Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Wonderful White Gold Wedding Rings

The elegant and sophisticated look of glittering, gleaming gold. Theres nothing quite like it.
Some people never grow tired of the look of pure gold jewelry. Gold, being our most precious metal, is often a first choice among couples looking for that perfect gold wedding ring.
While yellow gold remains very popular with the wedding crowd. Many people prefer the brilliant hue of a white gold wedding ring.
White gold will look beautiful on you whether youre a man or a woman. You can find online a great selection of white gold diamond wedding rings and white gold wedding ring sets. Also, if youre looking for something a little fancier that can also become a piece of wonderful keepsake jewelry, white gold makes a very elegant engraved wedding ring that can be passed on to future generations.
The one thing you need to be aware of when buying a white gold wedding ring is that it will need periodic maintenance in order to keep its luster.
To obtain its much desired glittering white color, white gold is coated with another alloy called Rhodium (the natural color of white gold is really light gray). Rhodium will wear down after a while, so to maintain your rings luster, youll need to visit your local jeweler about every 12-18 months and have it re-plated with a new coating of Rhodium. The cost for this should be very reasonable.
Whether youre looking for a plain gold wedding band, or a wedding ring with sparkling diamonds, white gold is an excellent choice for those looking for something a little extra special.

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