🔎 Discover the 'White Metals' Behind Exquisite Jewelry

Have you ever wondered which metals are used to create that brilliant, white shine in your favorite jewelry? Today, we’re diving into the most popular white metals that form the heart of fine jewelry—from Silver and Rhodium to Nickel and more!

Each metal boasts unique properties, including differences in strength, luster, and resistance to tarnishing. Knowing these characteristics will help you choose jewelry that perfectly fits your lifestyle and taste.

เงิน (Silver) 'Ag'

Silver (Ag)

Silver is a transition metal known for its brilliant, shiny appearance. It’s soft, highly ductile, and easy to shape—ideal as the primary metal for silver jewelry.

• Sterling Silver (925): Composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (like copper, nickel, or zinc) to enhance strength in jewelry.

• Britannia Silver: Contains 95.8% silver. It is softer and less durable than Sterling Silver, often used for tableware and silver sheets.

โรเดียม (Rhodium) 'Rh'

Rhodium (Rh)

          Rhodium is another transition metal with a dazzling white-silver shine, belonging to the platinum group. It’s a rare and precious metal—more expensive than gold—that is commonly used to plate silver, gold, and white gold jewelry. This plating:

• Enhances the jewelry’s brilliant white shine.

• Protects the underlying metal from oxidation (which causes tarnishing).

• Can be re-applied if the finish fades over time.

Key Benefits:

Rhodium is whiter, shinier, and more sparkly than white gold and is hypoallergenic.

นิเกิล (Nickel) 'Ni'

Nickel (Ni)

          Nickel is a lustrous, white-silver metal that shares a family with iron. It’s strong, durable, and highly resistant to corrosion and rust—and it’s more affordable than rhodium.However:Nickel may trigger allergic reactions and irritation in some people, especially those with sensitive skin.

✨ At Be'Shine, every piece of jewelry is Nickel-Free. We prioritize your health and safety so you can wear our jewelry comfortably—without allergies or irritation—every day! ✨

ทองขาว (White Gold)

White Gold

         White Gold is an alloy (not to be confused with platinum) created by mixing 75% pure gold (Au) with 25% white metal, such as silver (Ag) or palladium (Pd).

💡 Why alloy?

Pure gold is soft and difficult to work with. By mixing it with other metals, we boost its strength and durability. It’s often rhodium-plated, giving the jewelry a brilliant white shine while preserving the value of gold and enhancing durability compared to pure gold. 💍

ทองคำขาว หรือ แพลทินัม (Platinum) 'Pt'

Platinum (Pt)

         Platinum is a heavy metal that naturally exhibits a brilliant white shine—no additional alloying is required to achieve its color, unlike white gold. To improve its durability, however, platinum is often alloyed:

• Platinum 950: 95% platinum with 5% palladium or cobalt.

• Platinum 900: 90% platinum with 10% other metals.

  
  

Advantages of Platinum:

It maintains its dazzling white luster for a lifetime without needing rhodium plating. Highly durable and perfect for everyday wear, platinum is more expensive than gold—but it’s a worthwhile investment in the long run!

📌 Before purchasing jewelry, make sure you understand the different types of white metals so you can choose the one that best suits your lifestyle.

Which metal do you love the most in your jewelry? Share your thoughts in the comments! 😊

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