What Is the Difference Between White Gold and Yellow Gold?

Published: 08 Jan 2025

Hey guys!

Are you also confused about what is the difference between white gold and yellow gold, the same as my friend Sajid?

However both are golds, but the main difference lies in their composition and appearance.

You know, guys? White gold and yellow gold are alloys, which means they are made by mixing multiple metals like palladium, zinc, and copper. This is the only reason why their prices also vary.

So here I shared what are the key differences between white gold and yellow, and some common questions that people often ask about white gold and yellow gold.

So are you ready to learn more?

What Is the Difference Between White Gold and Yellow Gold?

Guys, both metals, white gold, and yellow gold have significant differences in their color, composition, durability, and prices.

Here is the point difference between white gold and yellow gold that I think will help you a lot to understand both types of gold.

White Gold	Yellow Gold
White gold has a modern silvery-white color	Yellow golds have a classic, warm golden tone.
They are mostly a mixture of pure gold, silver, and platinum.	A mixture of pure gold, silver, zinc, and copper (But components can vary)
Need rhodium plating to maintain shine	Don’t need any type of plating
More expensive due to complex manufacturing processes	Affordable
Harder to break due to a mixture of durable metals	Easy to break as compared to white gold
Suits cooler skin tones better	Seems better with warmer skin tones
Commonly used in modern jewelry designs like engagement rings	Used in traditional and vintage jewelry pieces
Can stretch and lose its shine once rhodium wears off	Maintains its color and shine but can scratch over time

So guys, these were the key differences between white gold and yellow gold. I hope, until now, you know exactly what’s the difference between both golds. Here are some common questions that people often ask.

Common Questions and Confusions People Often Ask.

Guys these are the common questions to which many people are confused. Here I shared these questions and their precise answers.

Which is better white gold or yellow gold?

Guys, it depends on several factors.

First of all, find out which gold suits your skin tone. Then invest money accordingly.

If you just want to know about their durability and other properties, here is how they are.

White golds are more durable than yellow golds due to their mixture of strong metals like palladium.
White golds also don’t scratch easily as compared to yellow golds.
Yellow Gold is easy to maintain (it just needs polishing and cleaning), while white gold requires re-plated with rhodium every 1-3 years.
Yellow golds won’t fade; they mostly shine every time, but the rhodium coat in white gold wears off and can feel faded.

Is White Gold More Expensive Than Yellow Gold?

It depends on the purity of both golds.

Guys you know, both white gold and yellow gold come with different concentrations of pure gold. Their purity is defined by “carat” which is often presented by the word “k”.

Usually 24k gold is more expensive than 18k,
18k is more expensive than 14k
And 14k is more expensive than 10k
- 24k = pure gold without any mixture
- 18k = 75% pure gold and 25% other metals
- 14k = 58% pure gold and 42% other metals
- 10k = 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% other metals

What if both golds, white, and yellow are 18k? Guys, If both are 18k, then their official price will be the same but jewelers can cost you more due to the rhodium coating.

The same as,

14k white gold’s price will be equal to 14k yellow gold.
And 10k white gold’s price will be equal to 10k yellow gold, But a jeweler will cost you more for white gold due to rhodium plating.

So My Champs

In this article, we have covered what is the difference between white gold and yellow gold in detail. Now I hope you exactly know how they are different from each other.

If you want to buy anything made of these golds, please first of all find out which gold suits your skin and style.

Mostly that I have seen in my life, white golds are best for those who have cooler skin tones. while yellow gold suits those who have a warmer skin tone.

Guys if you are still confused about this topic or if you have a suggestion for us, please drop your comment below, and we will reply to you as soon as possible.