I am trying to buy my engagement ring but the one I want the company went under and they are no longer making the rings. Everyone I have tried has them in yellow gold (which I hate) and is sold out of the white gold. Does anyone know if it would be possible to buy a yellow gold ring and have it plated in white gold? Would it ruin the ring? Would it hold up? And would it look good?
2007-02-16 00:49:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Yes, a yellow gold ring could be plated with white gold. However, most white gold jewelry is plated with rhodium--a member of the platinum family--to achieve that shiny white finish we all so love in the jewelry store window. White gold is actually a grayish color.
The plating process is simple and relatively inexpensive.
However, the plating will wear off and you will need to replate the ring relatively often. Plating is considered a temporary finish for jewelry. Any spot that the rhodium plating is wearing off on a yellow gold ring will be very apparent because of the the color contrast.
If you have your heart set on a particular style of ring in white gold and it is no longer being made because the company has gone out of business, I would find a jeweler who does custom work and would be willing to make the ring in white gold for you.
Good luck.
2007-02-18 06:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by shabocon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White gold is the "in" thing right now, but years ago it was yellow gold. It will always cycle between the two shades. Personally I hate yellow gold because I hate the color yellow and I think yellow gold clashes with my skin and eyes. But for a garnet or ruby, I think yellow gold looks best. The colors just compliment each other well.
2016-05-24 06:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a metallurgical standpoint, sure it can be done. A thicker plating will stand up longer, but may obscure some fine details in your ring (if you have any).
I think this would be a fairly expensive effort, and you'd want to find a very good place to have it done.
You might end up more pleased in the end to locate a custom jeweler to make the ring(s) you want out of the material(s) you want. They'll be able to provide you guidance on the pluses and minuses of your options.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_gold
2007-02-16 01:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by mattzcoz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you plate a white gold or platnim ring with yellow gold
2014-10-08 05:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by sharah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋