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18ct White Gold Diamond Engagement Rings
Drawing together timeless design with modern artistry, our collection of white gold diamond engagement rings offers you an exciting selection of unique rings, allowing you to find a design that speaks to love you share with your partner. Certain styles determine the overall silhouette and impact of your engagement ring, so take time to consider if a solitaire, pavé, halo, or trilogy design is the one for you. From a gently curving oval cut to the striking angles of a princess cut, choosing the diamond shape best suited to your relationship is a great way to make your ring feel personal, so be sure to check out our full range of gemstones. Our designers draw creative inspiration from all over to bring you a diverse range of white gold diamond engagement rings, so explore our full selection of design styles below.
Thyme
Radiant solitaire engagement ring with hidden diamond halo and pavé band
Faith
Trilogy engagement ring with round centre diamond and pear diamond sides
Faith
Trilogy engagement ring with emerald cut centre and green sapphire sides
Faith
Trilogy engagement ring with oval centre diamond and teal sapphire sides
Faith
Trilogy engagement ring with oval centre diamond and blue sapphire sides
Thyme
Emerald solitaire engagement ring with hidden diamond halo and pavé band
Mirror
Emerald diamond art deco trilogy engagement ring with tapered baguettes
Thia
Oval centre engagement ring with marquise diamonds set in 18ct white gold
Thyme
Cushion solitaire engagement ring with hidden diamond halo and pavé band
Faith
Trilogy engagement ring with pear centre diamond and blue sapphire sides
Hope
Princess diamond four-claw solitaire engagement ring set in 18ct white gold
Faith
Trilogy engagement ring with heart centre diamond and pear diamond sides
Faith
Trilogy engagement ring with oval centre diamond and pink sapphire sides
Purity
Marquise diamond solitaire bezel engagement ring set in 18ct white gold
Mirror
Asscher diamond art deco trilogy engagement ring with tapered baguettes
Athena
Round engagement ring with baguette side diamonds and pavé diamond band
Artemis
Round centre with round and baguette diamonds and Art Deco inspiration
Thyme
Asscher solitaire engagement ring with hidden diamond halo and pavé band
Hope
Hexagonal diamond six-claw solitaire engagement ring set in 18ct white gold
Eden
Princess diamond four-claw solitaire engagement ring set in 18ct white gold
Sirius
Marquise diamond solitaire bezel engagement ring set in 18ct white gold
Purity
Princess diamond solitaire bezel engagement ring set in 18ct white gold
White Gold Engagement Rings
What are white gold engagement rings?
White gold is a classic, chic choice for an engagement ring metal. White metals make up almost 70% of our engagement ring sales, indicating the universal popularity of the metal. Created through a mixture of pure gold and other alloyed metals, this metal is both high quality and quite durable. Historically, white gold has been prevalent throughout different style eras, such as the Art Nouveau period which saw free flowing lines and lustrous white metals combine to create beautiful jewellery.
What's the science behind white gold?
Depending on the carat, white gold is created with a specific mix of pure gold and other white metals, usually silver, palladium or nickel. 18ct gold is created with a weight of 75% gold and 25% other white metals. When casted, white gold is usually plated in rhodium to give it a radiant, silver sheen.
White gold comes in different carats, such as 9ct, 14ct and 18ct. At Taylor & Hart, we only sell 18ct engagement rings, as we believe this is the most durable and finest carat of gold. Lower carats contain a higher amount of white metals, and so for those who are hypoallergenic 18ct gold is best.
What's the difference between white gold and platinum?
The main advantage of white gold is that it’s usually cheaper than platinum. However, during uncertain times the price of gold tends to rise, as people invest in gold stocks. So currently, white gold could be just as expensive as platinum, if not more. A good jeweller will always be able to explain and track metal prices for you, ensuring you make the right decision at the time of your purchase.
The main disadvantage of white gold is that it is plated with rhodium to maintain its white sheen. White gold is mixture of yellow and white metals, meaning that it tends to have a slight yellow tint when left un-plated. Jewellers plate white gold jewellery with rhodium to ensure a silvery white finish. So although white gold is cheaper, it could cost more in the long run, as it would need re-plating every two years to maintain its colour.
The advantage of platinum is that it is a more durable precious metal than white gold. It is naturally more dense, and a purer metal. Platinum does not need to be heavily alloyed with other metals, a platinum piece of jewellery usually contains 95-98% platinum and about 3-5% palladium. Platinum is not easily scratched, and can be simply polished over time to maintain its sheen.
The only disadvantage of platinum is that it is usually more expensive than white gold, because of its rarity. However, during these uncertain times, the cost of both metals could change to become relatively equal.
How much do white gold engagement rings cost?
Currently, a white gold engagement ring starts at about £660 pounds, excluding the centre diamond. The price of 18ct gold in comparison to platinum is negligible considering the maintenance required every couple of years for 18ct white gold jewellery.
How do I care for white gold?
As white gold engagement rings are plated, they take a little bit more maintenance than other precious metals. As with all plated jewellery, there are some measures you must take in order to make sure your white gold stays perfect. Before carrying out any laborious, hands-on tasks, it’s best to remove your jewellery. Remove your white gold jewellery while bathing or swimming, as the chemicals in soap or the pool can deteriorate the plating. Make sure to regularly clean your white gold pieces, as this helps to maintain its sheen.
Which celebrities wear white gold engagement rings?
Kate Middleton’s sapphire engagement ring is made out white gold, and famously once belonged to Princess Diana. Her ring features a 12 carat oval ceylon sapphire, surrounded by fourteen round brilliant diamonds. Her wedding band is also made out of welsh gold which is an incredibly rare type of gold that comes from two different mines in Wales. The tradition goes back centuries in the royal family.
Sophie Turner’s white gold engagement ring features a three carat pear shaped diamond set in a pavé double band. Joe Jonas proposed with the sparkler in October 2017, and since then they’ve enjoyed a happy marriage in the limelight!
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