Does white gold require maintenance?

Does white gold require maintenance?

White gold does require a bit more maintenance than yellow gold in order to maintain its color. The mix of metals that create the white gold alloy all require cleaning, and the rhodium plating must also be preserved.

How do you take care of white gold?

How to care for your white gold

1. Remove any white gold jewellery before you carry out dirty or hands-on tasks.
2. Don’t swim while wearing white gold as the chemicals in the water (chlorine) can react with the plating.
3. Remove white gold items when bathing and sleeping.
4. Keep your white gold away from other metals.

Can white gold be worn everyday?

While high-quality rhodium plating will stand up to daily wear, over time it will begin to wear off and the yellow hue of the white gold will show through. At this stage, rhodium plating can be reapplied, and your white gold jewellery will sparkle like new again.

How often does white gold need to be replated?

every 1-2 years
We usually recommend getting white gold items rhodium plated every 1-2 years. Depending on your bodies specific oils some people need rhodium plating more often than others.

How do I get my white gold ring to shine again?

Quick Tips

1. Gather your white gold cleaning supplies.
2. Soak the white gold in a mixture of soap and water.
3. Clean your white gold with a soft brush and baking soda.
4. Thoroughly rinse the cleaners off the white gold.
5. Dry the white gold and buff it with a soft cloth.

Can I shower in white gold?

Wearing solid gold jewelry, white gold or yellow gold, in the shower will not harm the metal itself, however it can reduce the shine therefore it is not recommended. Showering with gold plated jewelry can eventually cause the gold layer to wear off completely, therefore you should definitely refrain from doing so.

Can I shower with 14k white gold?

You can wear 14k gold in the shower since it won’t be affected by the water. However, constant exposure to wet conditions can damage the other elements in 14k gold leading to discoloration in the long-term. To retain its shine, keep all types of gold away from the water in the shower, pool or sea.

Can you get a ring dipped in white gold?

Almost all white gold jewelry is dipped in rhodium. Rhodium plating (or dipping) is done over yellow gold or white gold to make your jewelry bright white. Rhodium plating is also done over silver on occasion to prevent tarnishing. The rhodium plating cost is $72 for most white gold rings, and larger items are by quote.

How much does it cost to re dip white gold?

How Much Does it Cost to Dip your Ring? At a retail store, you can expect to pay anywhere from $60 to $120 to have your ring dipped, depending on the complexity of the setting and style.

How do you fix yellowed white gold plating?

Since the “yellowing” is just the rhodium plating wearing away, the simple way to fix it is to get the rhodium replaced. Take your white gold to the store you purchased it, and they will place a thin coat of rhodium over the gold, returning it to the shiny white color you had originally.

How do you restore white gold to its original color?

Take your white gold to the store you purchased it, and they will place a thin coat of rhodium over the gold, returning it to the shiny white color you had originally. If you want to take extra precautions, you can avoid letting your white gold get wet, soapy, or dirty when it’s easy.

How often should you have your white gold polished?

If you have your white gold polished too often, all or part of its rhodium plating will also be removed, and it won’t be long before you will have to pay again to get your jewelry replated. As a general rule, you should have your white gold jewelry polished by a professional no more than once or twice a year.

Does white gold need to be dipped?

I personally don’t recommend going with a white gold that needs to be dipped, just because it requires so much maintenance and upkeep. For those who are maintenance-averse, find a jeweler who works with high quality white gold. It does have some warmer tones, but you won’t have to get it dipped and redipped throughout a lifetime of wear.