White Gold Clip On Earrings - An Excellent Option
Written by admin on December 11, 2008 – 3:20 pm -The interest in clip on earrings has risen enormously over the past few years. There are many reasons why clip on earrings are growing in popularity. One of the reasons is becuase some people do not like the idea of having their ears pierced, due to the fear or pain factor. Other reasons could be due to health issues or for personnel reasons. People often associate clip on earrings with fancy dress, and look at them as novelty items. This may have been the case in the past, but in recent times, the designs have improved ten fold, and now look just as mature and elegant as the pierced earring, especially in white gold. White gold is the favourite choice for most items of jewlery now. It complements peoples skin colour, from pale to dark, and... more
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What Is White Gold?
Written by admin on December 1, 2008 – 5:06 pm -Gold is a natural metallic element mined from the earth. Traditional yellow gold, is to soft and vulnerable to use when making jewelry. The answer to this problem, is to mix the gold with other metals, to form an alloy. This gives it added strength and enables it to be worked with. The colour does alter from the typical yellow gold to create shades of gold with a yellow, pink and white look. White gold, does not exist in a raw form. When people refer to white gold, they are talking about gold alloys that are white in colour. White gold is an alloy of gold mixed with a white metal. Alloy simply refers to a mixture of two or more metals. The Atomic structure of metal alters when alloying. The different wavelengths and reflectivity of light change,... more
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White Gold Jewelry - Mens buying guide
Written by admin on November 25, 2008 – 5:08 pm -As the hustle and bustle of modern day life catches up, it is getting harder and harder for men to find time to locate the stores and go out and purchase white gold jewelry. The best possible solution for this, is to look at online stores. Not only are there more items to browse through than in an ordinary store, the online store is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to suit any time schedules. When browsing through online stores, there are a few things to keep in mind before making the decision to purchase any items. One of the first things you should do, is check the legitimacy of the site. You can do this by checking the different payment options. Most secure sites, will have various payment methods with secure payment options, to ensure... more
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White Gold and it’s origins
Written by admin on November 19, 2008 – 2:51 pm -Since the early 1900’s, white golds popularity has soared. The trend merging from platinum to white gold happend because although platinum was a popular choice, alot of people found it over priced and could simply not afford it due to its rarity. As the second world war progressed, platinum was banned from use by the goverment for any non-military functions. Due to the already existing rarity for platinum, and then a ban, this made the demand for white gold sky-rocket. White gold is not a pure form of gold. To get this material you have to add an alloy. The common alloys used in this process are nickel, palladium and silver. One this process is completed, the white gold is often applied an electroplated rhodium coating to give it an extra... more
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White Gold Rings - The beauty of wedding and engagement rings
Written by admin on November 16, 2008 – 2:18 pm -Rings are a very fashionable and popular item of jewerly. They can symbolize marrige between two people, mark a special occasion or event, or be worn as part of a look or to match an outfit. No matter what the reason for wearing a ring, they are always stunning and beautiful. For many years, rings have always being associated with certain events. Engagements and weddings are most thought of, and are the heavily linked to rings. Many different formats and styles have been created for these events, but the one that always remains a true favourite for brides and grooms across the world, is gold rings. As years progress and trends and fashions change, wedding and engagements rings are transgressing from the traditional yellow gold, to white gold.... more
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White Gold Jewerly - Why It’s The Perfect Choice
Written by admin on November 16, 2008 – 1:08 pm -White Gold Jewerly - Why It’s The Perfect Choice In recent years, the popularity and requests for white gold jewerly has sky rocketed. Not only is it a refreshing change to the traditional yellow gold, it can often be cheaper and suits a wider audience than yellow gold. White gold is a neutral colour, that works well with almost any background colour and other styles. Traditional yellow gold is a bold material, which some people find over powering and to loud to wear as either delicate jewerly or other items, and does not match peoples personalities. Although white gold brings class and high quality, it remains understated and unique in a neutral colour. This makes it work with most clothes, smart or casual, unlike yellow gold which would... more
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White Gold Diamond set Earrings
Written by admin on November 16, 2008 – 12:21 pm -White Gold Diamond set Earrings A common choice of white gold jewerly is white gold earrings. Women and men, prefer the white gold finish rather than standard gold or silver. One of the reasons for this is that white gold compliments many skin tones and other back ground colours, like colour of hair or garments being worn. Diamonds often work well with the white gold, as they blen well together when the diamonds are set into the alloy. Prices vary from set to set, but most white gold earrings are in the same price category as yellow gold. There is a massive spectrum of styles and different ranges in white gold. You can purchase different white gold earrings, such as studs, heart-shaped studs, hoops, drops, crosses, solitaires, chandelier, antique... more
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White Gold jewelry for children
Written by admin on November 15, 2008 – 2:55 pm -As the market for white gold expands, so does the need for white gold jewelry for children. There are many forms of white gold jewelry for children such as, rings, pendants, necklaces, earrings, chains and wristwacthes, all with elaborate designs to make them appealing. There are a few key factors when deciding on jewelry for a child. You have to take into account the sex of the child. Girls may prefer more elegant items, such as earrings and bracelets, while the boys may well prefer chains, rings, and wristwatches. There are many styles to suit all tastes, so matching an item with a childs hobbies, likes and dislikes will help give ideas on the piece of jewelry you should purchase. Personalizing a gift is a common theme these days. It is becoming... more
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The Creation Of White Gold
Written by admin on November 14, 2008 – 4:50 pm -The making of White Gold There is a more complex method to making white gold, than most people might think. White gold is an alloy. It is mixed with a white metal such as silver, nickel or platinum. The properties of white gold will always vary from item to item because of the quantities of metals used in the making of it. This is a great strength for white gold as it can be tailor made to fit any occasion. An example of this would be when white gold is made using palladium. This makes it softer and easier to work with, so it can be used to make rings to hold gemstomes, or for other fixings. White gold by nature is actually more silver/grey colour. It is treated with the metal Rhodium to give it the apperance of the white gold you are used to... more
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Why White Gold rings are a brilliant option
Written by admin on November 13, 2008 – 5:37 pm -Why White Gold rings are a brilliant option There are many different factors to take into account when choosing a ring. You have to decide what type of ring to buy, if it meets the occasion, and what style to choose from. Another thought provoking matter, is the material the ring will be made from. Popular choices are titanium, silver and gold. A recent popular choice, which is going to feature heavily in the market in the near future is white gold. One of the main reasons for this is it can fit different occasions and themes easily. Gold has always been the prefered type of metal to be used for wedding rings, and other jewlery. Although it is aesthetically pleasing, and will always hold a good value, more people are put off the idea of buying... more
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