Gold Wedding Jewelry

White gold is an excellent alternative to yellow gold for those brides who prefer the silver color white gold offers. White gold is a myth because there is no such thing. What we call “white gold” is actually yellow gold that has been plated with a thin layer of rhodium, which provides the silver color. This means the pure traditionalists can have their cake and eat it, too. The round band part of the ring will be gold, keeping with custom, but the external look of the ring will be silver colored, to give it a modern allure.

White gold is a beautiful choice, but keep in mind the rhodium wears off over time, so you will have to take the ring in to the jeweler to be re-plated every few years. The splendor of white gold is well worth this minimal effort to maintain its beauty.

If you still are not quite sure what particular wedding jewelry is your style, turn to old family photo albums and draw inspiration from your mother, aunts, grandmother, or even your great-grandmother. An excellent way to honor your grandmother is to get married wearing jewelry similar to what she wore on her wedding day. If possible, you might even be able to find that jewelry and wear those exact pieces.