18K white gold
18K white gold, radiant as a mirror, is used by Poinçon 22 for some of its gold jewellery creations. If the variant is not available in the online collection, you can request it by contacting us.
18K white Gold IN DETAILS
Likeyellow gold androse goldwhite gold is a blend of 75% pure gold and 25% other metals (copper, palladium, zinc or nickel). Developed over the last century, designers also call it "white gold", because of its silver-like color, but greater clarity and durability.
To give it this radiant colour, artisan jewellers add a thin film of rhodium, a unique and precious metal. White gold is thus more luminous and magnifies the purity of the diamonds. As with yellow and rose gold, white 18K gold can be identified with the 750 hallmark on the coins Poinçon 22.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of 18K white gold?
- 18K white gold is more popular because of its harmonious combination with all stones and skin colours.
- It's also the strongest precious metal, so it's best suited to engagement rings, wedding bands and jewelry you want to keep.
- Its more discreet color makes it easier to wear for those not accustomed to adorning themselves with jewelry.
- The jewel's white color fades over time to a softer color and may yellow.
If you'd like your jewelry to regain its original sparkling white color, you can have it rhodium-plated to add a thin film of rhodium. Don't hesitate to contact us, and we'll use our expertise to restore the timelessness you desire for your jewelry.
Caring for your jewelry
Although 18K white gold is a noble material favoured in jewellery for its strength, this does not make the jewellery unbreakable. We advise you to store your jewellery separately to avoid scratching it and not to sleep with it. In everyday life, take care of your jewellery by protecting it from toxic substances, such as perfume, creams, chlorine, etc. We recommend that you take it off for sports and manual activities.
Our jewellery likes to be pampered, so take care of it so that it can accompany you for as long as possible.
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