Note that
white gold is not a pure
metal, but an alloy of
gold, silver, and palladium or nickel. In addition, the
ring will be polished with rhodium in order to give it almost the same luster and appeal as to that of
platinum.
White gold diamond ring designs became popular during the 1920s when romantic and stylish designs were more in vogue. In fact, many studies carried out in the
diamond engagement ring field reported that most of the diamonds are during Art Deco and Victorian eras are made using
white gold. There are many reasons for this, and one of the sound ones is the affordability of
white gold metal when compared to other options such as
yellow gold and
rose gold.
Apart from that, the malleability of
white gold metal also makes it a popular
option amongst couples who are in awe of complex detailing and design works. No wonder,
white gold diamond ring with complex filigree designs, such as
beadworks,
vines,
lace works, etc., became a signature style during the Edwardian era. This fashion trend is later transcended to the Victorian and Art Deco periods as well.