Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Maintaining A White Gold

By Shari Evans


Shine and elegance are just some of the things that people are looking into when it comes to jewelry. This is why white gold is gaining popularity over the common yellow gold and other kinds of metal. Aside from this, people are looking for the some of the best partners with diamond. An example would be men and women preferring to have white gold for their wedding or engagement ring as it brings out the best of the diamond. In order to preserve the beauty and shine of white gold, owners must provide extra care and proper handling.

Proper Care for White Gold

All kinds of gold are naturally yellow in color but the ones that are being converted to white gold are pale yellow in color. The only element that makes it whiter and shinier is rhodium. With the presence of the white and durable rhodium metal, it can protect the fold and improve its shine. Though rhodium is durable, it can still lose its effect if the white gold jewelry is frequently used. For this, the white gold should be brought in for two rhodium plating per year.

There are many harsh chemicals in our home and surroundings which can inflict an irreparable damage to your white gold jewelry. Take it off before doing some household chores or swimming in the pool which has been concentrated with chlorine and other chemicals. Whenever you will keep some of your white gold jewelry, place them on different cloth bags to avoid them from bumping and scratching each other. Use a velvet or cotton to ensure that they won't be damaged while being kept.

Cleaning White Gold

There are many chemicals that can potentially harm your white gold in long term. Make a research about those and avoid them from having a direct contact with the jewelry. If you want to clean it, go to your local jeweler first or the boutique where you have bought the jewelry and ask about the correct cleaning solution for white gold. It is important for you to use the right cleaner for this particular kind of metal to protect its overall quality.

The safest cleaning of all would be making use of gentle soap, soft toothbrush and water. Prepare half cup of water in a small bowl. Make sure that it is lukewarm, put in the soap and mix them well. Dip the white gold in your created mixture and let it be soaked for about 15 minutes. Pull it out from the solution, brush thoroughly but gently and rinse it with lukewarm water. Dry the white gold with a piece of soft cloth or leave to dry on its own to eliminate moisture.




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