Platinum VS White Gold

Platinum looks almost identical to white gold and will remain looking the same for many years as long as they are both maintained and cared for properly.

What is Platinum?

A naturally white metal, platinum is typically utilized in a nearly pure form for jewelry—ranging from 95-98%.

The main advantages of Platinum:

• Hypoallergenic.
• Rarer than gold.
• Often considered a symbol of prestige (i.e. “platinum” credit cards have greater privileges than “gold” cards).
• Heavier and more durable than white gold.
• Tends to look best with fair and rosy skin tones.

While the advantages are quite impressive there are also several disadvantages:

• Platinum Is significantly more expensive than white gold even though it looks nearly identical.
• Will get scratched and dull over time.
• Requires cleaning and polishing every few years, although this strips away some of the platinum.

White Gold- What is it?

Not everyone knows but white gold doesn’t exist naturally. It’s made from yellow gold mixed with white metal alloys like palladium or silver.

Afterwards, it’s given a nice coating with a rare, silver-white metal called rhodium, which gives white gold its luminous sheen.

White gold is much more malleable than platinum, so it’s easier to work into fine, intricate designs. It’s also less expensive than platinum and is ideal for those who want the look of platinum with the heritage and tradition associated with gold.

On the other hand, White gold jewellery can become scratched, especially when worn on a daily basis.

White gold’s rhodium plating will wear away over time. You’ll need to have it re-plated to keep its ‘white’ colour however, this is a simple process.

If you still can’t decide between gold and platinum, don’t worry. If you have the budget, go for platinum. If you don’t, then gold (or palladium) is still a very precious metals and is an excellent choice. At the end of the day, all rings require some minimal upkeep and maintenance.