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Gold and Platinum are two separate metals and elements. Platinum is always pure. White gold is gold that is alloyed (blended) with another element, usually nickel.
White Gold
White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver and palladium. White gold can be 18kt, 14kt, 9kt or any karat. For example, 18kt yellow gold is made by mixing 75% gold (750 parts per thousand) with 25% (250 parts per thousand) other metals such as copper and zinc. 18kt white gold is made by mixing 75% gold with 25% other metals such as silver and palladium. So the amount of gold is the same but the alloy is different.
Traditionally nickel was used in white gold, however, nickel is no longer used in most white gold made today as nickel can cause reactions with some people. We do not use nickel in our white gold
When white gold rings are new they are coated with another white metal called Rhodium. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and Rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including its white color.
The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look more white. The natural color of white gold is actually a light grey color. The Rhodium is very white and very hard, but it does wear away eventually. To keep a white gold ring looking its best it should be re-rhodium plated approximately each 12 to 18 months. Most local jewelers are able to rhodium plate jewelry for a cost effective price.
Platinum
Platinum is a white metal, but unlike gold it is used in jewelry in almost its pure form (approximately 95% pure). Platinum is extremely long wearing and is very white, so it does not need to be Rhodium plated like white gold.
Platinum is very dense (heavy), so a platinum ring will feel heavier than an 18kt gold ring.
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What is the difference between white gold and platinum Which is more valuable?
Platinum is more valuble because it is stronger. White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal. Platinum is a pure metal.
What is the difference between white gold and platinum?
White gold is the same thing as yellow gold just a different color, where as platinum is a more rare and precious metal making it far more valuable than gold.
Is white gold also known as platinum?
White gold is yellow gold that is mixed with other metals and yellow gold is made in the same way, and the difference is only in the metals used. In order to make the gold white, it is combined with metal alloys that are white in nature and plated with an extremely hard element called rhodium. Platinum, on the other hand, is a white metal and is used in jewelry in its pure form. It is Platinum white, so it does not need to be rhodium plated like white gold does.
What is harder platinum or white gold?
White Gold Is Harder.
What is the different between white gold and gold?
Real gold is yellowish in colour. The white gold is actually an alloy of gold with other metal(s) like platinum, palladium, rhodium, etc.
What is the difference between white gold and platinum Which is more valuable?
Platinum is more valuble because it is stronger. White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal. Platinum is a pure metal.
What is difference between platinum and white gold?
White gold is the same thing as yellow gold just a different color, where as platinum is a more rare and precious metal making it far more valuable than gold.
What is the difference between white gold and platinum?
White gold is the same thing as yellow gold just a different color, where as platinum is a more rare and precious metal making it far more valuable than gold.
What is the price difference between a platinum and gold ring?
The price difference between a platinum and gold ring is a major difference. Metals are priced on the weight and platinum is heavier than gold, and its more pure and harder to make then gold.
Is platinum white gold?
No, it is not the same, as platinum and white gold are two very different metals. However, the biggest difference would be the price as platinum is more expensive than white gold. Platinum is a naturally white metal, is more durable and dense whereas white gold is not. White gold has a high maintenance cost also as it requires rhodium plating to keep it white. When it comes down to buying a platinum or white gold wedding ring, it all depends on your budget and what you can afford.
what's the difference between platinum and white gold?
White gold is the same thing as yellow gold just a different color, where as platinum is a more rare and precious metal making it far more valuable than gold.
What is difference between platinum and Gold visa card?
one is gold and one is sil
What is the difference between gold and platinum records?
What distinguises gold and platinum records- not the composition of the records I mean in terms of how many are sold.
Is white gold also known as platinum?
White gold is yellow gold that is mixed with other metals and yellow gold is made in the same way, and the difference is only in the metals used. In order to make the gold white, it is combined with metal alloys that are white in nature and plated with an extremely hard element called rhodium. Platinum, on the other hand, is a white metal and is used in jewelry in its pure form. It is Platinum white, so it does not need to be rhodium plated like white gold does.
What is harder platinum or white gold?
White Gold Is Harder.
What is the different between white gold and gold?
Real gold is yellowish in colour. The white gold is actually an alloy of gold with other metal(s) like platinum, palladium, rhodium, etc.
Which metal is white gold?
Platinum is the the metal known as white gold.
