should 18kt white gold go yellow, thought it should stay white as it is pure should you have to have it plated
2006-12-26 19:52:03 · 17 answers · asked by K T 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
white gold does have a tinge of yellow "gold is yellow," achieving white gold is attained by the metals that are added to it.
9ct gold is more white because more metals are added to bring down the carat (they are rodium plated when new)
2006-12-26 20:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
well - it's 18kt white gold - it's not pure gold...just 75%. There are other metals mixed in to create the 'white' in the gold. Gold is usually yellow I think. My jeweler has told me that my ring would need servicing every year or so and they would do it for free. Cleaning, polishing or re-finishing the 'white' rhodium plating.
Also I've heard that different people's skin reacts differently to metals and your chemistry may turn metals a different color or the metals will turn your skin a different color.
Either case, you'll need to go back to your jeweler. hopefully, they will take care of it for you.
2006-12-26 20:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ladeeda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White gold is not necessarily white. It would be an alloy (ie yellow gold mixed with other metals) or rhodium plated.
The plating will last depending on the thickness of the plating and the conditions that it was applied under.
2006-12-26 23:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by midnight_lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a search for "White gold yellow diamond engagement ring" on Google. They list several rings with different prices.
2016-05-23 09:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by Nancy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iv had my 18kt white gold diamond engagement ring for 34 yrs its its still white ,you was almost certainly ripped off , take it back and get your money back dont take no for a answer
2006-12-26 22:01:35 · answer #5 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a question on this same sugject a few weeks back and one of the answers was that there's no such thing as "white" gold - it is all dipped and needs to be redone every now and again. However, three months does seem a very short time.
2006-12-26 20:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it back to the shop you got it from, and ask them they will be able to put you right. I wouldd'nt have thought it should be going yellow, you may have something in your skin that is making it go yellow or if you think you have been ripped off did you buy it from a reputable store or from somewhere else? good luck.
2006-12-26 21:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but the chances are you have been ripped-off.
what price did you pay, what carat is the diamond?
take it back to the shop you got it from.
18kt gold is quite soft, how does it feel?
2006-12-26 19:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check on the inside to see if it has a hallmark. If it has not then the chances are that you have been diddled. Take it to where you bought it for a refund. If no joy threaten with trading standards and mean it. Best of luck.
Happy New Year
2006-12-26 20:05:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't been ripped off. All white gold turns a yellowy shade after time.
2006-12-26 22:31:21 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋