For big ticket items, do you shy away from white gold because they look like silver?

[Antigone]

I heard someone say they don't like buying white gold because they look like silver anyway.

Is this a popular opinion?

Example:

Let's say you're in the market for the Tiffany hardwear medium bracelet - with its chunky utilitarian aesthetic, I can see how people will think the white gold is silver. If you're cool toned and suit white gold, given the price tag, will it make you buy the yellow gold version so it won't be mistaken for silver?

 

[Love Of My Life]

I'm not a fan of white gold because it is not flattering on my skin tone.
I prefer yellow gold, but really if white gold looks good, the price is the price & if the wearer knows
it's white gold that's what counts, JMO

 

[chanellover333]

Not at all, most diamond pave pieces pop better in wg anyways. I don't care if someone thinks it is silver, most people can't tell the difference between wg vs silver anyways

 

[snibor]

No. I prefer diamonds with white gold (or platinum). I had a diamond solitaire necklace I changed from yellow to white so it would match other jewelry better.

 

[Berengeria]

Maybe yes, it depends on the piece. If there are diamonds or other precious stones (emeralds, sapphires, etc.) then I will not hesitate to get white gold. If the style of the piece could potentially look like either costume jewelry or silver, then I will likely not want to spend the money on white gold when it will not be shown at its best.

 

[MinimalStyle]

Funny you ask. I actually used to think exactly that and stayed clear from white gold.
Now I actually prefer white gold BECAUSE it looks like silver and I worry less that someone targets me for my jewellery

 

[Swanky]

No, that’s so silly imo lol
Sorry, not trying to be rude!

 

[MsKaren]

Not at all! I don’t suit yellow gold for a start so all of my jewellery is silver, platinum or white gold. My engagement and wedding ring and platinum and it’s never occurred to me that someone might think that’s silver, I can’t imagine for a minute anyone’s ever looked at my jewellery and contemplated whether it’s silver or white gold. People know white gold exists but I just can’t imagine many people think about it when they look at what someone else is wearing.

 

[Rockysmom]

I only do white gold if there are diamonds. Otherwise I wear rose gold.

 

[Candace30]

I've heard one SA say this, but I honestly don't think it's a common perspective. And I personally don't care if someone thinks my white gold or platinum jewelry is silver. I think sterling silver has a beautiful tone anyway.

For Tiffany hardwear, I probably would just choose sterling silver over white gold because of the price, unless having diamonds was really important to me

 

[shazzy99]

Not at all! Personally I prefer white gold as my first choice as I like the fact it doesn’t stand out as much. As second choice I tend to go for rose gold more these days especially for Cartier as their rose gold is subtle and just beautiful. Yellow gold last choice for me, but I feel I may be the minority.

 

[keya]

What other people might think about my jewlery have never crossed my mind. Get what you prefer.
Generally I think diamonds look better set in white gold or platinum, but lately I’ve changed my general preference to rose or yellow gold.

 

[Onebagtoomany]

I don’t worry about it looking like silver, however I prefer yellow gold and so only a small handful of pieces in my collection are platinum or white gold.

 

[A1aGypsy]

Honestly, IDGA- what other people think about my jewellery. I like what I like and I wear it. I wear a lot of WG and silver. I prefer a more modern look. I also admire other people’s jewellery and have never thought “shame that looks silver”. But, if people want to think that about me they are more than welcome to.

 

[Tatti_]

I don't worry what other people think about my jewelry. My WG pieces have been mistaken for platinum and my silver pieces have been mistaken for WG. Most people can't tell the difference anyway.