For Royal Oakies who don’t like rainbow colored gems here is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 41 mm Camouflage Gemset
White gold
White gold is a popular alloy used in jewelry that has a silvery-white appearance, resembling the look of platinum. It is typically made by combining gold with one or more white metals, such as nickel, palladium, or silver. The addition of these white metals gives gold a whiter color compared to its natural yellow state.
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The most common alloy used for white gold is a combination of gold with nickel or palladium. Additionally, rhodium, a shiny, reflective metal, is often plated onto white gold jewelry to enhance its appearance and provide extra durability. Rhodium plating gives white gold a bright, reflective surface and helps protect the underlying metal from scratches and tarnish.
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White gold and rhodium plating are not friends
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It’s important to note that the natural color of gold is yellow, and the term “white gold” refers to the color achieved through alloying rather than the existence of a naturally occurring white gold. The specific alloy composition can vary, and the choice of metals depends on factors such as desired color, durability, and any potential allergies or sensitivities.
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Consumers should be aware that rhodium plating on white gold jewelry may wear off over time, revealing the underlying metal’s true color. Periodic re-plating may be necessary to maintain the bright white appearance. Additionally, some people may be allergic to nickel, so nickel-free white gold alloys are available to address this concern.
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Watches made from white gold
The Arnold & Son Double Tourbillon White Gold Amber Edition is the second variant of the model with two tourbillons
Look at the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie Ref. 5268/461G and you can count a total of 270 gemstones
The Patek Philippe World Time Date Ref. 5330G is a new addition to the permanent collection of the Swiss brand, here in white gold
The Breguet Marine Chronograph 5529 is the second chronograph in the current Marine collection, this time with a bezel full of gems
The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moon Phases Ref. 5396G is new, but you might already know the design and functions for many years
IWC Portugieser Chronograph 2024 with Dune, Obsidian or Horizon Blue dial
The IWC Portugieser Chronograph 2024 is all about new dials, coming from a process to make them more bright, with richer hues
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 ref. 228239 (White gold / White Mother-of-Pearl)
The new Day-Date 40 with white mother-of-pearl dial is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 ref. 228239, executed in white gold
The A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Up-Down White Gold combines a chronograph, big date, and power reserve indicator
The new IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44 has had a serious make-over with a new case and double box-glass, plus new dials