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.
MAINTENANCE & DURABILITY
However, the disadvantage is that you may need to recoat your white gold item in rhodium due to wear and tear which can cause the diamond ring to turn yellow.
The rhodium plating on white gold rings could last up to three years depending on whether they are being worn every day or just occasionally. The argument that platinum is less expensive over the long run is valid since it won’t require coating or recoating.
Rhodium is about four times as expensive as platinum, but rhodium plating just requires “dipping,” which is not very expensive. You could spend $60 to $120 on having a ring recoated, depending on how complex the setting is.
APPEARANCE – IS THERE A VISIBLE DIFFERENCE?
Diamond ExpertPlatinum’s natural color is a radiant silvery-white, which is absolutely stunning. And because it has the added advantage of being hypoallergenic it’s in high demand for jewelry. Eighteen-karat white gold looks similar, having the same silvery-white color, which makes for gorgeous jewelry as well.
However, 18k white gold is not recommended for people allergic to nickel. Some people say that white gold has a slight yellowish tint, while others refute this. Realistically, nickel-based alloys tend to have a yellowish tone, while palladium-based alloys tend to have a darkish grey tone compared to platinum.
Being truthful, it’s hard to see any difference between white gold and platinum. This is not at all like comparing yellow gold or rose gold to platinum. Eighteen-karat yellow gold is a vibrant rich golden color with a beautiful luster. Rose gold is an alloy mixture of copper and gold that creates a beautiful blush-pink hue.
OVERALL CONCLUSION PLATINUM VS WHITE GOLD
Engagement RingBoth platinum and yellow gold have distinct benefits. Platinum is considered hypoallergenic, which means it requires no plating or replating. It has greater durability and its natural color is white, although not pure white. White gold engagement rings are the most popular, mainly due to their lower cost. However, white gold is very durable and slightly outshines platinum.A white gold engagement ring maybe your best option if you’re on a strict budget and would rather spend your money on a more elaborate setting or a higher quality diamond. But, if you prefer platinum, you may as well splurge.
Precious metals slowly increase in value over time. While the basic values of 24k gold and platinum are nearly identical, 14k white gold is not nearly as valuable as platinum because it lacks purity.
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