PROS & CONS OF PLATINUM VS WHITE GOLD ALLERGIES – FOR THE SENSITIVE SKIN Platinum Allergies Allergy White Gold One advantage that platinum has over white gold is that it is naturally white in color. This means that nickel, which is an allergen to some, does not have to be incorporated into the mixture. One of the various alloys needed to create white gold’s color is nickel. This is a problem for people whose sensitive skin has an adverse reaction to nickel. But, if you have white gold coated with rhodium plating, it can reduce or eliminate the allergic reaction. However, the plating will likely wear off over time. The metal will acquire a yellowish hue and a jeweler will need to replate it, which costs money. PRICE – EXPENSIVE VS. VERY EXPENSIVE The primary advantage of choosing white gold rings over platinum rings is that white gold is far less expensive. Of all the precious metals, platinum is the costliest, due to its superior durability and incredible beauty. O...
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