White Gold Rings the Symbol of Love

White Gold Rings the promise of love and togetherness. The ring symbolizes love and the circle of life. It is the method chosen to propose to your loved one or tell her that you want to spend the rest of the life with her. The ring on the wedding finger is the symbol of marriage and love. It says that you are now a part of some one forever. The ring speaks the language of love the best. When you exchange rings at wedding ceremonies it is the sanction of togetherness in front of god. The ring is the most beautiful and treasured ornament in the jewel box of any woman. You may have innumerable rings but the value of your wedding rings remains the most precious.

White Gold Rings are a popular choice with the young women of today. White gold is an alloy of gold and one more white metal which can be nickel or palladium. Like gold white gold is also measured in karats. The quality of white gold depends on the metals and proportions used. The alloys of white gold can be used for different purposes. The nickel alloy is hard and strong therefore it is good for White Gold Rings. Palladium is soft and is best suited for white gold gemstone settings. The best quality of white gold is at least 17 karat and is made up of gold and palladium. Specialized goldsmiths can trace levels of platinum for weight and durability. Higher-quality white gold alloys retain shine and luster. They are usually coated with a very thin layer of rhodium. Thus dull white gold has a natural shine comparable to platinum or silver. White Gold Rings require frequent cleaning or re-coating of rhodium at a later date.

White Gold Rings are popular gift items amongst couples. For men it is an ideal gift because with the latest fashion of steel finish watches White Gold Rings match the best. They can be worn casually to work and are popular choices for wedding rings also. For women, you can just keep them from jumping at the sight of the various designs and patterns of White Gold Rings. The most popular choice in White Gold Rings is with a solitaire diamond. The bigger the size of the diamond is, the louder the scream. These solitaire rings look classic and elegant. They are wearable and even if the shine of the ring becomes less with time the sparkle of the diamond keeps it shining. Small diamonds settings also look great on these rings. You can opt for various options of stones in these rings too. Big stones match well with these White Gold Rings. You can keep a variety of colors in them too. If your budget does not permit this then there is no reason to worry. You can opt for a combination of gold and white mixed together. It gives the White Gold Ring a richer look. Frosting looks great on these White Gold Rings. You can opt for small stone settings with frosting to give it a more glamorous effect.

For men stones are not a very popular choice. Try and stick to solitaires if the budget permits the same. Diamonds with White Gold Rings symbolizes power. You can opt for small diamond settings or select a simple band style ring. Both look good in their different ways. If you are buying a ring for your sweetheart, try and get her choices out. What kind of a ring she likes really matters especially if it is for her big day. These moments come in a life time and are treasured forever.

GretagMacbeth Munsell Color Assurance Lab - first ever color standard for grading white gold alloys in the jewelry industry

NEW WINDSOR, New York, July 12 2005

The GretagMacbeth Munsell Color Assurance Laboratory today announced the release of the first ever color standard for grading white gold alloys in the jewelry industry. The White Gold Whiteness Index template was developed in conjunction with Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) and the World Gold Council to help manufacturers, retailers and suppliers accurately grade and effectively communicate the color of white gold alloys.

Retailers can use this template when ordering white gold product from their manufacturing suppliers, ensuring greater satisfaction for everyone,

said James F. Marquart, MJSA president/CEO.

The White Gold Whiteness Index template consists of seven unique white gold color chips each corresponding to a value on the ASTM yellowness index. By visually assessing the color under GretagMacbeth standardized daylight conditions, the white gold can be categorized into three grades: Grade 1, "good white" alloys measuring less than 19 on the ASTM Yellowness Index that do not require rhodium plating; Grade 2, "reasonable white" alloys measuring between 19 and 24.5 on the ASTM Yellowness Index for which rhodium plating is optional; and Grade 3 "off-white" alloys measuring between 24.5 and 32 on the ASTM Yellowness Index and requiring rhodium plating. White gold is actually yellow gold, alloyed for color. Whiter gold is more desirable, hence a higher grade.

The new template ends the guesswork of evaluating white gold, so you can better satisfy your customers' white gold expectations,

says Daniel Ballard, national sales manager of Los Angeles based Precious Metals West and member of the World Gold Task Force.

Color is often used to determine the value of certain products.

Helping customers assess the business value of color is an important part of what we do,

says Jan-Paul van Maaren, vice president and general manager, color & appearance business unit. "We're pleased to lend our color expertise to help the jewelry industry accurately assess and communicate that value." GretagMacbeth has been involved in several facets of the jewelry industry, including SpectraLight and Examolite brand daylight viewing environments for grading diamonds and precious gems. The new standard comes with an optional SpectraLight Jr. light booth or Sol-Source daylight desk lamp for accurate color viewing. It is available through the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America...

Source by marketwire.com

The White Gold Rush in Delhi

Women's craze for the yellow metal will surely never pale. Or so it seems with the increasing number of jewellery brands hitting the market.

This time it’s Delhi's Avenue Montaign. While you could already buy their light-weight adornments at their Gurgaon showroom Gold Souk, on Wednesday, came the formal launch with a show at Inter Continental The Grand. White gold and diamond encrusted, the pieces did seem eye-catching. The same though couldn’t be said of the models and jarring music that played at the show.

With more stores planned in the Capital and around the country, Avenue Montaign — a venture of the Delhi-based Aerens Groups — wants to go international too...

Source by expressindia.com