Yes. White gold is the most popular metal for wedding and engagement rings for various reasons:

• it provides a timeless look for any style.
• it is harder than yellow gold. Why? The colour itself is achieved by mixing pure gold with other white metals such as nickel or palladium, known for their sturdiness. This makes white gold a perfect choice for engagement rings that need to provide the extra security that the diamond won't fall off.
• it is much appreciated by men and women because of how the neutral colour matches everything.
• it fits any skin tone.

MORE: Buying Guide: Choosing the right gold colour for your engagement ring

White gold jewellery can be slightly more expensive than yellow gold jewellery (for the same Karat weight), because of the manufacturing process it undergoes while being mixed and coated.

However we, at My Diamond Ring, gave all our gold colours the same price. White gold will cost you just as much as yellow or rose gold.

MORE: White Gold vs Yellow Gold vs Rose Gold - Purities and Prices explained!

Platinum is known to be the most expensive metal. But... what few people know is that platinum is actually less expensive than gold as a metal! The work that goes into making a platinum ring, however, is what justifies its higher price: Platinum rings need to be entirely made by hand, while gold rings (of any colour) can be first cast, and then finished by hand.

FAQ: My Diamond Ring does not offer Platinum as a metal choice. Can My Diamond Ring make my selected ring in Platinum?

Yes. It would come at an added cost, but we can produce your chosen ring entirely by hand, in Platinum. For any special requests, simply get in touch with our customer service at office@mydiamondring.com

No. White gold is white. If the metal gets scratched, no yellow colour will show. However, white gold rings need to be rhodium plated once in a while to maintain their ultra white colour.

Yes. White gold is nothing but a mix of pure yellow gold with white metals. The presence of yellow gold in the mix makes it impossible for white gold to be totally white. White gold in its purest form actually has a slight greyish tint. To achieve an ultra-white finish, white gold is always rhodium-plated with a thin layer of another metal (usually platinum).

Over time, white gold rings lose their rhodium plating and turn slightly more grey. To make the ring regain its ultra-white finish, you must rhodium-plate your ring again, usually every 2-3 years.

NOTE: My Diamond Ring offers free rhodium plating to all its customers.

At My Diamond Ring, you can design your own engagement ring in 18k rose, white, or yellow gold and choose a diamond of any shape and quality to create a truly personalised piece. Explore our selection of over 5,000 natural and lab-grown diamonds in various sizes, colours and price ranges, making it easy to find the perfect diamond to suit your style and budget. All of our diamonds are certified by GIA or IGI, with options starting at just €350.

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Whether you need help finding out the right setting or diamond, would like to create your own design, or are simply looking for general advice, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our experts are happy to assist you online, or in our store.