The Symbolism of White Gold in an Engagement Ring
How white gold can add symbolic meaning to an engagement ring.
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Engagement rings have a very long history that dates back thousands of years. Rings were given in ancient times as not only a token of commitment but also as a way to prove a potential match had the resources to take care of the bride. Over the centuries, many aspects of rings have gained symbolic importance. Although times have changed, the symbolism can still help you to decide on a ring’s designs and components. This blog post is part of a series on engagement ring symbolism I think you might enjoy.
White gold is a metal alloy that's typically made up of about 75% gold and 25% other white metals. Typically, white gold is made with nickel or silver and occasionally, zinc. More rarely, the twenty-five percent will be palladium or platinum. White gold has a light gray color due to the white metals. The shade of white depends on which metal is used.
Palladium and nickel create a shiny, silvery-white hue. Counterintuitively, silver creates a cool-toned white without the silvery-hue. To give white gold its shine, it is given a final coating of rhodium, a rare, silvery-white metal. Rhodium gives white gold a luminous sheen.
This requires maintenance, as the rhodium finish will rub off over time. A jeweler can restore the rhodium to return the metal to its original white color.
White gold is a very popular color for engagement rings. It symbolizes purity. Thus, when you use white gold on an engagement ring, you’re symbolizing your pure love. If you use a diamond, you can symbolize your pure commitment forever. Put a ruby on the ring, and you’re symbolizing your pure passion. Use a blue sapphire, and you’re symbolizing the pure serenity the relationship brings you.
If you are in the market for a white gold engagement ring in San Diego, I hope you’ll reach out. I’m a third-generation jeweler committed to offering customers win-win transactions. Get in touch. Give me a call or drop by the showroom. You’ll be glad you did.
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