carat (completely pure) gold is typically used only for banking and investment purposes. White gold is also measured by carat; all gold for jewellery is alloyed so for white gold the measurement and purity of the gold as defined by its carat is no different. The main difference is likely to be in the price, in order to create white gold yellow gold must be alloyed with specific metals.
Nickel used to be used to create white gold. It is rarely used today because many people find that it causes allergic reactions, normally in the form of a rash. Nickel was often used in the 1920’s because it was a cheap metal that successfully bleached gold.
Silver is inexpensive in comparison to gold. Unfortunately it does not have a good bleaching effect. It is easy to work with so often silver will be one of the metals that is used in the alloying process.
Palladium is a more expensive product than gold, but it performs well as a white gold alloy. The drawbacks are its high melting point and the cost.
The final part of the process, for most white gold jewellery, is rhodium plating. Rhodium is a more expensive metal than gold, but it has a very bright appearance and is highly reflective which makes white gold more desirable. Rhodium plating wears off, so any white gold product needs to be re-rhodium plated at varying intervals depending on wear.
The production of white gold jewellery is a more costly process than the production of similar yellow gold jewellery hence why it is generally a more expensive product. When white gold jewellery became popular in the 1920’s it was due to its visual similarity to platinum, which is an even more expensive product. Plus platinum is harder to work with and costs more to process and refine.
Cleaning Jewellery Made From White Gold
It is important to be careful with your white gold jewellery. Under no circumstances should you put it into silver dip. It is likely to react badly with the chemicals and come out looking black. The best thing to do is to gently polish it with a silver polishing cloth. The other thing that will need to be done regularly, is that it will need to be re-rhodiumed to keep it looking new. Earrings and necklaces will often not need to be re-plated, but if you have a white gold ring or a white gold bracelet that you often wear it is likely that it will need to be re-rhodiumed on a fairly regular basis due to constant friction and knocking.
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How do I identify jewerly made of white gold?
How do you tell the difference between silver and white gold and what properties do white gold have over silver?
If it's a ring, it will have a stamp inside the band with the initials of the caster and how pure the gold is(10K, 14K, 18K, etc.). Silver usually has the "sterling" stamp in the same place. I'm not really sure what to look for on necklaces and earrings, so I take those to a jeweler.
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