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A white gold engagement ring is made from gold alloyed with white metals, then plated with rhodium for a bright, mirror-white finish. It's a classic choice for showing off a colourless diamond. Every Savoir-Faire Jewellery design can be made in 18ct or 14ct white gold, with a certified lab-grown diamond, in our Melbourne workshop.
White Gold
Prices include a lab-grown diamond from 2ct. Your final price varies with the diamond you choose.
Choosing a setting? Read our gold vs platinum guide.
Old Mine Cut Solitaire with Engraved Band
Buying guide
The plating nobody mentions on the price tag, how white gold compares with platinum, and what matters if you have sensitive skin.
White gold isn't a naturally white metal. It's gold alloyed with white metals, then electroplated with rhodium, which gives it a bright white finish and an extra-hard surface layer. 18ct white gold is 75% pure gold; 14ct is 58.5%, and about 10% harder, which suits a ring worn every day.
Yes, and it's the most-missed fact when people compare white gold with platinum. The rhodium wears through with time, and a warmer, slightly yellow or grey tone starts to show, usually first on the band and behind the claws. Rings worn every day need re-plating roughly every 12-18 months, and sooner if they meet chlorine, saltwater or manual work. It's a routine job, but budget for it as part of what the ring costs to own. Our white gold guide covers what re-plating costs and how 18ct and 14ct compare.
At Savoir-Faire Jewellery, platinum costs the same as 18ct white gold. That removes the usual reason to choose white gold over platinum: price.
| White gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | White from rhodium plating | Naturally white |
| Upkeep | Re-plating every 12-18 months | None; develops a soft patina |
| Feel | Lighter | About 35-40% denser than 18ct gold |
| Wear | Thins very slowly with polishing | Scratches move metal rather than remove it |
| Our price | Same as platinum | Same as 18ct white gold |
White gold still makes sense if you prefer a lighter ring, or you like the brightest possible mirror finish. Otherwise, compare our platinum engagement rings, and read our platinum vs white gold guide.
Nickel is the most common cause of jewellery skin reactions. Quality Australian white gold is commonly made with nickel-free, palladium-based alloys, so for a well-made local ring the usual issue is the rhodium wearing through to the alloy beneath over the years, not nickel. If you have a confirmed metal allergy, platinum removes the question entirely.
If you'll wear your engagement ring and wedding band together, match the metal: a harder ring slowly wears down a softer one where they rub. See women's white gold wedding rings and men's white gold wedding bands.
The price shown on each ring here includes a lab-grown diamond at the carat weight selected above the grid. Prefer warmth? See yellow gold and rose gold engagement rings, or all lab-grown diamond engagement rings.
Straight answers from our Melbourne jewellers.
Rings worn every day need fresh rhodium plating roughly every 12-18 months, and sooner if they're often exposed to chlorine, saltwater or manual work.
Platinum is naturally white, needs no re-plating and wears better over decades. At Savoir-Faire Jewellery platinum costs the same as 18ct white gold, so for most couples it's the better choice unless they prefer a lighter ring.
Over time, yes. The bright white comes from rhodium plating, and as it wears through, the warmer alloy underneath starts to show. Re-plating restores the colour.
Customise
Every ring on this page is a starting point. A few considered changes — metal, setting, stone, band — and it becomes unmistakably yours, without starting from scratch.
Pick any ring on this page as your starting point. Change the metal, restyle the setting, swap the stone, adjust the band — keep what works, change what doesn't.
Pick any ring on this page as your starting point. Change the metal, restyle the setting, swap the stone, adjust the band — keep what works, change what doesn't.
Customer Reviews
Every piece is made to order, so we take feedback on fit, finish, and service seriously. Here's what recent clients have told Google.
“Amazing service. Our engagement ring is stunning. So reliable and always making sure that they get everything right. Now we’re organising for them to start making our wedding rings. Thank you so much.”
Yes. 18ct white gold is 75% pure gold and 14ct is 58.5%, alloyed with white metals and plated with rhodium.
Quality Australian white gold is commonly nickel-free. If you have a confirmed metal allergy, platinum is the safest choice.
Yes. 14ct is about 10% harder than 18ct, which you notice over years of daily wear, and it costs less.
Work one-on-one with a diamond specialist. Live 3D renders, no revision limit, no handovers — approved when you say it's approved.
Work one-on-one with a diamond specialist. Live 3D renders, no revision limit, no handovers — approved when you say it's approved.
Made to order by master jewellers in our Melbourne workshop. Insured shipping, signature box, in your hand in around three weeks.
Made to order by master jewellers in our Melbourne workshop. Insured shipping, signature box, in your hand in around three weeks.
Andrew Nanai
a week ago · Google review
“Fantastic experience with Tom and Conor. I needed an engagement ring urgently and they delivered beyond expectations. The ring is absolutely stunning, the craftsmanship is exceptional, and the whole process was smooth and professional. Couldn’t be happier with the result, highly recommend.”
Liam Cox
5 months ago · Google review
“Conor was an absolute pleasure to deal with.He has tremendous attention to detail. He crafted a 1.5 carat diamond in 18ct gold solitaire, which I absolutely love. He spent a lot of time with me ensuring that he understood exactly what I wanted. I would absolutely recommend his business and I will definately be purchasing from him again. He is a testament to when you love what you do,and you treat people well, success is a given.”
Sharon Morrissey
8 months ago · Google review
