What is White Gold

White gold is an alloy of gold and other white metals including silver and palladium. Like yellow gold, white gold can be 18kt, 14kt, 9kt or any karat. Just like 18kt yellow gold which is 75% gold mixed with 25% of other metals like copper and zinc, 18kt white gold is 75% gold mixed with 25% other metals such as silver and palladium.

What Constitutes White Gold

The properties of the white gold vary dependant metals and proportions used. As a result, white gold alloys can be used for different purposes.  Whereas a white gold, nickel* alloy is hard, strong and great for white gold rings and pins, white gold palladium alloys are soft, pliable and great for white gold gemstone settings.  

*Although nickel was traditionally used in white gold, it can cause skin reactions.  Now white gold is commonly made with other white metals.

White Gold Luster

White gold rings are coated with Rhodium. Rhodium is similar to platinum and shares many its properties including it’s white color.  Because the natural color of white gold is light grey, rhodium plating makes white gold whiter. Since rhodium eventually wears away, white gold should be re-rhodium plated every 12 to 18 months.

Find White Gold on eBay 

Once you know the white gold you want, start searching under the eBay jewelry & watches category.

• Categories: The primary Categories list gives links to related listings. For example, if you search for jewelry & watches, you'll find links to Earrings, Necklaces & Pendants, Rings and other categories. There are also subcategory lists.
• Product Finder: The drop-down menus on a Product Finder allow you to search listings based on specific criteria.
• Keyword search: Search eBay listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find a white gold band, type "white gold band" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. eBay also has a  Search Tips page to help you choose keywords.

If you can't find the white gold you want, try shopping eBay Stores for white gold.  You can also creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay.  eBay will email you when a match is made.

Buy White Gold with Confidence  

Before purchasing your white gold, make sure you know exactly what you're buying. Always research your seller, and understand how eBay and PayPal protect you.

Know Your White Gold

• Read the item details carefully when looking for white gold.
• Figure delivery costs into the final price of your white gold. If you’re spending a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the white gold when it ships.
• If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.
• Always complete your white gold transaction on eBay (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). If you buy your white gold outside of eBay it won’t be covered by eBay protection programs.
• Never pay for your eBay item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram.

Know Your White Gold Seller

• Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about buying your white gold.
• What is the seller's Feedback rating in white gold purchases? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?
• What do buyer of white gold say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?
• Most top eBay sellers have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee for your white gold? What are their terms and conditions for buying white gold?

White Gold Buyer Protection

ebay and PayPal are there for you if a problem arises while purchasing your white gold.

• PayPal: When you buy white gold through PayPal, the seller never sees your bank account or credit card numbers.  PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorized payments. PayPal Buyer Protection covers your purchase of white gold for up to $1,000.
• eBay Security & Resolution Center: Visit the Security & Resolution Center to learn how to protect your account and use eBay's quick and efficient resolution tools.

Whatever white gold you choose, however you choose to buy it, white gold is beautiful.  Get the white gold you want and enjoy!