White Gold Stud Earrings – Yay or nay?
White gold stud earrings are wildly popular with both the younger and the more mature demographic. What most shoppers don’t know is that there is actually no such thing as white gold. White gold is in fact low karat yellow gold plated with a delicate layer of rhodium which gives the gold its silver-white sheen.
The problem with rhodium plating has to do with the plating’s durability. Over time and wear the thin layer of rhodium plating tends to wear off leaving the yellow gold underneath exposed and visible. Some customers may prefer to avoid white gold jewelry altogether so as to save themselves from the hassle of having their jewelry pieces periodically re-plated. In addition, other shoppers would prefer not to wear white gold earrings as white gold is an impure metallic alloy, i.e. it is mixed with other base metals such as iron, nickel or steel, and its impurity can cause allergic reactions for shoppers who have sensitive skin.
However, white gold has its merits. The precious metal’s relative affordability is one such an example. Since white gold is relatively common its value isn’t as high as say, platinum, which is considered a rare precious metal. Most customers would prefer white gold to platinum when it comes to their stud earrings mainly because of its affordability.

In addition to their affordability, white gold stud earrings are especially popular with men who are looking for jewelry with a more demure, understated look. Subsequently, men’s stud earrings and wedding rings are commonly made with white gold instead of the traditional yellow gold which used to be the number one precious metal used in all high-end jewelry pieces.

