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bextasy · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:42 PM

I am having a necklace made for me(think tiffany diamonds by the yard) with 5 diamonds on a chain. I can not decide platinum or white gold? I spoke to my jeweler and she thinks that white gold is better? What do you jewelry experts think? Price isn't an issue I just want whatever will look nicer and shinier on.

ahertz · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:51 PM

White gold stays shinier IMO.

pinklipgloss33 · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Platinum! I guess when I think about it, WG is shinier than platinum. But my platinum is shiny enough for my taste and does not get that yellowing look that WG seems to get over time. It could have just been the piece that I had. But I am not a jewelry expert. I am just going off my personal experience.

bextasy · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Thank you ahertz

and pinklipgloss33

bextasy · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:08 PM

When I said shiner I meant the diamonds because I have heard since platinum is duller it makes the diamonds stand out more. So in that case which do you prefer?

ame · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:35 PM

I say Plat. I can't wear gold or white gold so that's a pretty easy choice for me.

Kitsunegrl · Oct 6th, 2009, 03:01 PM

If you are going to wear it daily, I'd suggest platinum. Usually white gold is so bright because it is plated with rhodium; it will need to be replated at some point.

pinklipgloss33 · Oct 6th, 2009, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Kitsunegrl

If you are going to wear it daily, I'd suggest platinum. Usually white gold is so bright because it is plated with rhodium; it will need to be replated at some point.

Exactly....that is what I meant by it starts to get this yellowish look to it. I guess its because the rhodium eventually wears off.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Oct 6th, 2009, 03:47 PM

I'd go w/ white gold.
I wear a white gold tennis bracelet every single day and have for 5 yrs and it's not turning yellow.

LeeMiller · Oct 6th, 2009, 04:44 PM

I have both, I think maybe white gold looks a little shinier, maybe more silver-like in some ways. Platinum has a slightly greyer look, both are very pretty. Maybe platinum looks a little more vintage to me? I've never had any white gold need replating, neither has my mom who wore a mix of white gold and platinum rings for years, and still does.

skyqueen · Oct 6th, 2009, 04:53 PM

I've heard platinum is harder then white gold and 18kt is softer then 14kt. I had a tennis bracelet/necklace made in 14kt because the jeweler told me it was stronger for everyday wear. I agree with Swanky...I've worn a WG 12ct tennis bracelet everyday for years, with no yellowing. Not crazy about the look of platinum but I'm sure it's beautiful on certain pieces.

ahertz · Oct 6th, 2009, 05:10 PM

I still say white gold.

Jeneen · Oct 6th, 2009, 05:57 PM

White gold!

pinklipgloss33 · Oct 6th, 2009, 06:10 PM

I still say Platinum!

bextasy · Oct 6th, 2009, 11:42 PM

ah I still don't know and I need to decide soon!

Oct 6th, 2009, 01:51 PM	#2
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Oct 6th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#3
pinklipgloss33 Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Shopping on Fifth Avenue Posts: 1,041	Platinum! I guess when I think about it, WG is shinier than platinum. But my platinum is shiny enough for my taste and does not get that yellowing look that WG seems to get over time. It could have just been the piece that I had. But I am not a jewelry expert. I am just going off my personal experience.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#5
bextasy OP <3's TPF Joined: Feb 2007 Location: New York Posts: 4,210	When I said shiner I meant the diamonds because I have heard since platinum is duller it makes the diamonds stand out more. So in that case which do you prefer?
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Oct 6th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#6
ame Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,841	I say Plat. I can't wear gold or white gold so that's a pretty easy choice for me.
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Kitsunegrl Cartier in 2009! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Cajun Country Posts: 7,761	If you are going to wear it daily, I'd suggest platinum. Usually white gold is so bright because it is plated with rhodium; it will need to be replated at some point.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#9
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,752	I'd go w/ white gold. I wear a white gold tennis bracelet every single day and have for 5 yrs and it's not turning yellow.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#10
LeeMiller Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,317	I have both, I think maybe white gold looks a little shinier, maybe more silver-like in some ways. Platinum has a slightly greyer look, both are very pretty. Maybe platinum looks a little more vintage to me? I've never had any white gold need replating, neither has my mom who wore a mix of white gold and platinum rings for years, and still does.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#11
skyqueen Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,208	I've heard platinum is harder then white gold and 18kt is softer then 14kt. I had a tennis bracelet/necklace made in 14kt because the jeweler told me it was stronger for everyday wear. I agree with Swanky...I've worn a WG 12ct tennis bracelet everyday for years, with no yellowing. Not crazy about the look of platinum but I'm sure it's beautiful on certain pieces.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#12
ahertz Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,256	I still say white gold.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#13
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Oct 6th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#14
pinklipgloss33 Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Shopping on Fifth Avenue Posts: 1,041	I still say Platinum!
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Oct 6th, 2009, 11:42 PM	#15
bextasy OP <3's TPF Joined: Feb 2007 Location: New York Posts: 4,210	ah I still don't know and I need to decide soon!
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