Yellow Gold
The most common form of gold used, yellow gold is created with an
alloy of silver, copper and zinc mixed with gold. The resulting yellow
color reflects the natural color of the gold. Yellow and white gold are
similar in strength and durability. It is the karat weight and design,
not the color that determines the price.
White Gold
White gold is created by an alloy of nickel and other metals
(copper and zinc) mixed with gold. Nickel is the largest component of
this alloy, giving the gold a white color.
White gold can also be made with an alloy that contains a higher
concentration of silver, making it a good choice for people with a
sensitivity to nickel.
White gold is highly reflective and does not tarnish so it is common to
add a layer of plating called "rhodium" plating that will protect the
reflective quality of the white metal. This does not detract from the
value of the metal.
While yellow and white gold are similar in strength and durability, it
is karat weight and design, not the color that affects the price.
Solid Gold Bands
As part of our commitment to craftmenship we carefully set our stones in solid gold bands.