White gold jewellery lets diamonds and coloured gemstones take centre stage with its clean, bright finish. Explore white gold engagement rings, diamond earrings and fine pendants, or have a piece made to your own design by Leskes Jewellers. If you’re weighing up white gold against platinum or silver, book a complimentary consultation and we’ll talk you through the differences.
With its cool, luminous finish, white gold offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional yellow gold and warmer rose gold. Its silvery appearance complements diamonds and coloured gemstones beautifully, making it a popular choice for both classic designs and contemporary statement pieces.
At Leskes Jewellers, our women’s white gold jewellery includes elegant rings, from engagement rings to dress rings, sparkling diamond earrings, delicate necklaces, beautiful pendants and refined bracelets. Every ring is backed by a lifetime warranty on its make, and white gold jewellery ships free anywhere in Australia.
White gold is created by combining pure gold with other metals to achieve its distinctive pale colour. It is often finished with rhodium plating, which gives the surface a bright, reflective white appearance. Depending on the piece and how it is worn, this plating may gradually wear and require refreshing to maintain its original finish.
White gold jewellery is available in different carats to suit your preferences and budget. 9ct white gold contains 37.5% pure gold, 14ct contains 58.5%, and 18ct contains 75%. Each offers a different balance of gold content, durability and value. Because 18ct holds more gold, its alloy is naturally a little warmer underneath, which is one reason rhodium plating is so widely used.
White gold is particularly beautiful alongside diamonds, enhancing their sparkle with a clean, contemporary finish. It also pairs elegantly with sapphires, emeralds and other coloured gemstones, allowing their natural colours to stand out.
White gold, sterling silver and platinum can look alike at first glance, but they differ in composition, durability and maintenance.
When a white gold ring starts to look warm, our jewellery repairs team can assess whether it needs a professional clean or rhodium re-plating. Through our custom design service you can have a white gold piece made to order, and heirloom stones can be given a fresh white gold setting through jewellery remodelling.
Yes, white gold is real gold. It is made by combining pure gold with other metals, such as palladium, silver or copper, to create a paler colour, and the carat tells you how much pure gold it contains. White gold offers the beauty and value of gold with a cool, contemporary finish.
White gold turns yellow when the rhodium plating gradually wears away, revealing the warmer natural colour of the alloy underneath. It is most common on rings worn every day, and the gold itself is not damaged, so a professional clean and re-plate restores the bright white finish.
White gold is not automatically hypoallergenic, because some alloys contain nickel. Palladium-based white gold may suit sensitive skin better, and rhodium plating acts as a barrier while it remains intact, so ask your jeweller about the exact alloy if you have a known metal allergy.
White gold does not tarnish the way sterling silver does, because gold is highly resistant to corrosion. Its shine is more often dulled by lotions, cosmetics and everyday oils, which a regular gentle clean removes.
Clean white gold with warm water, a little mild dishwashing liquid and a soft-bristled brush, then rinse and dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, which can wear the rhodium plating faster, and keep in mind that cleaning won’t fix a yellowing ring, which needs re-plating.