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White Gold Engagement Rings
Classic white gold engagement rings offer timeless style and lasting beauty. These shining rings are fit for diamonds, gemstones, unique metal details, and virtually any engagement ring style. Explore our large selection of white gold engagement rings including modern, classic, vintage-inspired, and custom settings. From solitaires to halos and everything in between, there’s a stunning white gold engagement ring ready to help you pop the question.
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FAQs about White Gold Engagement Rings
What is white gold?
White gold is a precious metal that’s used in high-quality jewelry such as earrings, rings, engagement rings, bracelets, and necklaces. It's especially popular for engagement rings, serving as a sturdy and stylish metal to hold gemstones and diamonds.
White gold is a combination of pure gold, nickel and palladium. It's the variety of alloys that gives the white gold its lighter tone. Once these metals are combined, white gold engagement rings are finished with a layer of rhodium to improve their durability and color.
White gold is real gold that gives a glowing, platinum and silver-like appearance with the durability gold is known for. Because white gold rings receive a layer of rhodium plating, they can be redipped as necessary to restore their original shine and color.
What's the difference between white gold and platinum?
Platinum and white gold are two different metals that have their own price points and care considerations. Platinum engagement rings are made of just one metal, while white gold engagement rings feature multiple metals alloyed together to create white gold.
White gold is a rhodium-plated metal that is a more economical alternative to platinum. Unlike platinum, white gold may need to be redipped in rhodium time goes on. You'll know it's time to have the ring’s rhodium reapplied when it starts to display a champagne tone.
Not every white gold ring will need to have its rhodium plating restored. A person’s individual skin chemistry along with any chemicals, soaps or lotions the ring is exposed to will all influence the longevity of the rhodium coating on a white gold engagement ring.
Both platinum and white gold engagement rings offer lasting style and high-quality details for your special moment. These rings are the leading styles we offer at Blue Nile and both metals are durable for frequent wear.
How is a white gold engagement ring’s price determined?
The price of a white gold engagement ring is determined by a few factors, including karat (purity of gold), the physical weight of the gold, design details, added gems, and the current market value of gold.
A white gold and diamond ring with natural diamonds will cost more than one with lab diamonds, and some gemstone engagement rings made from white gold will have varying prices depending on the gems used in the ring. We offer white gold and diamond engagement rings, gemstone styles and plain metal bands for every budget and style.
What karat gold is best?
In general, the higher the karat of the gold, the better the quality. However, both 14k gold and 18k gold result in beautiful rings. 14k white gold engagement rings use a higher percentage of other base metals in their alloys, making them a more budget-friendly choice. 18k white gold engagement rings are slightly softer, but they provide a luxurious look.
Both 18k and 14k are popular choices for white gold rings. These metals are durable, stylish and perfect for frequent wear.
Is white gold a good metal for an engagement ring?
Yes, white gold is a fantastic choice for engagement rings and wedding bands. In both 14 and 18k, white gold engagement rings are an affordable alternative to platinum.
Are white gold engagement rings popular?
White gold is exceptionally easy to work into any ring design, from classic solitaire rings to more ornate modern engagement rings. White gold’s malleability, strength and iconic glowing metal shade make it the perfect fit for virtually any setting, diamond or gemstone.
Affordability and durability have made white gold a popular metal for women's and men’s engagement rings. Its signature icy shade is the perfect fit for virtually any ring style, gemstone type and diamond color. White gold engagement rings for women and men are some of the most popular choices for everyday wear.
How do I find the right ring size?
You can explore our tips on how to measure ring size at home to find the right size. Many white gold engagement rings are easily resizable if needed.
What gemstones look best in this metal?
White gold offers a visually neutral background, making it the perfect fit for virtually any gemstone. The most classic options are various settings of white gold diamond engagement rings, but additional gemstones such as sapphires are popular for this style. Virtually any gemstone will glisten in a white gold setting! Alternative gems, such as aquamarine, are a popular choice for unique white gold engagement rings.
Does white gold turn yellow?
Over time, the rhodium coating on the exterior of white gold engagement rings can wear away. This may result in the ring appearing more champagne-colored over time. A quick reapplication will bring the ring back to its original luster. White gold engagement rings can yellow over time depending on a person’s own body chemistry, wear and overall care given to the ring. You can learn more about white gold color changes to understand why this happens and how to restore a ring’s original look.
Can white gold get wet?
If you’re in search of waterproof jewelry for engagement rings, you’re in luck with white gold rings. White gold engagement rings can get wet, but they should not be worn when cleaning or showering as cleaning chemicals can be potentially harmful to the metal.
What is the best way to care for white gold engagement rings?
To keep white gold in its best shape, make sure to regularly clean it with specialized jewelry cleaners. Avoid wearing the ring when engaging in strenuous activities like cleaning or cooking.
How much do white gold engagement rings cost?
White gold is one of the most budget-friendly metals for engagement rings. It's priced far lower than platinum, but it offers incredible durability and flexibility in its designs. Our white gold engagement ring settings start at a few hundred dollars and the final price of your ring will depend on the gemstones, ring size, diamonds, and any other details you choose for your ring.
A white gold and diamond ring will cost more than a plain metal or white gold gemstone ring. For affordability and classic style, consider our white gold diamond engagement rings with lab grown diamonds.
Are white gold rings made with real gold?
Yes, our white gold rings at Blue Nile are made with real gold.
What designs are popular?
Some of our most popular white gold engagement ring styles include solitaire rings, halo engagement rings, toi et moi rings, and gemstone engagement rings. The gleaming, silvery glow of white gold rings makes them the perfect backdrop for large diamonds of all shapes, colorful gemstones and multi-stone rings that combine contrasting styles for unique looks.
How do you clean white gold engagement rings?
You can restore the shine of a white gold engagement ring with a polishing cloth or specialized cleaning solution. If you’re cleaning a white gold ring that has diamonds or gemstones, be sure to follow the unique gemstone care instructions.
What is better, white gold or platinum for engagement rings?
Platinum and white gold are both popular metals for engagement rings. The best ring is the one that matches the wearer’s style and your budget.
There are many advantages to platinum rings, including the luxury of the metal and its notable durability. Platinum is one of the most classic metals for engagement rings.
White gold has its own advantages as well. It is more affordable than platinum, but it may also need a little extra care to maintain its color. Many people prefer white gold engagement rings over platinum for the affordability and easy restoration of the ring’s look over time. As a white gold engagement ring ages, many scuffs can be easily fixed by reapplying the ring’s rhodium coating.
If you’re looking for a ring that can be restored with redipping, white gold is a great choice. Platinum is a good fit for those who don’t want to maintain the metal color and prefer the patina that can form over time on platinum.
What white gold engagement ring designs are available?
We offer a wide selection of styles and designs for white gold engagement rings. Choose a gemstone and white gold ring for a colorful look, such as solitaires featuring a sapphire or ruby. A white gold and diamond ring is a classic choice, and we offer a wide variety of white gold engagement ring settings with brilliant diamonds that look their best in this metal. Explore our full selection of white gold engagement rings for sale online to find the perfect ring for your special moment.
