18K White Gold Wedding Rings

The purest form of gold is 24-carat gold which means it hasn’t been mixed with any other metals. Pure gold is too soft to create jewellery and must be alloyed with other metals to be strong and durable.

Find out more about our metal education guide.

Many different metals are used for wedding rings and each symbolises something different.

Traditionally, white gold symbolises positive relationships and intimate cooperation. White gold is also said to purify negative energy.

Yellow gold is said to represent love and wealth, whereas platinum represents strength.

You can protect your white gold rings by making sure you remove them from your fingers when using cleaning products, while swimming or showering, and avoiding exposing them to body lotion or perfume.