White gold versus yellow gold Jewelry Discuss White gold versus yellow gold in the Fashion Accessory forums; Hey there, I have to choose an engagement ring and i was wondering if anybody had any thoughts on the question on yellow gold versus white gold. I initially thought ...

[SofiaL]

Hey there,

I have to choose an engagement ring and i was wondering if anybody had any thoughts on the question on yellow gold versus white gold. I initially thought the white gold looked too much like silver but the idea is starting to grow on me.

Would love your thoughts and feedback.

Mwah

SofiaL

[smartneil]

Pure gold is extremely malleable and soft, too soft in fact to be used for jewelry. It must be combined with other metals in order to become tough and durable enough to be formed into a fine piece of jewelry. The metals added to gold are called the alloys.

Yellow gold is alloyed with silver while white gold is alloyed with nickel. Both also use copper and zinc as alloying elements. So, the difference between white and yellow gold is the type of alloy used in each. There is no real difference in value between the two; it is merely matter of preference and personal taste.

[attentionWHORE]

well, i think it actually depends on what design the ring has.
like in some designs, with diamonds, yellow looks really nice.
my moms engagement ring is white gold and it has 2 rows of diamonds [not really diamonds, some stone, i think or diamond carats only] && i dont think it looks very...um... well, its not the best looking engagement ring.
its looks good as a normal, casual ring but i wouldnt be very keen on having a engagement ring/wedding ring like that
but, everyone has a different taste (:
but, i really thinks it depends on the design (:

[finch]

It can depend on the girl but I find white gold and platinum for that matter far more timeless, classic and elegant, then again I've never been a huge fan of gold to begin with.

[chai]

yes.. it depends to the design... but for me i prefer a yellow gold...

[mudkipz]

I agree with finch. White gold just gives off a more elegant look to jewelries - something that yellow gold rarely delivers.

[Caroline.smith]

ok in my opinion white gold looks more nice with a big diamond! because if is a little rock the ring can look like another ring in your hand

[daemao]

white gold is amazing.

[morningstar]

If your are black use the white gold and if you are white use the yellow color

[*+*Stephanie*+*]

I wear both. Usually white gold in winter/spring (when my skintone is more pale) and yellow gold in the summer/fall (when I have a tan).