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What is the difference to the eye between white gold and platinum?

My engagement ring is white gold (a one carat princess cut diamond on plain white gold band) and my wedding ring (we just purchased it) is platinum with small princess cut diamonds all around it. The band is 1/2 carat in diamonds and looked really pretty with my enagement ring, however, the wedding band was not available in white gold so we had to get it in platinum. When I tried them on together, I saw virtually no difference in color, maybe because the diamonds on the band are the focus, but over time, what do I have to do to make sure the colors don't change? I dont want it to be noticeable.

No White Gold is actually "white". All gold is yellow, and white gold in not dyed, but rather- Rhodium Electroplated. The Yellow Gold is "dipped" in two solutions and charged positively and negatively, and this allows the "white" to to "stick" to the metal. This doesn't mean that it will chip, but over time, you will notice that it will begin to fade a little bit. The White Gold will have more of a yellow undertone, and the Platinum will remain White. It's not a big deal- you will probably notice the change in color by the end of the first year. At that time, take it to any jeweler, and have the ring re-rhodium plated. This should cost you in the neighborhood of $50-$75. That will include a polish and cleaning. If you do this once a year, or however often you deem necessary, you won't be able to tell the difference.

Also, help your rings stay in good condition and last longer by making sure to take them off when you wash your hands with any soap or chemical. While you might think it helps them stay clean, this is false. Even if you think you got all the soap off, know that you did not. It gets stuck in the little grooves and crevices and creates a layer of grime and wax. If you want to give your rings a gentle cleaning, buy a soft bristled toothbrush and regular white colgate, and give the ring and diamonds a light brushing under warm water and rinse well. For a professional steam cleaning, expect to pay $6-$10. It's a god idea to do this every month or two, and it will take only a couple of minutes.

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